The Philippines Islands are quickly recognizing the value that legal gambling has brought to the region. With the benefits of an economic boost and increased tourism, the online and offline gambling industry is constantly expanding and evolving in the region. This section of our website is where you can stay up to date on the latest news and human interest stories related to legal casino gambling in the Philippines.
We will include news concerning all aspects of the industry, focusing on both legal online casino gambling in the Philippines as well as the segment of the industry dedicated to brick and mortar casinos. Any shifts that take place in the legal landscape or laws of the Filipino gambling industry will be covered here as well to ensure you have access to the most current information at all times.
Quezon City Mayor Says Solaire North Casino Off Limits To Government Employees
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the new Solaire North Casino is off-limits to Government employees. Solaire North Casino is the second casino property owned by Bloomberry Resorts in … Read more
New Solaire-branded Casino In Cavite Confirmed By Bloomberry
Bloomberry Resort Corp has confirmed that the company is in the final stages of acquiring land for a new Solaire-branded casino in Cavite. Cavite is located about 66 kilometers southwest … Read more
House Bill 3559 Could Replace PAGCOR for PAGCOM
A senior member of the Philippines House of Representatives is asking for support for House Bill 3559, which, if passed, would replace PAGCOR with PAGCOM. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming … Read more
20,000 Foreign Workers Have 60 Days To Leave Following POGO Ban
An estimated 20,000 foreign workers have been asked to leave the country following the national ban on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) program. The POGO program was introduced in … Read more
PAGCOR Backsteps, Now Plans On Privatization Of Domestic Casinos In 2026
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has changed the timeline for selling its government-owned casinos to the private sector. According to PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco, the process was initially … Read more
Online Gambling Raid Leads To 150 Foreigner Arrests
Philippine authorities have confirmed that more than 150 foreigners were arrested over the weekend in an illegal gambling raid in Cebu. The raid was requested by the Indonesian embassy. Winston … Read more
Emerald Bay Project On Hold Again As Universal Backs Out Of Deal
The Emerald Bay casino project has stalled again as Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. has backed out of a deal to acquire a majority stake in the project. Japan’s Universal Entertainment … Read more
Philippine Casino Tycoons Top Forbes Asia List For 50 Richest
The annual Forbes (Asia) “50 Richest” list has been released, and several Philippine businessmen have made the top 20; however, most of those names are tied to casino gambling. Domestic … Read more
China Praises President Marcos For Banning Chinese Online Gambling Operators
The Chinese government has issued a rare compliment to Philippine President Marcos after the country banned its offshore gambling program that was essentially targeted toward Chinese players. Recently, the relationship … Read more
Philippine’s POGO Ban Could Remove Country From Money Laundering Grey List
Recently, PH President Marcos Jr. made a significant announcement. The country has boldly banned the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) licensing program. This move is aimed at eradicating illegal gambling … Read more