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.
Marcos Bans Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) Licensing
After numerous calls to ban the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), President Marcos has finally decided to end the program. This decision has brought a sense of relief to the … Read more
Philippine Gambling Revenue Grows 19% In Q1 of 2024
The gambling industry in the Philippines is set to have its best year on record, with 19% growth in quarter 1 of 2024. The Philippines saw $3.3 billion (USD) in … Read more
Casino Filipino’s Online Casino Looks To Launch In Q4 of 2024
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that their online casino, Casino Filipino, is expected to launch in Q4 of 2024, bringing a new era of gaming to … Read more
Quezon City Mayor Tells Government Employees To Stay Out Of New Casino
According to the Manila Standard, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has told 19,000 government officials and city employees that they are strictly forbidden from entering the new Solitaire Resort North … Read more
Indonesia Opts Out Of Philippine & Cambodian Online Gambling Sites
The Indonesian Ministry of Communications has told telecommunications service providers to shut down access to lines linked to Philippine and Cambodian online gambling sites. Indonesia will focus on sites linked … Read more
PH Congressman Johnathan Flores Seeks To Replace PAGCOR
Johnathan Flores, a senior member of the Philippines House of Representatives, is urging Congress to support House Bill 3559, which would reform gambling regulation in the country. HB3559 has been … Read more
$300 Million Casino Breaks Ground In Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone
The Accor International Group, a French hotelier, broke ground on its $300 million casino project in Subic Bay, the Philippines. Accor is one of the largest hotel groups in the … Read more
PAGCOR Gaming Market Could Soon Be Second Largest In Asia
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confidently regulated the gambling industry since its establishment in 1977 through PD 1067-A. PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco recently conveyed that the agency’s … Read more
Recent Illegal Gambling Raids Could Be Linked To Body Parts Left At Police Station
Last Friday, a sack containing human ears, a left foot, and a left hand were found discarded at the Police HQ in Bacolod. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is … Read more
Okada Manila Owner Agrees To Fund Stalled Cebu Casino Project
A stalled integrated casino resort in Emerald Bay has a new life now that Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment, Okada Manila’s owner, has agreed to help fund the project. PH … Read more