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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 public, as it marks a significant step in the fight against illegal gambling operations. In recent years, both prominent businessmen and senators from the Philippines … Read more
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 revenue for the first four months of the year. PAGCOR, the regulatory body for the gambling industry in the Philippines, has played a significant role … Read more
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 Filipino players. PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco said at a recent press conference that the online casino would partner with a Philippine company to launch the … Read more
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 casino. This decision was made to uphold the integrity of public service and to prevent any potential conflicts of interest or ethical issues. Bloomberry Resorts … Read more
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 to Cambodia and Davao City, Philippines, that are suspected to offer online gambling services such as casinos, poker rooms, and sportsbooks. Online gambling is strictly … Read more
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 in lingo for the past two years after being first drafted by Rep. Ralph Recto, who is now the Secretary of Finance. If passed into … Read more
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 world, with more than 40 hotel brands, 5,600 hotel locations, and 822k rooms in 110 countries. The new Subic Bay casino will be the group’s … Read more
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 efforts are finally paying off. “We expect gaming revenue to sustain growth this year and beyond, with the increase for entertainment for both local and … Read more
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 currently investigating and believes that it could be linked to a recent illegal gambling raid conducted in the city. At this time, it is unknown … Read more
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 Resorts Group Holdings has agreed to sell a majority stake in the Emerald Bay Casino project to complete the project. Dennis Uy, a Davao-based businessman … Read more