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After President Duterte threw in the towel regarding his strong stance against gambling, casino projects are back on track – mostly. The Emerald Resort and Casino in Mactan, Cebu and proposed Clark Resort by PH Resort Group will likely continue development now that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has halted his firm anti-gambling stance. Filinvest is … Read more
After years of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s harsh stance on gambling, it seems the politician has had a change of heart – conveniently just before the elections. The usually fiery Philippine President has announced a change in policy towards gambling. In a recent statement, the President declared during a campaign on May 11th, 2019 that … Read more
Since Duterte has taken office in 2016, he has waged war on gambling in the Philippines – but where have these efforts taken the country since he has changed his mind several times. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has written specific laws since his first year in office to investigate and crack down on illegal gambling … Read more
Premium Leisure Corporation (PLC), an investment holding group, announced they want to expand their City of Dreams Casino brand in the Philippines. Last week the investment group told media sources they plan to build a new location. During a recent meeting with shareholders PLC told investors that the expansion is being studied by partners and … Read more
Quezon City recently attempted to place a local ordinance restricting gambling but PAGCOR has stepped in to make things clear. Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte attempted to push a new ordinance which would require residents to pay fees to enter a soon to be built casino. It is said this was done in an … Read more
Play’n Go a supplier of online casino games was recently permitted by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to expand into the Philippines. PAGCOR’s authorization will allow Play’n Go to expand its global market and explore additional opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. PAGCOR was commissioned by Presidential Decree 1067-a in 1977 when it was … Read more
The discussion to end gaming in the Philippines has been long but we may finally see the result of these talks. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed ending the development of more casino resorts following his instructions given to PAGCOR to crack down on illegal gambling and switch gears from operator to becoming solely a … Read more
Quezon city officials recently told media outlets that they are going to impose a casino entry fee on city residents. The proposed entry fee would generate additional income and detur city residents from gambling at the local casinos. Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte says the purpose of the proposed entry fee is to protect their citizens … Read more
The Philippines has become known for its luxurious casinos that boost tourism and funds the local economy, but Quezon City is not ready to let more casinos move in. A legal dispute is currently underway between the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and Quezon City officials. Earlier this week Quezon City officials passed a … Read more
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has requested the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) suspend their POGO licensing scheme until clearance is secured by the tax agency. PAGCOR has been the gaming regulator for the Philippines since 1976. In addition to issuing licensing and providing regulation for domestic and online casinos, PAGCOR also … Read more