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 Casio, a spokesman for the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, stated that there are “at least three scam farms” operated by Chinese, Indonesian, and Myanmar nationals. … Read more
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 Corp is the parent company of Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), which operates Okada Manila. Okada is one of the biggest domestic casinos … Read more
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 and online casinos in the Philippines have flourished over the past decade as the country has invested in the gaming sector. Today, there are areas … Read more
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 between Marcos and China has been strained since the Philippines allowed an expanded U.S. military presence. The Philippines have also set a campaign that exposes … Read more
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 operations and paving the way for a more regulated and lawful gambling industry in the Philippines. However, other benefits could also soon follow, including being … Read more
Last week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially banned its Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) licensing program, a move that was met with palpable relief from the Chinese Embassy. President Marcos announced that the offshore gaming license issued by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was no longer valid, and the program would not be … Read more
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