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.
Philippine Casino Self Exclusion Is Rare, And That’s A Good Thing
As online gambling enthusiasts (and big fans of brick-and-mortar gambling when we can find the time for it), we have mixed feelings on various subjects having to do with gambling … Read more
PBA Governors’ Cup Restarts As Philippine “President’s Cup” Heats Up
The 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup is finally back in action! After a six-week coronavirus-related layoff, the last leg of the 2021 PBA season is once again underway. Hopefully, with pandemic … Read more
Are POGOs Actually Bouncing Back In 2022?
After nearly six years of scandal, it seemed for all the world that the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) market was quickly becoming a thing of the past. With new … Read more
PBA Betting Resumes, Tom Brady Retires, Washington Goes Nuts, And More
Another week, another weekly Philippine legal online gambling roundup. And, as you might expect, we have both good news and bad news to report. The good news comes by way … Read more
Shutdown Averted: 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup To Resume In Early February
Last week, we told you about the latest news regarding the restart of the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup. Due to coronavirus concerns amid the outbreak of the so-called Omicron variant, … Read more
PBA Commissioner: 2021 Governors’ Cup Could Be Canceled Outright
Aside from a few developments in the Opol casino drama, there’s nothing much to report on regarding legal gambling in the Philippines. On the sports betting side of things, there’s … Read more
What’s New In The Philippine Gambling Expansion Fight?
Gambling expansion in the Philippines – slowed over the last two years by the coronavirus outbreak – is starting to pick up steam once again. In doing so, however, it’s … Read more
Legal Offshore Philippine Casinos: No Politics, Limited Risk, All Fun
In the Philippines, casino gambling is big business. And despite the recent reduction to 50% capacity on area gaming floors (75% inside Metro Manila IR casinos), revenues are up substantially … Read more
With The New Year, Legal Philippine Basketball Betting Comes Into Focus
In the Philippines, basketball reigns supreme. While sabong and e-sabong are both hugely popular, basketball is – by most accounts – the national sport. And right now, the betting’s getting … Read more
Philippine Casinos Will Remain At 50% Capacity Through End Of 2021
Although there are only 10 days left in 2021, the biggest news in the Philippine casino market is that the island nation’s brick-and-mortar IRs will be operating at just 50% … Read more