Philippines Gambling News For March 2024

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.

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Anti-POGO Act of 2020 Goes Viral Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

May 16, 2020

While Philippine POGOs have always been controversial since the Duterte administration approved and licensed them in 2016, that controversy has mostly been fueled by the Xi Jinping administration in China. … Read more

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Bad News For PAGCOR, Revenue Drops 50% During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 30, 2020

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that revenue has dropped by 50% throughout the first quarter due to the coronavirus. PAGCOR is the gambling regulator across the Philippines and … Read more

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PAGCOR Sale Proposed To Secure Funds To Fight COVID-19

April 17, 2020

Last Sunday, Philippines Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon suggested that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) should be sold off to create revenue to combat the spread of the … Read more

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PAGCOR Casinos To Remain Closed Until May Due To Coronavirus

April 13, 2020

Times are tough all over. What was supposed to be a month-long Manila shutdown has been extended to the end of April at the very least, and the quarantine could … Read more

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Coronavirus Cost: PAGCOR losing Nearly US$120 Million Per Month

April 4, 2020

As the worldwide Wuhan coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on industry across the globe, the Philippines gambling market is experiencing significant losses. The most recent estimates suggest that PAGCOR – the … Read more

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Despite Casino Closures, PAGCOR Operators Aiding Coronavirus Response

March 23, 2020

Last week, it was announced that Metro Manila was to undergo a month-long quarantine to help fend off the impact of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. Naturally, that … Read more

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POGOs Stay Open As Coronavirus Suspends PAGCOR Gambling

March 16, 2020

In an effort to help slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus inside the Philippines, PAGCOR – the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation – has ordered the immediate closure of … Read more

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Online Gambling The Best Prescription For Coronavirus In Philippines

March 13, 2020

COVID-19, the flu-like virus taking the world by storm, has been documented in the Philippines, and it’s having a distinct impact on the region’s tourism income, among other markets. Interestingly, … Read more

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American Superstar Tim Tebow Suits Up For Team Philippines In WBC Qualifiers

February 28, 2020

While baseball isn’t typically a big-money betting market in the Philippines, this year could be different. That’s because Tim Tebow will be playing for Team Philippines in the World Baseball … Read more

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Wilder-Fury II: 2020’s Most Anticipated Boxing Event Is Here!

February 21, 2020

There’s no doubt that the Philippines loves its boxing. But it isn’t often that the nation’s boxing fandom shows much interest in the heavyweight class or in fighters outside of … Read more