Philippines Gambling News For April 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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Philippine Casino Revenue Could Double By 2028 If Tourism Continues To Grow

February 13, 2024

The Philippines expects casino gross gaming revenue to continue its post-pandemic rise. Market analysts predict domestic casino revenue could double by 2028.  The rise in revenue is partly due to … Read more

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PAGCOR Cuts 665 Jobs After Sale Of New Coast Filipino Casino

February 6, 2024

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has cut 665 jobs after selling its casino in Manila Bay. Last year, PAGCOR announced plans to privatize the casino industry and promised to sell … Read more

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PAGCOR Proposes Lowering Tax Rate On Casino Winnings

January 31, 2024

A representative from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has requested a bill to be drafted by the Senate that would lower the tax rate on casino winnings.  Arnold … Read more

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PAGCOR Looks To Lower Revenue Share For Online Casinos To Fight Illegal Gambling

January 23, 2024

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairman, Alejandro Tengco, told media sources that the agency wants to reduce revenue share to make the market more competitive and fight illegal gambling operations. … Read more

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E-gaming And Online Casinos in the Philippines On The Rise

January 17, 2024

E-gaming in the Philippines is expected to continue its popularity in 2024 and could one day outweigh domestic casino services and revenue. While domestic casinos are going nowhere soon, they … Read more

Okada Manila

Okada Manila Casino Dispute Settled By Supreme Court

January 10, 2024

The Philippine Supreme Court has settled the dispute over the rightful ownership of the Okada Manila casino.  Universal Entertainment, the Tokyo-based gaming conglomerate, stated that the Supreme Court lifted the … Read more

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Philippine Authorities Cooperate With China To Fight Illegal Gambling

January 2, 2024

In a show of cooperation, both Beijing and Manila have disbanded an illegal gambling ring that involved 180 Chinese nationals.  In October of 2023, Philippine authorities raided an illegal offshore … Read more

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Solaire Resort North in Quezon City Set To Open March 2024

December 27, 2023

Solaire Resort North is set to open in March of 2024 after facing several delays that pushed back its grand opening.  Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the integrated casino operator best known … Read more

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Philippine Gaming Regulators Target Illegal Casinos & E-Sabong Sites

December 19, 2023

Philippine Gaming Regulators and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are targeting illegal casino and cockfighting websites to clean up the country’s gambling industry.  Globe Telcom Inc. has reported a surge … Read more

Emerald Bay casino resort in Cebu

Okada Manila Parent Company Seeks To Invest In Stalled Cebu Casino Resort

December 12, 2023

The Universal Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Okada Manila casino, is looking to take over the stalled Emerald Bay casino resort in Cebu. Universal has agreed to invest, and … Read more