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 Revenue Could Double By 2028 If Tourism Continues To Grow
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
PAGCOR Cuts 665 Jobs After Sale Of New Coast Filipino Casino
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
PAGCOR Proposes Lowering Tax Rate On Casino Winnings
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
PAGCOR Looks To Lower Revenue Share For Online Casinos To Fight Illegal Gambling
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
E-gaming And Online Casinos in the Philippines On The Rise
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 Casino Dispute Settled By Supreme Court
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
Philippine Authorities Cooperate With China To Fight Illegal Gambling
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
Solaire Resort North in Quezon City Set To Open March 2024
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
Philippine Gaming Regulators Target Illegal Casinos & E-Sabong Sites
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
Okada Manila Parent Company Seeks To Invest In Stalled Cebu Casino Resort
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