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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Top Three Online Philippine Casinos For 2023

May 23, 2023

Legal online casinos in the Philippines have been operating since the early 2000s and have become the best casino gambling option for many residents looking to play real money casino … Read more

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HB 7689 Seeks To Outlaw Online Gambling In The Philippines

May 9, 2023

Rep. Ricardo S. Cruz, Jr, a Philippine congressman, has recently filed a bill that, if passed, would outlaw all online gambling in the Philippines. Under HB 7689, anyone who places … Read more

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Philippine National Police Supports E-Sabong Ban

April 25, 2023

E-sabong is the process of gambling on cockfights online with the assistance of apps and internet browsers. Betting on e-sabong was legal during the Covid-19 pandemic but has since been unauthorized by … Read more

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Top Rated Online Philippine Casinos For 2023

April 11, 2023

The Philippines has many domestic and online casino options, where residents and visitors can gamble on traditional and live dealer casino games. While the Manila casinos are the country’s top entertainment gambling … Read more

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PAGCOR Looking To Cash Out On Their 41 Owned Casinos

March 28, 2023

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is looking to sell its 41 owned domestic casinos to raise 80 billion in revenue for the federal government.  After an outcry from citizens and … Read more

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PAGCOR Seeks 75% Income After Operations Privatization

March 15, 2023

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is expected to privatize its operations and retain 75% of its annual revenue.  PAGCOR vice president Sharon Quintanilla said that 75% of the agency’s income … Read more

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PH Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Calls For PAGCOR Split

February 28, 2023

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been the sole regulator for the gambling sector of the Philippines since its conception in 1977; however, they also own and operate its domestic … Read more

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PAGCOR Photography Contest Offers P1.6 Million In Prizes

February 14, 2023

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviving its nationwide photography contest and offering over P1.6 million prizes for both armature and professional photographers.  The PAGCOR photography contest will formally … Read more

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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Under Fire For POGO Accusations

January 31, 2023

Several lawmakers are calling for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the national gaming regulator, to be split into two entities due to a conflict of interest. Currently, PAGCOR is … Read more

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How To Play Philippine Online Bitcoin Casinos 

January 17, 2023

Casino gambling with Bitcoin is one of the most popular ways to wager on table games, slots, and video poker online, but still, many players are not sure how to get … Read more