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.
Kazuo Okada Arrested Over Alleged Coercion Of The Okada Casino
A few weeks back, we reported that the Okada Casino in Manila’s Entertainment district filed charges against former Universal Entertainment chairman and CEO Kazuo Okada for his casino takeover heist in May … Read more
Philippines Lost an Estimated $87M In Revenue Due To E-Sabong Ban
According to the Philippine Business Bank (PBB), the country has missed an estimated USD 87M since online cockfight betting was banned. During the COVID-19 pandemic, former President Rodrigo Duterte allowed … Read more
PH Gambling Revenue Expected To Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels
There is no doubt that the 2019 COVID pandemic hurt gambling revenue across the Philippines. Still, with restrictions lifted and consumer confidence returning, many expect gambling revenue to return to … Read more
Okada Manila Files Lawsuit against Kazuo Okada For Casino Takeover
The Okada super casino, located in the heart of Entertainment City, has filed a lawsuit against former chairman and CEO Kazuo Okada. On May 31st, 79-year-old Kazuo Okada led a … Read more
PH Officials Crackdown On POGO Licenses And Plan Deportations
The Philippines recently announced that they will be cracking down ad revoking POGO licenses for 175 offshore gambling firms and that they expect to deport around 40k Chinese workers. Philippine … Read more
Are POGO Licenses In Limbo?
Philippine Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has introduced the Anti-online gambling act to delegalize online gambling and criminalize participants; luckily for PH residents, it is not likely to pass. Senator … Read more
Under New Leadership, PAGCOR Could Sell Its Retail Philippine Gambling Venues
You’re a bettor, aren’t you? A gambler? Well, here’s an interesting proposition: What are the odds that PAGCOR – the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation – will sell off its … Read more
COVID Gambling Truths To Usher In New Philippine Casino Revolution
At the risk of sounding like Captain Obvious, PH Resorts Group Holdings COO Jose Angel Sueiro dished out some Real Talk™ at the G2E Asia 2022 expo. His revelation? That … Read more
Domestic Philippine Gambling Growth To Kill POGOs For Good?
As the Philippines continues to climb out of the coronavirus pandemic that’s shuttered much of the gambling market and closed countless downmarket businesses over the last two years, daily good … Read more
Top Philippine Online Casinos Add Numerous New Crypto Options
In sharing the most up-to-date Philippine gambling news, we could tell you about the recent assertions from PAGCOR that the industry is positioned to regain pre-pandemic GGR levels by 2026. … Read more