Philippines

PAGCOR Enforces POGO Hub Ban to Enhance Regulation and Combat Crime

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy shift, declaring that POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hubs will no longer be permitted. This move, disclose...

Waterfront Philippines Inc. Nears Completion of Manila Hotel and Casino Reconstruction by 2025

Waterfront Philippines Inc. is poised to complete the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino reconstruction by the end of next year. This project, which has faced several delays, will see its first phase completed ...

PH Resorts Ends Agreement with TRLEI for Emerald Bay Resort Project

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc, which is overseeing the stalled Emerald Bay Resort casino project in Mactan, Cebu, has officially terminated its term sheet with Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLE...

FATF Keeps Philippines on Grey List, Cites Need for Further AML/CFT Improvements

On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its "grey list" of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF ackno...

Jade SportsBet Resumes Operations in the Philippines After Regulatory Suspension Lifted

Jade SportsBet, an online wagering platform operated by Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc., has successfully lifted the suspension on its operations in the Philippines. This development comes after...

Philippines DOJ Accepts Human Trafficking Complaint Against Suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo

Authorities in the Philippines have lodged a qualified human trafficking complaint against suspended Bamban, Tarlac "POGO Mayor" Alice Guo at the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint, filed on Friday by t...

AG2 Expands Global Footprint with Seven New Licenses and International Offices

Aruze Gaming Global (AG2), a casino equipment manufacturer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced significant strides in its expansion across North America and Asia, having successfully met the stringent req...

Philippines’ Offshore Gaming Revenue Surges with Revised Licensing

While some Philippine senators persist in advocating for the complete shutdown of the country’s offshore gaming industry, one politician is highlighting the sector's resurgence under PAGCOR’s revamped Internet ...

PAGCOR Chairman Says Shutting Down IGLs Will Not Eliminate Foreign Criminal Activity

In an extensive exploration of offshore gaming intricacies, Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), provides nuanced insights into the evolving landsca...