The gambling industry in the Philippines has a certain scale in Asia. It has legal casinos, mainly concentrated in specific areas. Online gambling is also quite active, attracting some international players. However, online gambling has also bred illegal operations. While regulating legal gambling,
The Philippine esports scene has recently welcomed a significant development, as local celebrity Julius "Banoobs" Mariano launched a new streaming platform, YGS Live. This platform aims to integrate iGaming creators and only allows the promotion of legal gambling sites licensed by PAGCOR, in an eff
Philippines' Bloomberry Resorts Corp. announced its third-quarter financial report, with net losses widening to 1.7 billion pesos, mainly due to restrictions on e-wallet payment channels and regulatory uncertainties, slowing down the promotion of online gambling brands, but the local market, especia
In the third quarter of 2025, the total revenue of the Philippine gaming industry fell to 94.51 billion pesos, showing a downward trend. This change was mainly due to the Philippine Central Bank cutting off the connection between electronic wallets and online gaming platforms, causing industry shock
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration has recently taken consecutive actions, arresting two South Korean nationals wanted for online gambling in the Metro Manila area, indicating that the supervision of foreign nationals is intensifying.First arrest: South Korean online gambling leader capturedIn lat
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported that the third-quarter electronic gaming revenue increased by 17.4% year-over-year, reaching 94.51 billion pesos, despite government regulatory reforms. Electronic gaming contributed 44.4% of the company's total revenue, becoming the
The latest data from the Philippine Immigration Bureau and the Anti-Offshore Gaming Commission show that as of early November, about 216 foreigners involved in POGO cases have been detained by the government, most of whom are Chinese nationals, waiting for deportation procedures and criminal charges
The Philippine government announced that it will charter a plane to bring back 346 workers who were trafficked in Myanmar. These victims were deceived into participating in telecommunications fraud activities and are expected to return to Manila from Bangkok, Thailand on November 12. The government
Recently, the Philippines has been continuously hit by typhoons "Tino" and "Uwan", with storm activity in 2025 significantly increased compared to previous years. Additionally, the government has completely banned the POGO industry, which has had multiple impacts on local social order and the Chines
Philippine Finance Minister Ralph Recto recently publicly stated his opposition to a total ban on online gambling, emphasizing that strict regulation can balance economic benefits and social risk control. The country's gambling regulatory authorities and industry experts all support replacing the "o
Philippine digital entertainment giant DigiPlus Interactive maintained strong growth in the first nine months before 2025, but saw a significant decline in performance in the third quarter. Despite a cumulative net profit of 10.1 billion pesos, a year-on-year increase of 16%, the single quarter face
According to the latest market report, the vacancy rate of office buildings in the Metro Manila area remains around 20%, and the situation of oversupply is expected to continue until 2027. The withdrawal of the POGO industry and the surplus of new supply are the main reasons, and the decline in rent
As the Philippine government continues to strengthen regulation, the once thriving offshore gaming operator (POGO) industry is undergoing structural adjustments. The gaming parks that were once scattered across Manila are now closing down, and a large number of Chinese practitioners are facing caree
The Philippine gaming regulatory authority PAGCOR announced financial data for the first nine months, with net profits increasing by 49% to 14.32 billion pesos (approximately $244 million), setting a new high in recent years. However, net profits in the third quarter dropped to 3.5 billion pesos (ap
The Philippine President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) announced that 216 foreigners, including 84 Chinese citizens, have been detained in the crackdown on offshore gaming (POGO) operations, with the Chinese nationals being forcibly repatriated. Dr. Winston John Casio, spokesperson for P
The hotel industry in Cebu City, Philippines, has fallen into severe depression due to the complete withdrawal of the offshore gaming industry (POGO), with most hotels' occupancy rates dropping to 25% to 60%, equivalent to the level during the pandemic lockdown. The departure of POGO employees and a
Philippine President Marcos signed the "Anti-Offshore Gambling Act" in October 2025, completely banning offshore gambling operations, with violators facing up to 12 years in prison and a fine of 50 million pesos. This move caused the Philippine peso to fall to 58.85 against the US dollar, the stock
