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 chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently admitted that the total gaming revenue (GGR) for the third quarter of this year saw a slight decline, but this is a direct result of the industry's enhanced consumer protection and compliance efforts. In his view, this
A Chinese man holding a POGO work visa, stranded domestically due to being blacklisted, continuously faces "backstabbing": not only does his Filipino wife file for divorce, but she also demands the transfer of his apartment into her name as "compensation," and even moves her entire family into this
In the context of a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling in the Philippines, Pasig City in the Metro Manila area has taken a more tangible step by starting from the public environment. Mayor Vico Sotto announced on Monday that a local ordinance named "Ordinance No. 26 of 2025" has taken immediat
Although the Philippines has issued a POGO ban, a cat-and-mouse game against the underground gambling network continues. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recently targeted more covert illegal operations—secret casinos disguised as business process outsourcing (BPO) or information technology
Philippine authorities are in full pursuit of a key figure related to a human trafficking case in the POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) park, but the latest news indicates that she may no longer be in the Philippines. Cassandra Lee Weng, the operator wanted in connection with the "Lucky 99
The court in the Pasay region of the Philippines recently issued an arrest warrant for Jaime Capil, the mayor of Porac city in Pampanga province, charging him with seven counts of violating the Anti-Corruption and Corrupt Practices Act. It is worth noting that a bail of 90,000 pesos is not common in
Philippines' leading online gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp. recently announced a strategic partnership with the Australian-based Pay&Go self-service payment network, providing players with more convenient funding recharge services. This collaboration will significantly enhance the payment
Recently, there have been some rumors about the Philippine gaming platform PlayTime Gaming being linked to the Miss Universe event, which are purely misinformation. On the 22nd, PlayTime issued an official statement directly addressing these false claims, emphasizing that the company has no business
The Philippine police have recently intensified their efforts, comprehensively upgrading their pursuit of illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) cases. They have submitted a red notice application to Interpol, mainly targeting Cassandra Ong, suspected of human trafficking, and Harry Roq
Recently, an urgent message has been circulating within the Filipino Chinese community, concerning a 9G visa sponsorship company facing scrutiny issues, potentially placing about 1100 Chinese citizens on the immigration blacklist. This matter is very urgent, and if not handled promptly, it could lea
Philippine digital entertainment giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. recently revealed plans for a soft launch of its operations in South Africa at the beginning of 2027, officially entering Africa's most mature online gambling sector. The company is actively applying for key licenses and using its pas
Recently, the police in Bulacan Province, Philippines, launched a joint raid operation, successfully arresting 11 individuals suspected of operating illegal gambling. This operation stemmed from complaints by local residents, aimed at combating gambling activities that affect family finances. Let's
Recently, Tabuk City in Kalinga Province, Philippines, made a major move by completely banning a type of gambling called "drop ball gambling." Mayor Darwin Estranero was very determined, demanding that all related stalls be shut down immediately, and stated that anyone who dares to continue operatin
Philippine online gambling giant DigiPlus recently made a big move by subscribing to bonds to acquire controlling interest in the New Coast Hotel Casino in Manila. This transaction involves HK$1.6 billion and upon completion, it will hold more than half of the shares of International Entertainment
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
