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,
Philippine-listed gaming technology service provider PhilWeb has recently moved swiftly, announcing that its new online platform HANN Online, launched in collaboration with land-based casino operator HANN Casino, has officially commenced operations. From conception to launch, it took only about two
Recently in the Philippines, a regulatory action by DITO Telecom has sparked heated discussions: when intercepting access to cryptocurrency exchanges, the page does not simply show "access denied." Instead, it displays a red warning banner and a gambling risk explanation, and lists a series of PAGCO
The Philippines recently exhibited a stark contrast in the gambling sector with a policy of "one ban, one promotion": The Baguio City Council, in its commitment to maintaining a "city with character," rejected RCC Global's application to open an electronic bingo (E-Bingo) business, while the Manila-
Recently in the Philippines, the dynamics of gambling and entertainment are intertwined. The online entertainment platform Casino Plus held the "Angpao Rain Gala" grand award ceremony in Manila, distributing a total cash reward of 180 million pesos to 600 video creators, setting a local record for s
The Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, Eli Remolona, issued a warning on Monday that the country is at risk of being placed back on the grey list as the next round of assessments by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approaches in 2027. The Philippines had successfully exited this
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently issued a new memorandum, specifying a series of strict compliance requirements and deadlines for B2B platforms and content providers in the online gaming (eGames) sector. The notice, issued on January 29, covers game platform adminis
Philippine entertainment company DigiPlus officially announced on January 30 a major collaboration with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, launching a series of digital games inspired by his career and spirit. These games have been released on DigiPlus's platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, wit
The Philippine gaming industry is undergoing a significant structural transformation, with a clear trend of players moving towards online platforms. The latest data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) shows that the total gaming revenue for 2025 has decreased by 5.1% year-
Hann Philippines, a subsidiary of Hann Philippines, launched the soft opening of its first golf course today at the Hann Reserve, a large-scale integrated project. The project is located in New Clark City, Tarlac Province, covering a total area of 450 hectares and plans to build three golf courses,
Due to widespread industry demand, to better meet participant expectations, the organizer Asia Gaming Brief officially announces the details of the 2026 ASEAN Gaming Summit. This industry event will take place from May 6 to 8 in Manila, Philippines, and the 2027 summit will return to the traditiona
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently issued new regulatory rules, lowering the gross gaming revenue (GGR) sharing ratio for live sports betting and specifying the minimum guarantee requirements for online gaming operators. These adjustments not only fill the gaps in the
The online gaming platform MegaFUNalo, under the Philippines' Bloomberry Resorts, has recently added a batch of arcade-style games that integrate local cultural elements, seizing the market through localized content and compliant operations. Since its soft launch in June last year, the platform has
During the 2026 state legislative sessions in the United States, several gambling-related bills made new progress, while the federal gambling tax deduction bill faced obstacles. States like Virginia and Tennessee introduced numerous regulatory and prohibition proposals. Meanwhile, the plot of the f
Nebraska's casino industry doubled its revenue in 2025, reaching a historic high, while the Emerald Bay resort project in the Philippines was aborted due to the pandemic. Chinabank, which holds the land, stated that it will only sell the land when the price is right. This mix of good and bad news re
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has recently updated the gaming industry regulations, specifying that licensed live sports betting operators must pay a tax of 15% on total gaming revenue (GGR), while virtual sports operators are taxed at 30%. This tax adjustment will officia
In 2026, the Philippine online gaming (iGaming) industry will face crucial transformations, with new tightened regulatory rules expected to take effect in April, and signs of industry mergers and acquisitions are already emerging. The regulatory adjustments by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Co
