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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,

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Philippine 9G Work Visa Crisis: 1100 Chinese Citizens Face Blacklist Risk, Urgent Processing Required

Philippine 9G Work Visa Crisis: 1100 Chinese Citizens Face Blacklist Risk, Urgent Processing Required

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

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DigiPlus New Dynamics in African Expansion: Entering the South African Online Gambling Market in 2027, Replicating Successful Strategies for a Steady Layout

DigiPlus New Dynamics in African Expansion: Entering the South African Online Gambling Market in 2027, Replicating Successful Strategies for a Steady Layout

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

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Bragança province late-night raid arrests 11 suspects for illegal gambling, police release details of the operation.

Bragança province late-night raid arrests 11 suspects for illegal gambling, police release details of the operation.

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

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The city of Tabuk in the Philippines has completely banned drop ball gambling, with the mayor emphasizing it as a measure to reduce crime rates.

The city of Tabuk in the Philippines has completely banned drop ball gambling, with the mayor emphasizing it as a measure to reduce crime rates.

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

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DigiPlus Cross-Border Physical Casino, Challenging Manila's Traditional Gambling Layout

DigiPlus Cross-Border Physical Casino, Challenging Manila's Traditional Gambling Layout

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

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YGS Live platform launches in the Philippines, promoting legal iGaming and hosting high-prize tournaments.

YGS Live platform launches in the Philippines, promoting legal iGaming and hosting high-prize tournaments.

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

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Solaire Group Q3 net loss of 1.7 billion pesos due to online gambling hit by e-wallet ban

Solaire Group Q3 net loss of 1.7 billion pesos due to online gambling hit by e-wallet ban

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

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Philippine Central Bank's payment restrictions impact the gaming industry

Philippine Central Bank's payment restrictions impact the gaming industry

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

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Philippines arrests two South Korean gambling fugitives

Philippines arrests two South Korean gambling fugitives

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

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PAGCOR's electronic gaming revenue grows 17.4% in the third quarter

PAGCOR's electronic gaming revenue grows 17.4% in the third quarter

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

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The Philippines detains over 200 Chinese POGO workers' recent situation.

The Philippines detains over 200 Chinese POGO workers' recent situation.

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

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Philippines rescues 346 victims of telecom fraud workers

Philippines rescues 346 victims of telecom fraud workers

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

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Tino just left, and Uwan is here again! Philippine POGO dens may be completely destroyed.

Tino just left, and Uwan is here again! Philippine POGO dens may be completely destroyed.

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

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The Philippine Finance Minister advocates for regulation instead of banning online gambling.

The Philippine Finance Minister advocates for regulation instead of banning online gambling.

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

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DigiPlus's revenue for the first three quarters reached 66.8 billion pesos, with profits plummeting by 59% in the third quarter.

DigiPlus's revenue for the first three quarters reached 66.8 billion pesos, with profits plummeting by 59% in the third quarter.

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

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Manila office vacancy rates remain high

Manila office vacancy rates remain high

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

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