In May 2017, a batch of "kitchen utensils" at the Manila International Container Terminal in the Philippines was seized by customs, containing 604 kilograms of high-purity methamphetamine, valued at 6.4 billion pesos, making it one of the largest drug cases in the country's history. Shockingly, all
The latest data from the Clark Development Corporation in the Philippines shows that in the first quarter of 2026, Clark achieved an investment of about 9 to 10 billion pesos driven solely by the casino economy. It's worth noting that the annual investment target here is only 12.35 billion pesos, wh
Hong Kong-listed company Century Entertainment recently restructured its joint venture with Philippine electronic gaming system service provider World Platinum Technologies, abandoning the previously planned equity issuance model and instead adopting a fixed licensing fee of $500,000 per year. This
Philippine gaming technology company PhilWeb recently signed a new agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group to provide technical and service support for the online platform NWRPlay under Newport World Resorts. According to documents disclosed on April 6, PhilWeb will act as the game syste
The latest data shows that the overall market size of online gambling in the Philippines has reached $1.991 billion, with Slots games accounting for 41%, making it the absolute main force. This sub-category has maintained an annual growth rate of over 15%, with a 15% year-over-year increase in the f
In the Philippines, the gambling industry is transitioning from the POGO era to a new phase of compliance and intensive development, with two local listed tech companies—PhilWeb Corp. and DigiPlus—taking different paths to seize the market high ground as platform service providers. PhilWeb recently
At an anniversary celebration in Manila, nearly 2000 Filipino employees gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Entain PH. On the surface, this seems like a typical corporate event, but it reflects an industry that is quietly rising in the global gaming industry yet often misunderstood—the Ph
The Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR recently announced the postponement of the minimum guarantee fee policy until June 1st, citing the "current economic crisis" — a global oil shortage leading to an energy emergency. This is yet another "emergency brake" in PAGCOR's fee policy. Looking back
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that the implementation of the minimum guaranteed fee for electronic gaming system administrators, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to June 1, providing the industry with a two-month buffer period. This dec
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that the implementation of the minimum guarantee fee policy for electronic gaming system administrators, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to June 1. This decision was made after the board meeting on March 2
In just one month, the Philippine gaming industry has been hit by two major bombs that have reshaped the landscape. After obtaining the B2B compliance certification from PAGCOR, the local gaming technology giant PhilWeb quickly launched its game content aggregation and distribution business, securin
On March 30th, the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines conducted a meticulously planned entrapment operation in the Tondo district of Manila, capturing a Chinese national suspected of illegally selling SIM cards registered under real names. According to the NBI International Operatio
The Philippine gaming technology circle has recently seen a new development—PhilWeb Corporation has officially obtained certification from PAGCOR, essentially securing a "technical service entry ticket." This move signifies the company's shift from a behind-the-scenes tech role to a more central po
The Philippines has recently taken a serious step in banning gambling among public officials. On March 30, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the gaming regulatory body PAGCOR signed a memorandum of understanding, with one core provision: to add all DOJ staff to the casino exclusion list. This mark
Philippine gaming giant DigiPlus Interactive recently partnered with legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao to launch a series of nine digital games themed around Pacquiao, specifically designed for Filipino players. The series includes flagship games such as "Super Ace Pacquiao," "Pacquiao's Fortune," and
More than a year after the complete ban on the Philippine offshore gaming industry, related criminal charges continue to emerge. The National Bureau of Investigation's Capital Region Office recently announced that it is investigating the alleged illegal transfer of a piece of farmland in Bataan Prov
