The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) plans to inspect special category business process outsourcing (BPO) facilities on December 20, Friday, searching for suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) that might be operating covertly.PAOCC Executive Director Gilb
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced adjustments to the "Bingo Charity" program to aid local government units (LGUs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in raising more funds for civic projects.Maria Teresa Ocampo, Assistant Vice President of PAGCOR, stated in
Although Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has announced a ban that will apparently end the operations of POGO and online gambling license holders, it is still uncertain whether the ban will extend to other related sectors of the gambling industry, which employ about 10,000 Filipinos.The executi
On September 12, Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), announced that the privatization of PAGCOR casinos will begin in early 2026, rather than the originally planned mid-2025.Tengco stated at the Asian Gaming Institute Summit held at the Hil
On September 11, 2024, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it will further reduce the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) remittance rates for both online and physical gaming platforms in 2025 to attract more investments.Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, stated
Alejandro Tengco, chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), stated on Wednesday (September 4) that some Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) voluntarily ceased operations following a comprehensive ban issued by President Ferdinand Marcos.Last July, Marcos, in his t
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has shortened the validity of employment permits issued to foreign and Filipino workers in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sector to the end of this year.In an announcement posted on its website, the gaming regulatory body's bo
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has announced a complete ban on offshore gaming operators (POGO) for a month now. Despite the ban taking immediate effect and all operations to be shut down by December 31, 2024, the announcement has sparked considerable controversy and concern. The details of h
Philippines' Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Minister Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday (August 21) rejected the proposal to revive electronic cockfighting (e-sabong) to compensate for the revenue loss caused by the comprehensive ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).Pangandaman
The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) saw a 32% increase in total gaming revenue (GGR) in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to the significant growth in the electronic gaming (e-games) sector. This sector's revenue increased by 525% year-on-year, setting a new record.PAG
Although the President of the Philippines has ordered the closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) operations under his jurisdiction, the Philippine Gaming Regulatory Commission (PAGCOR) still hopes to launch "some upgraded version" of POGO operations. Philippine Amusement an
A Philippine senator who has long been critical of the presence of offshore gaming operators in the country has cited statistics to reiterate that the industry’s overall contribution to public finances is not “huge”. Gatchalian (cover photo), chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committ
Under Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) regulations, electronic gaming operators (EGMs) are permitted to offer digital games, including lotteries, online. According to a PAGCOR memorandum cited by Philippine gaming regulator Philstar, the minimum wagering limit is Php5, w
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman Alejandro Tengco called for the retention of business process outsourcing (BPO) companies that provide services to gaming companies, saying these companies "are not directly involved in gambling and can save thousands of Filipin
DigiPlus does not believe that 24/7 online bingo operations will be affected by the POGO ban. Philippines-based gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has assured its shareholders and customers that the POGO ban announced by President Marcos Jr. will not affect the company. "DigiPlus i
Jade SportsBet, the sports betting subsidiary of Jade Entertainment & Bet Construct, has announced that it is back online after a period of downtime during which the company attempted to enhance its product offering. Jade Sportsbet was launched in the Philippines in December 2022 as par
