Philippine PAGCOR establishes a 24-hour helpline, a new responsible gambling initiative under strict regulation.

The Philippine gaming industry is facing a critical transformation. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that it will officially launch a national 24-hour gambling problem helpline in 2026. This is seen as a key "guardrail" built by the officials to brake risks

PAGCOR rated as top government corporation in the Philippines, performance score nearly perfect

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) delivered an impressive report card in the latest government annual assessment, scoring nearly perfect marks and being rated as one of the best-performing government-controlled corporations for the year 2024. This marks its official recognitio

Illegal gambling continues unabated! PAGCOR admits it has no authority to shut down websites, government tightens online gambling regulation.

Philippine gambling regulation has once again sparked heated debate. Alejandro Tengco, chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), recently admitted that PAGCOR actually has no authority to directly shut down or ban illegal gambling websites within the country, and its role

Philippines threatens to take severe measures against content creators who promote illegal online gambling!

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Philippine PIGO Licensing System: An In-depth Analysis of Its Development, Application Process, and Industry Impact

The Philippine gaming industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, gradually shifting from the traditional offshore gaming operator (POGO) model to the domestic-oriented Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) system.PASA will comprehensively analyze the development history, a

AG Asia Gaming Withdraws from Manila is Fake News: Truth and Background Analysis

Recently, rumors that the well-known Asian gaming company AG (Asia Gaming) will withdraw from Manila have been widely circulated in the industry. However, after verification from multiple sources, there is no solid evidence to support these claims, and AG is still operating normally in the Philippin

EGM operator allows online digital gaming in Philippines, but not the same as PCSO

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

Cagayan Special Economic Zone Authority: No criminal issues in online gaming operations

Katrina Ponce Enrile, chief executive officer of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), said the authority has never faced criminal charges related to online gaming. Speaking at the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Taguig City, Philippines, Enrile clarified that CEZA has been issuing

PAGCOR Chairman Announces Cancellation of POGO and IGL Licenses by the End of the Year

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco told lawmakers on Tuesday that the regulator will treat POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming License Holders) and IGLs (Internet Gaming License Holders) equally in compliance with the President’s POGO ban. It also confirmed that 43 existing license hol