Senate President Francis Escudero is calling for a review of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGO) service, saying there should be a greater concern about the industry’s impact on residents. Escudero believes that the inland operators have benefited from the controversies surrounding the Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGO) industry and have mainly gone unnoticed. However, …
Philippine authorities are raising the alarm that an increasing number of nationals are being lured outside the country with the promise of a job in the offshore gambling market. The country banned the controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) program last year and implemented its plan in January 2025. The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (PBI) …
The Philippine gambling industry is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating a substantial revenue increase in 2025. The electronic gaming market and the future expectations of integrated casino resorts drive this anticipated revenue expansion. In 2024, the Philippine gambling industry achieved a historic milestone, recording gross gaming revenues (GGR) of PHP410.5 billion, a 25% …
The inaugural Olympic Esports Games are coming in 2027, marking a significant step for competitive gaming. The Olympics have increasingly embraced esports through their Olympic Esports Series (OES), which was created after the Covid-19 pandemic. The OES event was first introduced in Singapore in June 2023, and fans have been eagerly awaiting a follow-up. After last …
Panthera Esports has claimed the Philippine Collegiate Championship National League Season 2 crown after defeating the NU bulldogs 3-1 in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang grand finals. The team, composed of Syrell “Chuuya Gemu” Rabara, Christian “Ramee” Tiglao, Charles Ryan “Saint Mocha” Robianes, Jerzy “Jerzy” Esguerra, and Jehoram Kish “Azelff” Espinosa, did not lose a …
In recent years, Philippine lawmakers have grappled with the complex challenges posed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Initially introduced to boost economic growth, these entities have become synonymous with illicit activities, including the dissemination of disinformation. Below, we will discuss the intricate relationship between banned POGOs and the spread of fake news, examining the …
The Philippine government has issued a cautionary advisory to its southern neighbor, Timor-Leste, regarding the potential relocation of the now-outlawed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) program. The warning includes details concerning economic and security challenges associated with the program, as experienced by the Philippines. POGOs have been a significant part of the Philippine economy, providing …
Only seventeen Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) remain in the country; however, they must cease operations by December 31st. Philippine President Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr. banned the offshore gaming operators (POGO) program in July 2024. After the licensing program was relinquished, operators had until December 31st to shut down and leave the country. In 2019, …
A Filipino fugitive and casino junket operator has been arrested in Indonesia. He is accused of scamming over $67 million from clients in the Philippines. Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali have confirmed the arrest of a Philippine fugitive. Hector Aldwin Pantollana, 35, was arrested on November 9th when an automatic gate at immigration …
This weekend, the world will witness Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber and the self-proclaimed “new” face of boxing, fight an “iron” legend, Mike Tyson. Jake Paul has pivoted to boxing in recent years and has received a lot of backlash from critics for his choice of fights. Past Paul’s fights have included Nate Diaz, Anderson …