A Philippine lawmaker is calling for social-media influencers and celebrities to face greater accountability when promoting online gambling. The proposal, raised during a House committee hearing on PAGCOR’s proposed 2027 budget, centers on a straightforward concern: gambling promotions can reach enormous audiences quickly, but the required responsible-gambling messages do not always travel with them. Kamanggagawa …
The Philippines’ campaign against illegal gambling is showing no signs of slowing down, and the latest police figures reveal just how extensive the problem remains. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that 9,401 people were arrested in connection with illegal gambling during operations conducted nationwide in July 2026. Authorities also confiscated more than PHP3.2 million …
Belle Corp is taking another step toward expanding the Philippine casino landscape, with plans for a new integrated resort in Clark Freeport moving closer to reality. The company has confirmed that discussions with several international gaming operators are ongoing following its securing of a provisional casino license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), …
The Philippine gaming industry has reached a milestone that many analysts saw coming but few expected to happen so quickly. For the first time, online gambling generated more revenue than traditional land-based casinos, marking a significant shift in how Filipinos choose to play. According to figures released by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), …
The Philippine gambling industry is entering another period of change as regulators continue refining policies on local gaming and offshore operators. Recent developments linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have reignited public discussion about the industry’s direction and how Filipino players are adapting to the evolving market. Government officials have repeatedly emphasized that the …
For months, there was a sense that online gambling in the Philippines had exploded beyond control, with estimates throwing around figures of 30 million users or more. But when regulators finally clarified the numbers, the reality turned out to be far more grounded and far more complicated. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently …
The Philippine government has taken a firm stance against gambling participation among public servants, introducing a sweeping prohibition that covers both physical and digital betting activities. Under a newly enforced Civil Service Commission (CSC) policy, all government officials and employees are now barred from engaging in any form of gambling, both in person and online. …
Philippine authorities are preparing criminal cases against social media influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling platforms, marking a significant escalation in the country’s crackdown on unlicensed digital betting operations. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), working alongside the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group and the country’s gaming …
The Philippines will be represented by two alpine skiers at the 2026 Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics, underscoring the nation’s continued progress and visibility in winter sports on the global stage. Tallulah Proulx will compete in the women’s slalom and giant slalom, making history as the first Filipina to qualify for the Winter Olympics and one of …
PAGCOR is on track to privatize all Casino Filipino branches by late 2026 or early 2027 and considers the transition achievable. PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco said the sale of the state‑run casinos could generate PHP30 billion to PHP50 billion in revenue, consistent with earlier projections. The gambling regulator aims to achieve its long-term goal by …