Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the online cockfighting ban put in place by previous President Rodrigo Duterte. For a brief time during the Covid 19 lockdown, e-sabong betting in the Philippines was legalized to keep people away from the popular cockpits. President Duterte allowed the online activity, but after a swarm of bad publicity tied to …
Betting on football games is popular all year round, but there is something special about betting on NFL Christmas day games. Whether it’s the family gathered around the TV or the smell of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, winning extra holiday money from betting on sports adds to the season. Each year the NFL has …
A recent report from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) indicates that gambling revenue continues to rise after a sharp decline due to COVID-19 and traveling restrictions. According to the reports, the Philippines is on track to record gross revenue numbers higher than before the pandemic, and some experts think it could hit $10 billion in …
Gambling with Bitcoin has become a global phenomenon, and the Philippines is helping lead the charge as cryptocurrency continues to grow. While Bitcoin is a gamble, betting on sports, casino games, and poker with BTC has become easier than ever, with many online gambling entities now accepting the popular digital currency. In addition to accepting popular …
A group of Philippine businesses has joined together to ask the government to suspend Philippine Offshore Gambling Operator (POGO) licenses indefinitely due to concerns about growing tensions with China. The Foundation of Economic Freedom (FEF), the Makati Business Club (MBC), and the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) have joined forces to oppose the offshore …
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian told PH Senate President Juan Miguel that China had placed the Philippines on its overseas gambling blacklist. The move to blacklist the Philippines will put travel restrictions on destinations Chinese nationals can visit for gambling-related activities. The information was passed along to the Senate President on October 10th via a courtesy …
The Philippine government and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) have begun a crackdown on their online gambling sector, better known as the Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) license holders. PAGCOR first issued offshore gaming licenses in 2016, but with the new administration starting to implement its policies, many gaming operators are wondering if …
After sabong and basketball – and possibly volleyball and/or tennis – eSports is the next biggest spectator and bettor sport in the Philippines. While most gamblers and competitive game enthusiasts probably view China and Korea as the world’s premier eSports meccas (and, to be fair, those countries are exactly that), the pastime is extremely popular …
With the Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Administration settling in after a landslide electoral victory in May, PAGCOR – the Philippine gambling regulator – has all-new leadership. Alejandro H. Tengco is the new PAGCOR chairman and CEO, taking over from Andrea Domingo. Meanwhile, Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr., is the new PAGCOR president and COO. New PAGCOR board …
As the Philippine gambling industry continues to close the door on the COVID lockdowns of the last two years and push boldly ahead, the outlook is – all things considered – quite positive. In nearly every destination region, new Philippines casinos and gambling complexes (i.e. integrated resorts, or IRs, as they’re called in the country) …