Philippines


Local Governments Under Pressure to Enforce POGO Ban, Warns Secretary

The Philippine government has stepped up its attempts to prevent illegal offshore gaming In order..
1 year ago

Philippine Gaming Industry Poised to Exceed Revenue Records in 2024

Due in large part to the explosive expansion of online gambling, the Philippine gaming industry is..
1 year ago

Philippines Deports More Ex-POGO Workers to China During Crackdown

In a coordinated effort, over 30 Chinese nationals involved in offshore online gaming operations in..
1 year ago

Philippine Gaming Revenue Set to Break Records in 2024

With gross gaming revenue (GGR) predicted to reach $6 billion in 2024, the Philippine gaming sector..
1 year ago

Universal Entertainment Ends Asiabest Listing Route for TRLEI

Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI), the operator of the Okada Manila casino resort..
1 year ago

Philippines Moves to Shut Down Offshore Gaming, POGO Operations to End by 2024

In a landmark move, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has officially signed an executive..
1 year ago

Philippine Authorities Arrest 569 Indonesian Nationals in Illegal Gambling Raid

569 Indonesian citizens have been arrested by Philippine authorities in connection with illicit..
2 years ago

WorldMatch Enters Philippine Market Through Strategic Partnership with KGI

WorldMatch, a leading supplier of online gaming solutions, has announced that it has formed an..
2 years ago

POGO Operators Set to Leave as Philippines Enforces Closure

The remaining Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have promised to stop operations and..
2 years ago

Senator Gatchalian Urges Probe into Banks’ Oversight of POGO-Linked Transactions

The failure of local banks to identify suspicious transactions connected to criminal activity and..
2 years ago

Alliance Global Unveils Plans for $301M Integrated Resort in the Philippines

The Travellers International Hotel Group Inc (TIHGI) of Alliance Global Inc is getting ready to..
2 years ago

Philippines Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gaming Hub, Arrests Over 150 Foreign Nationals

Philippine authorities conducted a major raid on an illegal online gaming operation over the..
2 years ago

Philippine Authorities Raid Chinese-Run Scam Center, Arrest Nearly 100 in Manila

On August 22, predawn raiders from the Philippines targeted a Manila scam center run by Chinese..
2 years ago

Philippines Struggles with E-Sabong Revival Efforts

Online cockfighting, or e-sabong, was a problem in the Philippines in the past and was made legal..
2 years ago

Philippines Gambling Sector Sees Strong Growth in Q2 2024

The Philippine gambling industry experienced a notable surge in total gross gaming revenue (GGR)..
2 years ago

Philippines Senator Villanueva Acts on Marcos Jr.’s Order to Ban Pogos

Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced a bill to completely ban Philippine Offshore Gaming..
2 years ago

Philippine Gaming Regulator Denounces Fake Memo on POGO Shutdown

A bogus memorandum circulating that erroneously asserts local government units (LGUs) must..
2 years ago

20,000 Foreign POGO Workers Must Leave Philippines in 60 Days

In a sweeping move to address illegal activities linked to offshore gaming, the Philippine Bureau..
2 years ago

President Marcos Bans Offshore Gambling in the Philippines

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has banned offshore gambling operations in the Philippines that..
2 years ago

Philippines’ Wealthiest Manuel Villar Jr. Announces Major Casino Resort Investment

Manuel Villar Jr, the Philippines' wealthiest man, is venturing into the gaming industry with plans..
2 years ago