The Philippines Islands are quickly recognizing the value that legal gambling has brought to the region. With the benefits of an economic boost and increased tourism, the online and offline gambling industry is constantly expanding and evolving in the region. This section of our website is where you can stay up to date on the latest news and human interest stories related to legal casino gambling in the Philippines. 5r4z6j
We will include news concerning all aspects of the industry, focusing on both legal online casino gambling in the Philippines as well as the segment of the industry dedicated to brick and mortar casinos. Any shifts that take place in the legal landscape or laws of the Filipino gambling industry will be covered here as well to ensure you have access to the most current information at all times.
Gambling Ring: 35 Filipinos and 96 Others Captured in Raid 5n5c34
Authorities arrested more than 130 workers from an unauthorized and now illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) location in Makati City. Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) Chief … Read more
Vista Mall Global South Prepares For New Casino Project z4g58
Filipino billionaire and future casino tycoon Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. is pursuing his $1 billion casino project in southern Metro Manila despite failed talks with foreign investors. The project was … Read more
400+ Arrests Made In Pasay City Online Gambling Raid 1171k
Philippine authorities have detained more than 400 individuals in a raid on a suspected online gambling and scam hub in Pasay City. Officials stated that the raid conducted on February … Read more
PIGO’s Fate On Edge as Philippine Senators Weigh In Review 6h2gx
Senate President Francis Escudero has called for a review of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGO) licensing system to determine whether the industry is worth continuing. Escudero believes that PIGOs … Read more
Victory: PH Casinos Cleared of Money-Laundering Risks 50406y
The Philippines has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey” list of countries suspectable of money laundering. This removal follows four years after the country’s inclusion … Read more
Olympic Esports Games: The Start Of A New Gaming Era 38303m
The first Olympic Esports Games is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, in 2027. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday that the inaugural event will take … Read more
PAGCOR Breaks Ground On New Metro Manila Corporate Office 451653
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently broke ground on a new corporate office space. The PAGCOR Corporate Center is set to be a state-of-the-art facility within the Bagong … Read more
PAGCOR Announces Closure of Two Government-Owned Casinos 384h64
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that it has closed the Casino Filipino in Talisay, Cebu, and also its sister site in Tagum, Davao del Norte, will … Read more
Philippine Airport Investments Aim To Casino Tourism t556g
The Philippine government has announced that it is investing USD 131.5 million to upgrade 15 airports nationwide. The investment was confirmed by Luis Campos Jr, vice chair of the House … Read more
The Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino has announced plans for a soft opening by Q1 2026. A full reopening is expected by 2027. The iconic Waterfront Casino has been closed … Read more