Casinos of the Philippines

IEC Nears Completion of New Coast Hotel Manila Overhaul, Launches Junket Ops

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International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) is advancing its vision to turn New Coast Hotel Manila, Philippines, into a leading integrated resort, marking key progress with the start of junket operations and ...

$450 Million Travellers & Suntrust Investment to Complete Westside City Resort in Parañaque

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Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the leisure division of Alliance Global Group Inc., in partnership with Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc., has committed up to $450 million to finalize the $1.25 billion W...

PAGCOR Reports PHP69 Billion Online Gaming Revenue, Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Sites

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the crucial role of licensed online gaming in supporting the government’s budget priorities, while raising alarms over the risks posed by...

Travellers Reclaims Manila’s Westside City Casino Project

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Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., a unit of Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global Group, has moved to take the lead in developing the $1.25 billion Westside Integrated Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City. The...

Philippine Senators Urge Tighter Controls on Online Gambling Platforms

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Philippine lawmakers are intensifying calls for stronger action against online gambling, warning that operators continue to find new ways to reach Filipino users despite recent regulatory crackdowns. Several se...

Philippines’ Wealthiest Entrepreneurs Maintain Top Spots, With Casino Tycoons Holding Strong Rankings

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The latest rankings of the Philippines' wealthiest entrepreneurs, as compiled by Forbes for 2025, reveal that the Sy siblings, Enrique Razon Jr., and Manuel Villar continue to lead the pack. Despite the ongoing...

Marcos Leaves Online Gambling Unaddressed in 2025 SONA

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In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), despite widespread...

Industry Warns of Major Job Losses If Online Gaming Ban Proceeds in Philippines

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Online gaming stakeholders in the Philippines have issued warnings over the far-reaching consequences of proposed legislation that would impose a blanket ban on the legal sector. According to licensed operators...

Senator “Bong” Go Seeks Total Online Gambling Ban in Philippines

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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has introduced legislation that would outlaw online gambling across the Philippines, citing the growing toll it takes on families, financial stability, and mental health. On July 1...

Solaire, Okada, Newport Defend Online Gaming Practices in Joint Statement

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Three of the Philippines' leading integrated casino-resort operators—Solaire Resort, Newport World Resorts, and Okada Manila—have publicly defended their online gaming operations in response to intensifying scr...