Casinos of the Philippines

Cebu’s Next Big Leap: Travellers International Eyes New Integrated Resort

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In an ambitious move to broaden its gaming and leisure portfolio, Travellers International Hotel Group is reportedly setting its sights on a substantial new venture in Cebu, Philippines. The project, valued at ...

Philippine Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Illegal POGOs in Central Visayas

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has escalated its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), spurred by a major operation last Saturday at a...

Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom

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Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GG...

Manuel Villar Jr. to Transform Las Piñas City with Leisure & Entertainment Complex

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A new chapter in urban recreation is unfolding in Las Piñas City, as Philippine tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. embarks on an ambitious project to transform this locality into a premier destination for leisure and ent...

Philippines Escalates Fight Against POGOs with Presidential Ban and Police Task Force

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In a landmark decision, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared an immediate ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his latest State of the Nation Address. This directive is p...

Clark’s New Casino Venture Awaits PAGCOR’s Licensing Decision

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In the bustling region of Clark, a new development is on the horizon as Belle Corporation has officially expressed its intent to construct a casino, marking a potential expansion in their gaming portfolio. Whil...

AGI Invests $172 Million to Transform Manila’s Tourism with Newport Upgrade and Westside City Development

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Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) is making a significant investment to reshape Manila's tourism and leisure landscape with $172 million allocated for upgrading the existing Newport World Resorts and developing ...

Andrew Lo Appointed President of Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc, Succeeding David Chua

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Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. has named Andrew Lo Kai Bong its new president following David Chua Ming Huat's sudden departure. This leadership transition was announced in a filing to the Philippines Stock Exch...

Philippine Gaming Industry Revenue Soars 19% to $3.3 Billion in First Half of 2024

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The Philippine gaming industry witnessed a significant surge in revenue during the first half of 2024, reporting a year-on-year growth of 19.2%. According to the latest figures released by the Philippine Amusem...

PH Resorts Ends Agreement with TRLEI for Emerald Bay Resort Project

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PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc, which is overseeing the stalled Emerald Bay Resort casino project in Mactan, Cebu, has officially terminated its term sheet with Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLE...

FATF Keeps Philippines on Grey List, Cites Need for Further AML/CFT Improvements

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On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its "grey list" of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF ackno...

Philippines DOJ Accepts Human Trafficking Complaint Against Suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo

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Authorities in the Philippines have lodged a qualified human trafficking complaint against suspended Bamban, Tarlac "POGO Mayor" Alice Guo at the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint, filed on Friday by t...