Philippines

Major Renovation Set for New Coast Hotel Manila to Boost Casino and Hotel Operations

In a significant move to enhance its casino and hotel services, International Entertainment Corp has announced a comprehensive PHP1.47 billion (US$25.5 million) renovation plan for its New Coast Hotel Manila, P...

DigiPlus Interactive Seeks Local Partner for Online Gaming Expansion in Brazil

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a Philippine-based gaming company, is actively seeking a local strategic partner to help launch its online gaming operations in Brazil. The company was granted a license to operate s...

PAGCOR Shuts Down Two Underperforming Casino Filipino Locations

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has decided to close two of its Casino Filipino gaming sites due to persistent financial losses. The closures are part of the agency's ongoing rationaliz...

PAGCOR Reports Historic Financial Growth in 2024, Surpassing PHP 112 Billion in Revenue

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has achieved an exceptional financial milestone, reporting an all-time high of PHP 112 billion in revenue for 2024. This figure marks a significant 41% i...

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...

Government Shuts Down the Largest POGO Hub in Cavite

The Philippine government has officially shut down the largest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Kawit, Cavite. This move is part of the administration's sweeping effort to end all offshore...