Philippines

Philippine Senators Urge Tighter Controls on Online Gambling Platforms

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Philippines
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...

Philippine Central Bank Orders E-Wallets to Cut Online Gambling Links in 48 Hours

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Philippines
The Philippine Central Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has directed all electronic wallet operators to strip their platforms of direct links to online gambling sites within 48 hours — a timeline that h...

Japan’s Universal Entertainment Reports $69M Loss Amid Okada Manila Weakness

Johnny K.
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Economy/Finance, Japan, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, Philippines
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp recorded a significant downturn in the first half of 2025, posting a net loss of JPY9.87 billion ($69 million). The setback was primarily linked to underwhelming performance...

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

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Casino moguls, Employment & Careers, Asian Casino News, Philippines
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...

Philippines’ Online Gaming Surges Past ₱114B, Now Dominates Industry Revenues

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Philippines
The Philippine gaming industry saw a major shift in the first half of 2025 as the online gaming segment surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing traditional casino earnings for the first time. According to t...

Marcos Leaves Online Gambling Unaddressed in 2025 SONA

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Philippines
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...

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

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Online gambling regulation, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Philippines
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...

Philippine Central Bank Proposes Tighter Oversight for Online Gambling Payments

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Philippines
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in online gambling, citing concerns over consumer protection, financial health, and r...

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

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Casinos of the Philippines, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Philippines
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...