Philippines

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Philippines Prepares for Possible “guerrilla operations” POGOs Once Total Offshore Ban In Effect

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The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

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In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...