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Philippines said to have been added to China’s ‘blacklist’ of foreign tourist locales

October 11, 2022

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The government of China has reportedly added the Philippines to its ‘blacklist’ of overseas tourist destinations it believes its own nationals should avoid due to a growing range of public safety concerns. A...

Philippines Department of Justice details intent to indict Kazuo Okada

Adam Morgan

October 5, 2022

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In the Philippines and the Department of Justice has reportedly announced that it is to file criminal charges against Japanese casino magnate Kazuo Okada following his attempted late-May takeover of the Okada M...

Philippines legislators to consider fresh iGaming prohibition measure

Adam Morgan

September 20, 2022

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In the Philippines and a prominent politician has reportedly filed legislation that would look to rescind the nation’s foreign-facing online gambling licensing program and make the delivery of iGaming services ...

PAGCor orders two locally-licensed iGaming enterprises to close

Adam Morgan

September 19, 2022

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The gaming regulator for the Philippines has reportedly ordered a pair of locally-licensed iGaming firms to close after detaining 140 members of their staffs who were suspected of having been kidnapped and forc...

PAGCor to lead collective crackdown against online gambling-related crime

Adam Morgan

September 16, 2022

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The new head for the gaming regulator of the Philippines has reportedly announced that his organization is to lead a collaborative campaign that will endeavor to crack down on crimes associated with the operati...

PAGCor issues cease-and-desist order on Okada Manila takeover

Adam Morgan

September 6, 2022

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The casino regulator for the Philippines has reportedly directed the disputed representatives of Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Incorporated to immediately end their continuing takeover of the 993-room ...

New turn in the long-running conversation on PAGCor privatization

Adam Morgan

September 1, 2022

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In the Philippines and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has reportedly called on newly-elected President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr to establish a new state-run regulator for the nation’s ...

PAGCor casino privatization potentially back on the cards

Adam Morgan

August 30, 2022

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In the Philippines and the head of the nation’s Department of Finance has reportedly called on the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCor) to immediately begin unravelling its dual role a...

Alejandro Tengco named new boss of the Philippines’ PAGCor regulator

Adam Morgan

August 24, 2022

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In the Philippines and newly-elected President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr has reportedly appointed close friend Alejandro Tengco (pictured) to serve as the next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the ...

Okada Manila ownership row headed to court in the Philippines

Adam Morgan

August 16, 2022

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In the Philippines and the long-running battle to determine who has ultimate control over the 993-room Okada Manila facility is reportedly heading to court after owner Universal Entertainment Corporation announ...

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation ‘tops off’ its Solaire Resort North development

Adam Morgan

July 28, 2022

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In the Philippines and local casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation reportedly held a special ceremony earlier this week to ‘top off’ the construction program for its coming Solaire Resort North develop...

Resorts World Manila rebrands as Newport World Resorts

Adam Morgan

July 20, 2022

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In the Philippines and the operator behind the giant Resorts World Manila property has reportedly announced that it has rebranded the 1,574-room venue with its 323,000 sq ft gaming floor as Newport World Resort...

Philippines gaming regulator explains alleged POGO back tax shortfall

Adam Morgan

June 28, 2022

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The gaming regulator for the Philippines has reportedly announced the resolution of a little over a third of the back taxes an independent government commission recently claimed was owed by the Asian country’s ...

Universal Entertainment Corporation to file criminal charges over Okada Manila raid

Adam Morgan

June 2, 2022

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Japanese pachinko, slot and arcade games manufacturer Universal Entertainment Corporation has reportedly announced that it is to file criminal charges regarding the attempted Tuesday takeover of its Okada Manil...

PAGCor to probe ‘illegal and violent’ Okada Manila takeover

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2022

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The gaming regulator for the Philippines has reportedly announced that it is to officially investigate yesterday’s alleged violent storming of the giant Okada Manila development by multiple representatives of J...

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Philippines said to have been added to China’s ‘blacklist’ of foreign tourist locales

Philippines Department of Justice details intent to indict Kazuo Okada

Philippines legislators to consider fresh iGaming prohibition measure

PAGCor orders two locally-licensed iGaming enterprises to close

PAGCor to lead collective crackdown against online gambling-related crime

PAGCor issues cease-and-desist order on Okada Manila takeover

New turn in the long-running conversation on PAGCor privatization

PAGCor casino privatization potentially back on the cards

Alejandro Tengco named new boss of the Philippines’ PAGCor regulator

Okada Manila ownership row headed to court in the Philippines

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation ‘tops off’ its Solaire Resort North development

Resorts World Manila rebrands as Newport World Resorts

Philippines gaming regulator explains alleged POGO back tax shortfall

Universal Entertainment Corporation to file criminal charges over Okada Manila raid

PAGCor to probe ‘illegal and violent’ Okada Manila takeover

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