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Suntrust Manila Casino Project Delayed to Q4 2025

November 15, 2024

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The highly anticipated $1.1 billion hotel and casino project in Manila’s Entertainment City by Suntrust Resort Holdings, a subsidiary of LET Group, has been pushed back to the fourth quarter of 2025. Initially ...

Philippine Gaming GGR Hits Record PHP94.61B in Q3

Vanja Mitic

November 14, 2024

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The Philippine gaming industry, inclusive of its diverse non-casino operations, has reached unprecedented heights with gross gaming revenue (GGR) soaring to PHP94.61 billion (US$1.61 billion) in the third quart...

GiG Expands into Asian Market through Major Partnership with Solaire Resorts

Johnny K.

November 12, 2024

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In a landmark deal for the company, Gaming Innovation Group Software Plc (GiG) has announced its expansion into the Asian iGaming market through a significant partnership with Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and...

President Ferdinand Marcos Orders Immediate Ban on POGOs, Offshore Gaming in the Philippines

Johnny K.

November 9, 2024

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In a significant regulatory move, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 74, enacting an immediate prohibition on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and rel...

BI Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Nationals in Muntinlupa Exposes New POGO-Linked Scam Hubs

Vanja Mitic

November 4, 2024

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In a recent enforcement surge, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) conducted a targeted operation in Muntinlupa City, Philippines, leading to the arrest of eight foreign nationals who now face deportation due to the...

PAGCOR Reports Strong Financial Performance Amid Gaming Sector Growth

Vanja Mitic

October 29, 2024

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has disclosed an impressive financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, with revenues reaching Php79.43 billion (US$1.36 billion). This figu...

Strategic Reforms Propel Philippines Towards Exiting FATF Grey List

Vanja Mitic

October 28, 2024

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The Philippines is on the verge of a significant regulatory milestone as it nears its removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. This progress stems from a series of strategic reforms impl...

Graft Charges Filed Against Porac Mayor Over Alleged Illegal POGO Ties

Johnny K.

October 17, 2024

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Philippine authorities have filed graft charges against suspended Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil and several other local officials, accusing them of involvement in the illegal activities of a Philippine Offs...

Philippine Authorities Arrest POGO Kingpin in Major Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic

October 11, 2024

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In a strategic operation executed late on Thursday, October 10, Philippine law enforcement captured Lyu Dong, a Chinese national deemed the "big boss" of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Th...

3,000 POGO Workers Exit Philippines Amid Visa Downgrades and Industry Shutdown

Johnny K.

September 30, 2024

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Approximately 3,000 foreign employees working for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have left the Philippines following the downgrading of their visas, according to a report from the Bureau of Im...

Universal Entertainment To Improve Compliance Through Governance Committee

Johnny K.

September 16, 2024

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Universal Entertainment Corp, the parent company of Okada Manila, has announced the formation of a Governance Committee aimed at evaluating and improving its management compliance practices. The decision to est...

Philippines: DOJ to Investigate Alleged Mass Graves at Porac POGO Site

Johnny K.

September 14, 2024

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Philippines has announced plans to investigate reports of mass graves at the raided Lucky South 99, a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) located in Porac, Pampanga...

Pagcor to Postpone Casino Privatization Until 2026 Amid Charter Amendments

Johnny K.

September 13, 2024

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The planned privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) casinos under the Casino Filipino brand has been delayed until 2026. According to Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco, the dela...

Travellers International Expands Beyond Manila with New Resort Developments in Boracay and Cebu

Johnny K.

September 12, 2024

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Travellers International Hotel Group, led by Chairman Kevin Tan, is set to expand its operations with two major integrated resort projects outside of Manila. These developments, located in Boracay and Cebu, rep...

Launch Date for New Solaire Puerto Azul IR Project in Cavite Clarified by Bloomberry

Vanja Mitic

September 12, 2024

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In a strategic move to broaden its hospitality and gaming empire, Bloomberry Resorts Corp has unveiled plans to develop its third Solaire-branded integrated resort, to be located in the picturesque setting of P...

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Suntrust Manila Casino Project Delayed to Q4 2025

Philippine Gaming GGR Hits Record PHP94.61B in Q3

GiG Expands into Asian Market through Major Partnership with Solaire Resorts

President Ferdinand Marcos Orders Immediate Ban on POGOs, Offshore Gaming in the Philippines

BI Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Nationals in Muntinlupa Exposes New POGO-Linked Scam Hubs

PAGCOR Reports Strong Financial Performance Amid Gaming Sector Growth

Strategic Reforms Propel Philippines Towards Exiting FATF Grey List

Graft Charges Filed Against Porac Mayor Over Alleged Illegal POGO Ties

Philippine Authorities Arrest POGO Kingpin in Major Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

3,000 POGO Workers Exit Philippines Amid Visa Downgrades and Industry Shutdown

Universal Entertainment To Improve Compliance Through Governance Committee

Philippines: DOJ to Investigate Alleged Mass Graves at Porac POGO Site

Pagcor to Postpone Casino Privatization Until 2026 Amid Charter Amendments

Travellers International Expands Beyond Manila with New Resort Developments in Boracay and Cebu

Launch Date for New Solaire Puerto Azul IR Project in Cavite Clarified by Bloomberry

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