Philippines

August 11, 2025 0

Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp recorded a significant downturn in the first half of 2025, posting a net loss of JPY9.87...

GSIS Responds to Criticism Over DigiPlus Investment, Pledges Full Transparency

August 8, 2025 0

In the Philippines, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has come under intense public and legislative scrutiny following revelations of...

Okada Manila Announces Leadership Transition as Byron Yip Steps Down

August 7, 2025 0

Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the operator behind the renowned Okada Manila resort in the Philippines, has revealed a significant leadership change,...

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

August 7, 2025 0

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...

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

July 30, 2025 0

The Philippine gaming industry saw a major shift in the first half of 2025 as the online gaming segment surged...

Marcos Leaves Online Gambling Unaddressed in 2025 SONA

July 29, 2025 0

In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during...

Philippine Integrated Resorts See Q2 Revenue Slide Despite Strong H1 GGR

July 24, 2025 0

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the Philippines’ integrated resort (IR) casinos reached PHP93.36 billion (US$1.65 billion) in the first six months of...

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

Gaming Law & Legislation

July 18, 2025 0

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has introduced legislation that would outlaw online gambling across the Philippines, citing the growing toll it takes on...

Philippine Central Bank Proposes Tighter Oversight for Online Gambling Payments

July 16, 2025 0

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in...

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

Gaming Law & Legislation

July 14, 2025 0

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...

PAGCOR Orders Removal of Gambling Billboards in Effort to Curb Addiction