Philippines | World Casino News

Bloomberry Exec. says Philippines may surpass Singapore in casino gaming

March 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Philippines

An improvement in tourism numbers as well as infrastructure within the Philippines may give the country an opportunity to see their casino sector outperform Singapore in the near future. Speaking with CNBC late...

Higher costs hurt bottom line at Genting Hong Kong

Adam Morgan

March 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Philippines

Asian casino operator Genting Hong Kong Limited has seen its annual profit for 2016 tumble from the $2.1 million it recorded for the previous twelve-month period to a deficit of just over $504,000 despite recor...

City Of Dreams Manila operator ordered to honor Bloomberry Resorts Corporation deal

Adam Morgan

March 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines

In the Philippines, the operator of the City Of Dreams Manila has reportedly lost a court action and been ordered to abide by a previous accord whereby it agreed not to employ any staff from rival Bloomberry Re...

Okada Manila parent raising funds on sale of treasury shares

Kim M

March 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, Philippines

1

Okada Manila casino resort will be the recipient of money raised from two exercises for disposal of treasury shares, according to an announcement by Universal Entertainment Corp (6425:Tokyo) on Thursday. In ...

Philweb ready to acquire 15 e-Game cafes from Pagcor

Lars Jones

March 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Philippines

According to a Wednesday filing with the Philippines Stock Exchange, Philweb Corp. (PSE:WEB) is looking to acquire 15 e-Games cafes from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) by tendering 7.5 mill...

Philippine senator wants new online gaming regulator created

Sadonna Price

March 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Licensing, Philippines

Philippine Senator Richard Gordon announced during a recent senate hearing that he wishes to see a new regulator created for the regulation of online gaming in the Philippines. Gordon feels that a new regulator...

Cagayan de Oro casino proposal ignites interest

Kim M

March 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Philippines

Plans for a proposed casino in the city of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines are sparking interests beyond those of Limketkai and Sons Inc., said City Councilor Zaldy Ocon on Monday. Local news agency SunSta...

Okada Manila installs Interblock multi-player Stadium concept

Adam Morgan

February 28, 2017

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Philippines

In the Philippines, Tiger Resort Leisure And Entertainment Incorporated has reportedly premiered the Stadium automated multi-player electronic table games concept from innovator Interblock inside its new Okada ...

SM Group takes control of City of Dreams Manila parent company

Renee Kingsley

February 23, 2017

Casino News, World Casino News, Casinos of the Philippines, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Philippines

2

The Philippines publicly listed company, Premium Leisure Corp, which owns half of the casino arm of the City of Dreams Manila resort, has been taken over by the Manila-based SM Investments Corporation holding c...

Activists ask court to block construction of Manila Army and Navy Club casino

Lars Jones

February 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines

A local action group has asked the Philippines Court of Appeals to issue a temporary restraining order against government agencies and private developers of the controversial "Army Navy Club" casino and hotel u...

Okada Manila changes opening date to late March

Sadonna Price

February 13, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Philippines

Expected to host festivities on the February 17, visitors who anticipated a grand opening of all facilities at Okada Manila this week, will have to wait just a little bit longer as the festivities have now been...

Pagcor Chief: Neither was I offered nor did I take any bribe

Renee Kingsley

February 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Bribery, Philippines

The Chairwoman and CEO of the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp has denied being offered a bribe from Macau-based gaming scion Jack Lam. Andrea Domingo, the current Pagcor chief, did acknowledge that she me...

More stringent anti-money laundering rules on the horizon for Philippine casinos

Adam Morgan

February 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Money Laundering, Philippines

In the Philippines, lawmakers reportedly look set to require the nation’s land-based casinos to observe more stringent anti-money laundering rules following last year’s alleged laundering of funds electronicall...

Church opposes local business’ plan for casino in Cagayan de Oro

Kim M

February 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Philippines

A plan by local business, Limketkai Sons Inc., for the creation of a casino within the company’s commercial complex located in the city of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines is being met with disapproval by the ...

Pagcor’s authority over online gambling questioned by Sen. Francis Escudero

Renee Kingsley

February 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Asian Casino News, Philippines

Senator Francis Escudero has now questioned the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (Pagcor) authority over online gambling, as reported by the Manila Times. He claims that it is still unclear who reg...

Please confirm that you are not a robot.

Top Online Casinos in United States

Top Online Bingo in United States

Top Online Poker in United States

Top Online Sportbooks in United States

Bloomberry Exec. says Philippines may surpass Singapore in casino gaming

Higher costs hurt bottom line at Genting Hong Kong

City Of Dreams Manila operator ordered to honor Bloomberry Resorts Corporation deal

Okada Manila parent raising funds on sale of treasury shares

Philweb ready to acquire 15 e-Game cafes from Pagcor

Philippine senator wants new online gaming regulator created

Cagayan de Oro casino proposal ignites interest

Okada Manila installs Interblock multi-player Stadium concept

SM Group takes control of City of Dreams Manila parent company

Activists ask court to block construction of Manila Army and Navy Club casino

Okada Manila changes opening date to late March

Pagcor Chief: Neither was I offered nor did I take any bribe

More stringent anti-money laundering rules on the horizon for Philippine casinos

Church opposes local business’ plan for casino in Cagayan de Oro

Pagcor’s authority over online gambling questioned by Sen. Francis Escudero

Hong Kong Eyes Legal Basketball Betting with 50% Tax on Net Profits

Crypto.com Takes Nevada Gaming Regulators to Court Over Block on Sports Event Contracts

Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins Expands to Michigan and Ontario After Success in New Jersey

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Arrested in Massive Gambling Operation Scandal in Florida

Kentucky’s Largest Retail Sportsbook Set to Open at The Mint Gaming Hall