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

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

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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

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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...

Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry to Launch Solaire Puerto Azul Casino in Cavite by 2028

Vanja Mitic

September 11, 2024

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In an ambitious move poised to revitalize the local gaming landscape, billionaire tycoon Enrique Razon is slated to open a state-of-the-art casino in Cavite by 2028. This venture is part of a strategic initiati...

PAGCOR Announces Significant Fee Reductions for Online Gaming in the Philippines

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September 10, 2024

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In a strategic move to stimulate the Philippine gaming market, PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) has announced a significant reduction in license fees charged to the country's integrated reso...

Major Human Trafficking Raid on POGO Hub in Cebu Leads to Multiple Arrests

Vanja Mitic

September 9, 2024

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The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has taken decisive action against human trafficking by charging 16 foreign nationals following a significant raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (...

Cebu’s Next Big Leap: Travellers International Eyes New Integrated Resort

Vanja Mitic

September 5, 2024

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In an ambitious move to broaden its gaming and leisure portfolio, Travellers International Hotel Group is reportedly setting its sights on a substantial new venture in Cebu, Philippines. The project, valued at ...

Philippine Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Illegal POGOs in Central Visayas

Vanja Mitic

September 3, 2024

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has escalated its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), spurred by a major operation last Saturday at a...

Philippine Supreme Court Orders PAGCOR to Pay 30 Years of Dues to Sports Commission

Vanja Mitic

August 27, 2024

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In a landmark decision, the Philippine Supreme Court has ordered the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to remit 30 years' worth of payments to the Philippine Sports Commission. This ruling, m...

Solaire Resort North to Launch VIP Gaming Operations in Early September

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August 17, 2024

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Solaire Resort North, a new luxury casino complex located in Quezon City, northeast of Manila, is preparing to launch its VIP gaming operations in early September. This significant development follows the prope...

Bloomberry Q2 Revenue Falls 4% as VIP Declines at Solaire Entertainment City, Despite North’s Strong Start

Johnny K.

August 14, 2024

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Bloomberry Resorts Corp reported a decline in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, with consolidated gross gaming revenues falling by 4% year-on-year to Php14.5 billion ($255 million). This...

Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom

Vanja Mitic

August 11, 2024

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Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GG...

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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

Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry to Launch Solaire Puerto Azul Casino in Cavite by 2028

PAGCOR Announces Significant Fee Reductions for Online Gaming in the Philippines

Major Human Trafficking Raid on POGO Hub in Cebu Leads to Multiple Arrests

Cebu’s Next Big Leap: Travellers International Eyes New Integrated Resort

Philippine Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Illegal POGOs in Central Visayas

Philippine Supreme Court Orders PAGCOR to Pay 30 Years of Dues to Sports Commission

Solaire Resort North to Launch VIP Gaming Operations in Early September

Bloomberry Q2 Revenue Falls 4% as VIP Declines at Solaire Entertainment City, Despite North’s Strong Start

Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom

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