Philippines

PAGCOR Blocks Nearly 75% of Detected Illegal Online Gambling Sites, Pushes for Online Gaming Regulation

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against illegal online gaming, successfully blocking 5,793 of the 7,747 sites detected, which accoun...

Andrew Lo Appointed President of Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc, Succeeding David Chua

Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. has named Andrew Lo Kai Bong its new president following David Chua Ming Huat's sudden departure. This leadership transition was announced in a filing to the Philippines Stock Exch...

Philippine Gaming Industry Revenue Soars 19% to $3.3 Billion in First Half of 2024

The Philippine gaming industry witnessed a significant surge in revenue during the first half of 2024, reporting a year-on-year growth of 19.2%. According to the latest figures released by the Philippine Amusem...

Philippines Court Freezes Assets of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Linked to Illegal POGO Activities

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...

PAGCOR Enforces POGO Hub Ban to Enhance Regulation and Combat Crime

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy shift, declaring that POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hubs will no longer be permitted. This move, disclose...

Waterfront Philippines Inc. Nears Completion of Manila Hotel and Casino Reconstruction by 2025

Waterfront Philippines Inc. is poised to complete the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino reconstruction by the end of next year. This project, which has faced several delays, will see its first phase completed ...

PH Resorts Ends Agreement with TRLEI for Emerald Bay Resort Project

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc, which is overseeing the stalled Emerald Bay Resort casino project in Mactan, Cebu, has officially terminated its term sheet with Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLE...

FATF Keeps Philippines on Grey List, Cites Need for Further AML/CFT Improvements

On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its "grey list" of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF ackno...

Jade SportsBet Resumes Operations in the Philippines After Regulatory Suspension Lifted

Jade SportsBet, an online wagering platform operated by Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc., has successfully lifted the suspension on its operations in the Philippines. This development comes after...

Philippines DOJ Accepts Human Trafficking Complaint Against Suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo

Authorities in the Philippines have lodged a qualified human trafficking complaint against suspended Bamban, Tarlac "POGO Mayor" Alice Guo at the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint, filed on Friday by t...