Location: Philippines

Philippine lawmakers seek investigation into igaming risks

11 July 2025 at 6:33am UTC-4
Calls are mounting in the Philippines’ House of Representatives for an inquiry into igaming's regulatory gaps and potential social harms. Representative Nathaniel Oducado ...

PAGCOR calls for stricter online gambling rules

10 July 2025 at 5:42am UTC-4
Philippines' gambling regulator PAGCOR is calling for stricter regulation of online gambling in response to a Filipino lawmaker filing a bill that would instead introduce a ...

Four Korean nationals arrested for illegal online gambling operations

8 July 2025 at 7:10am UTC-4
A coordinated operation between Philippine and Korean authorities has led to the arrest of four Korean nationals who are suspected of running an illegal online gambling operation ...

DFNN urges Philippines to employ “proportionality and precision” in online gambling restrictions

8 July 2025 at 6:52am UTC-4
Philippines gaming technology firm DFNN has called on lawmakers to ensure that any changes to the country’s online gaming regulations are applied carefully or risk driving ...
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Philippines senator files bill to ban online gambling

7 July 2025 at 6:38am UTC-4
A Filipino legislator has filed a bill that would introduce a complete ban on online gambling in the country. Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri filed his bill, named the Anti-Online ...

Proposed Philippine igaming bill faces scrutiny

4 July 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
A proposal by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to make stricter igaming regulations in the Philippines has sparked concern among investors and a warning from the Catholic Church ...
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PAGCOR grants PHP50 million for deportation of illegal POGO workers

3 July 2025 at 7:53am UTC-4
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration will receive a PHP50 million grant to support its efforts to deport illegal gambling workers. The grant comes from the country’s gambling ...

Philippine lawmakers target e-wallet access to gambling apps amid growing addiction concerns

27 June 2025 at 7:03am UTC-4
Philippine lawmakers are set to introduce a bill that would control how digital wallets connect users to igaming sites. Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores told DZMM that he was ...

Philippine government urged to ban online gambling advertisements

23 June 2025 at 8:01am UTC-4
A former Philippine anti-corruption official has called on the national government to expand its crackdown on illegal online gambling, including banning ads promoting such ...

PAGCOR launches site to tackle illegal gaming

18 June 2025 at 5:52am UTC-4
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has announced the launch of a new website designed to fight illegal gambling platforms. The PAGCOR Guarantee site aims to provide a reliable ...

Bloomberry launches online gaming platform in the Philippines

10 June 2025 at 8:26am UTC-4
Philippines integrated resort operator Bloomberry Resorts has launched a new online gaming site featuring free movie streaming. Bloomberry Chief Executive Enrique K. Razon ...

Philippines passes Anti-POGO Act

10 June 2025 at 7:38am UTC-4
The Philippine Senate has passed the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 strengthening the ban on Philippine offshore gambling operators, or POGOs, as well as introducing a measure to penalize ...

Fanatics inks outsourcing deal with Philippines-based Claymore Solutions

2 June 2025 at 7:28am UTC-4
Fanatics Betting & Gaming has outsourced a significant proportion of its back-office function to the Philippines via a partnership with PAGCOR-accredited business process ...

PAGCOR Chairman and board offer courtesy resignations

30 May 2025 at 7:13am UTC-4
Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, has confirmed that he and the board have submitted courtesy resignations after President ...

Newport World Resorts to upgrade online platform amid increasing competition

22 May 2025 at 8:29am UTC-4
Philippines integrated resort operator Newport World Resort is improving its online gambling platform, as competiton intensifies in the region. The Philippines e-gaming market ...