Philippines: E-games top GGR table for the first time
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has revealed e-games have overtaken land-based casinos as the main driver of gambling revenue in the country for the first time.
Online gambling was responsible for gross gambling revenue of PHP51.39 billion (US$925 million)1 PHP = 0.0180 USD
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In contrast, licensed casinos – which have historically dominated revenue generation in the Philippines – generated PHP49.28 billion (US$887 million)1 PHP = 0.0180 USD
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Overall, the gaming sector in the Philippines saw GGR of PHP104.12 billion (US$1.87 billion)1 PHP = 0.0180 USD
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“The e-games and e-bingo segment made history by becoming the industry’s top revenue driver for the first time,” said PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Alejandro H Tengco.
“This represents not just revenue growth but how consumer behavior continues to shift towards digital, on-demand gaming experiences, accelerated by greater access to mobile technology,” he added.
PAGCOR-operated casinos generated PHP3.45 billion (US$62.1 million)1 PHP = 0.0180 USD
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PAGCOR currently serves as both regulator and gaming operator, but the latter role will end in 2026, leaving the organization to focus solely on regulation.
“While there was a minimal dip in revenues from licensed casinos compared to last year’s figures due to growing digital competition, this segment shows sustained strength and relevance,” Tengco continued.
“The performance of brick-and-mortar casinos remains critical to industry stability, particularly in tourism-driven hubs such as Entertainment City and Clark.”
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