PAGCOR: Latest News, Market Updates, and Regulatory Insights
AI-GENERATEDPhilippine Casinos: PAGCOR Eyes Mandatory Smart Table Tech by 2027
Regulator PAGCOR is considering a mandate for smart gaming tables to enhance transaction tracking, with implementation expected no earlier than late 2027.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Privatization Near: Philippines to Split Regulator and Operator Roles
The Philippine gambling authority PAGCOR is expected to finalize the separation of its regulatory and operator roles soon, affecting around 40 casino branches.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Demands AI-Ready Gaming Regulations to Combat Sophisticated Fraud
The Philippine regulator PAGCOR emphasizes the need for evolving rules to manage AI-driven compliance and emerging fraud threats in the gaming sector.
AI-GENERATEDBoracay's First Casino-Hotel: Kaban Set for September Opening
Boracay island is welcoming its first dedicated casino resort. The Kaban Hotel and Casino features 2,000 square meters of gaming space licensed by PAGCOR.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR to Launch Mobile App to Verify Online Gaming Licenses
Philippine regulator PAGCOR is introducing a verification app to protect players from the approximately 50 percent of illegal gaming sites operating in the country.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification for 16 Casino Filipino Sites
The Philippine regulator PAGCOR secures ISO 9001:2015 certification for 16 land-based sites, ensuring international quality standards through March 2029.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Implements New Minimum Guaranteed Fees for Philippine Gaming Operators
Philippine regulator PAGCOR launched its new fee structure for gaming system administrators on July 1, 2026, requiring minimum monthly payments of up to 9 million PHP.
AI-GENERATEDPhilippines Market Shrinks as Tighter Regulations Prioritize Safety
The Philippine regulator PAGCOR reports a 26.6% revenue drop in H1 2026, a move experts describe as a healthy contraction driven by stricter oversight.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Profit Plummets: Philippine Regulator Reports 85 Percent Income Drop
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR saw net income fall to 1.58 billion PHP in H1 2026, hit by a 42% decline in e-games and rising mandatory remittances.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Casino Privatization: Staffing Mandates Could Lower Valuation
Legal experts warn that mandatory staff retention for 40 Casino Filipino branches could deter buyers and reduce bid values in the upcoming privatization sale.
AI-GENERATEDCebu City Legal Office Supports Gambling Ad Ban With Revisions
Authorities in Cebu City back a proposed citywide gambling ad ban but demand revisions for digital platforms to protect constitutional free speech rights.
AI-GENERATEDPagcor to Exit Casino Operations, Focus Solely on Regulation
The Philippine gambling regulator Pagcor plans to divest its casino operations by year-end 2026, shifting focus to pure regulation. A recommendation for the privatization of Casino Filipino is expected to reach the President in August.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Shines in 2025 Dividend Remittances – Billions for Philippine Treasury
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ranks among the top five Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for 2025, contributing 12.7 billion Philippine Pesos to the national budget in 2024.
AI-GENERATEDPresident Marcos Jr. praises PAGCOR for economic contributions & high dividends
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lauded the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its contributions in fiscal year 2025. It transferred PHP 12.67 billion (approx. USD 230 million) representing 75% of its 2024 net income, to the national treasury.