PAGCOR Philippinen News 2026
AI-GENERATEDYellow Bat Gaming and BingoPlus Partner for Exclusive Philippine Slot Content
Yellow Bat Gaming has signed a long-term deal with BingoPlus to create bespoke slots, starting with a title featuring the local icon Reyna Ahas.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Data Breach Probe: Concerns Over Philippine Restricted Persons List
Philippine regulator PAGCOR is investigating a potential data leak involving its national NDRP blacklist. Security of digital gaming markets in SE Asia is under pressure.
AI-GENERATEDBoracay Casino Opposition: Bishops Advocate for Sustainable Tourism
More than 12 Catholic bishops are opposing the new Kaban Hotel and Casino on Boracay, calling for a shift toward family-centric and environmental tourism.
AI-GENERATEDPayment Giant PayCools Enters Philippine Gaming Market Following PAGCOR Accreditation
Payment Innovation Inc., operating as PayCools, has secured PAGCOR accreditation as of October 29 to provide payment gateway services to the Philippine gaming sector.
AI-GENERATEDPhilippines Reevaluate Visa-Free Policy for China Due to POGO Illegalities
Following raids involving 101 foreign nationals, the Philippines is reviewing visa-free entry for Chinese citizens to curb illicit offshore gaming operations (POGOs).
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Reports Record 40,000 Gambling Exclusions in Six Months
The Philippine regulator PAGCOR has seen a massive surge in voluntary and family-initiated exclusions, reaching 40,000 individuals within half a year.
AI-GENERATEDCentury Entertainment Expands in Philippines to Avoid Delisting in Hong Kong
To end its trading suspension by late 2026, Century Entertainment is diversifying its Philippine gaming network, reporting a GGR of HK$86.9 million.
AI-GENERATEDPlayson Appoints Cosmin Tanase as Permanent Head of Compliance
iGaming supplier Playson promotes Cosmin Tanase to lead its legal compliance permanently, following successful market entries in the Philippines and Alberta.
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-GENERATEDEGT Digital Expands in the Philippines Following New PAGCOR Accreditations
EGT Digital secures PAGCOR accreditation for casino content, sports betting, and aggregation, positioning itself ahead of the April 2026 regulatory deadline.
AI-GENERATEDInternational Entertainment Targets Late 2026 Philippine Online Launch
International Entertainment Corporation eyes an August or September launch for its Philippine online gaming site, following a 60.7% surge in gaming revenue.
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-GENERATEDPhilippine Regulator Pagcor Fines Gambling Firm Over Unauthorized Giveaway
Pagcor has issued a P1 million fine to a licensed gambling firm for an unauthorized smartphone giveaway worth P4 million involving influencer Ivana Alawi.