Industry
February 7, 2022
The Philippines to Reopen Its Borders for International Travelers
The Philippines is ready to welcome foreign tourists once again. The country had to tighten COVID-19 mandates over the past few months, hoping to stem the tide of a resurgent virus, and it did. The convergence of the Omicron and Delta COVID-19 variants forced the country to seek a more drastic measure in reigning in […]
Sports
February 2, 2022
Jade SportsBet Focuses on Retention and Acquisition in the Philippines
Establishing its footprint as the leading sports betting platform in the Philippines, Jade SportsBet is looking to expand its clout in the region and offer new ways to engage with customers and retain fans. To achieve this, Jade SportsBet is taking stock of its current offer and focusing on providing a growing customer base with better options in […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Metro Manila to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Casinos Still Questionable
The Philippines government announced that it will reduce the COVID-19 alert for the National Capital Region, which includes Metro Manila, from Level 3 to Level 2, due to a decrease in the number of cases. While it’s good news for the city and the rest of the country, casinos could still have to operate under […]
Casino
January 24, 2022
Philippines: Casino Operators, PAGCOR Help Typhoon Victims
Back in December 2021, a catastrophic tropical cyclone dubbed Typhoon Odette struck the Philippines. Odette left thousands of residents without a home and access to water or food during Christmas and New Year. But casinos in the country did not hesitate and immediately stepped up to help the victims of the typhoon. PAGCOR Helps Typhoon […]
Casino
January 17, 2022
The Philippines to Extend Limited Capacity Protocols for Casinos, Venues
The Philippines will keep casinos in its capital, Manila, operating at limited capacity for the next two weeks as the government assesses the situation and tries to stem the tide of the latest COVID-19 wave. The alert level in the capital has been set at Level 3 and will remain so through January 31, 2022. […]
Legal
January 10, 2022
Philippine Court Clears Okada Manila Founder of Fraud
A legal battle involving Kazuo Okada that has been brewing for years is now only going to gain strength. The Court of Appeals of the Philippines has rescinded fraud allegations against the Japanese billionaire entrepreneur and Takahiro Usui, an associate, regarding claims of misappropriation of more than $3 million from Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Manila Casinos Back on Lockdown as COVID-19 Threat Rises
Last October, after repeatedly dealing with COVID-19 issues, Manila finally found some relief. The Philippine city was the last to be able to lower its threat level, from 3 to 2, which gave area casinos a little breathing room. It was short-lived, though, as the threat level is being returned to 3. For the next […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Rich Goldman Announced Solaire Profit Sharing Agreement Void
Rich Goldman Holdings, a company involved in junket operations as part of its leisure and entertainment business, announced in a filing to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) that the profit share agreement with a venture partner related to junket business at Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila had been terminated. Agreement Terminated Rich […]
Casino
December 15, 2021
Philippines: COVID-Related Restrictions Remain in Place
The COVID-19 pandemic grew exponentially in the Philippines. In an effort to stop the spread and flatten the curve of positive cases, the government introduced strict COVID-related rules. Earlier this year, in March and April, the country has seen significant spikes of COVID cases, surpassing 10,000 cases per day. Philippine Businesses Have Been through a […]
Casino
December 15, 2021
New Philippines Casino Launching Today in Clark Freeport Zone
Hann Casino Resort in the Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines is opening its doors today, according to an announcement by its developer, Hann Philippines Inc. This new plan involves the expansion and rebranding of the former Widus Hotel & Casino complex through an investment of $238.3 million by Hann Philippines. Clark Continues to Expand In addition […]