Industry
June 1, 2021
Philippine President Duterte Anxious to See Approval of Bill to Find New Tax Dollars
The Philippines still hasn’t been able to start its recovery from COVID-19, with cases still emerging that are hindering the relaxation of health restrictions. Metro Manila is still under modified quarantine, and will be until the middle of the month, which means casino revenue will still be under expectations. The biggest benefit can be offered […]
Industry
May 6, 2021
Philippine Casinos on the Way to Economic Recovery
PAGCOR, the Philippine gambling regulator released data outlining gross gaming revenue for Q1 of 2021. GGR in Q1 of 2021 hit Php23.27 billion, which marks an increase of 17.5% when compared to Q4 2020. Licensed Casinos Mark Increase in GGR for Q1 2021 More than a year has passed since the start of the global […]
Casino
May 4, 2021
PAGCOR Issues Online Gaming Licenses to Three Resorts
The pandemic has prompted Philippines gambling regulator PAGCOR to expedite the transition towards online legal gaming hosted by the country’s leading casino resorts. Casino Resorts in the Philippines Turn to Online Gambling as Lifeline Philippines state-controlled Entertainment City integrated resort operators have launched online casinos as the country continues to battle a raging COVID-19 pandemic which has […]
Casino
April 29, 2021
PAGCOR Off to a Slow Start as Profit Remains Low in the First Quarter
While other areas of the world have seen significant improvements in the COVID-19 fight, the Philippines haven’t been as lucky. The country hasn’t been able to free itself from the grasp of the coronavirus, which forced the government to issue new quarantine restrictions at the end of last month. These restrictions affected casino operators in […]
Casino
January 11, 2021
Court Blocks 5% Franchise Tax on POGOs to Stop Exodus
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has blocked a 5% franchise tax that focuses on POGOs turnover instead of their revenue, leading to many deciding to quit in the end. Philippines Puts the Tax Burden on POGOs The Philippines is struggling with a mass exodus of casino operators that have been leaving due to a […]
Casino
January 4, 2021
PAGCOR Pays $354m in 2020 to Help with Covid-19 Relief Efforts
PAGCOR contributed $354 million to the Bureau of the Treasury in a bid to bolster Covid-19 relief efforts in 2020. PAGCOR Continues to Help in Covid-19 Relief Efforts The Philippines gaming regulator (PAGCOR) has played a key role in offsetting the economic impact the Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted on the country, remitting an estimated $354 […]
Business
January 3, 2021
Rich Goldman Commences Junket Operations in the Philippines
Rich Goldman Holdings announced in a filing to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) December 30, 2020, it signed a profit share agreement with the joint venture partner to commence junket business at Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila. Junket Operations Cleared to Commence The signed profit share agreement between the former Macau junket […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
The Philippines Extends Measures in Metro Manila
The Philippines has extended the lockdown measures on Metropolitan Manila until 31 January next year. Extended Measures On Monday, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Metropolitan Manila will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of January 2021. Mr. Duterte’s statement was released by the country’s official media agency – the Philippine News […]
Casino
December 20, 2020
Philippines’ Gaming Industry to Revive with E-cockfights and Online Gambling
The Philippines plan to revive its gambling industry by attracting foreign operators, allowing betting for locals, and providing new services such as horse racing and cockfighting. The Philippines Revives Economy with More Online Gambling and Betting The Philippines is moving towards introducing online gambling for local operators, expanding overseas, and coining new gambling products such […]
Industry
December 9, 2020
FBM Continues Its Global Gaming Expansion and Arrives in the Philippines
Global gaming brand FBM continues to expand globally with a new entry into the Philippines bringing both new games and gaming cabinets to the country. FBM’s Slots Development Operation Reaches the Philippines Founded in 2001, gaming market bingo and slot leader FBM is now entering the Dragon Club Casino Filipino Binondo in the Philippines in […]