Industry
August 1, 2022
PAGCOR Shares H1 2022 Financial Report, Revenue Reaches $481.9M
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has posted a financial report for the first half of 2022 and the data states that its YoY revenue has increased by 68.11%. In the period between January and June 2022, the total reported revenue reached P26.70 billion ($481.9 million). PAGCOR’s Revenue Even Exceeded the Original Expectations Originally, […]
Industry
July 26, 2022
Philippine Gambling Revenue Projected Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels By 2026
COVID-19 bans and lockdowns affected the gaming industry worldwide, and projections place 2026 as a recovery date for the Philippines, in line with Macau and Singapore estimations. Return to Normalcy Takes Time All sectors of the entire hospitality industry were heavily affected by the not-so-recent pandemic and gambling was hit especially hard, as it infuses […]
Industry
July 26, 2022
PAGCOR Opened an Evacuation Center in Laguna
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has demonstrated its commitment to the safety of Philippine citizens by opening a new multi-purpose evacuation center. The new establishment will shelter people in times of disaster and provide them with all the necessities they might need. PAGCOR’s New Facility Is Well-Equipped PAGCOR officially opened the new evacuation […]
Casino
July 25, 2022
PH Resorts Clarifies No Loan Default in Stock Exchange Disclosures
Udenna Corp is a Philippine conglomerate and some worrying debt default news headlines lead to steep drops in many of the involved companies. PSE disclosures were issued by four companies, in order to clarify the confusion, addressing a single online article in the original disclosure statement documents. PSE Disclosures Clarify Default News After multiple news […]
Legal
July 15, 2022
UEC CEO Accuses Okada of Hiding Information in Battle over Okada Manila
The fierce fight over the control of the Okada Manila Casino Resort keeps on raging with more public statements from the involved parties. This time Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) CEO Jun Fujimoto has targeted accusations against Kazuo Okada and his representatives. Okada Accused of Concealing Information Regarding the ongoing dispute over the control of the […]
Legal
July 12, 2022
Dispute over Okada Manila Rages in Battle of Public Statements
While awaiting court proceedings, the battle for the Okada Manila casino resort continues to rage through a sharp exchange of remarks between the opposing parties – the group led by Japanese billionaire and founder of the resort, Kazuo Okada, and the board of Tiger Resorts, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI), which is backed by The […]
Casino
July 4, 2022
Kazuo Okada Issues First Statement Since Okada Manila Takeover
Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada, the founder of Okada Manila, has finally issued a statement regarding the ongoing dispute over the casino resort, which he took control over together with Antonio “Tonyboy” Cojuangco and Dindo Espeleta on May 31. Kazuo Okada’s Statement In his statement, directed toward the staff of the Okada Manila casino resort, Okada […]
Casino
July 4, 2022
Andrea Domingo to Remain Chair and CEO of PAGCOR
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr known by his moniker “Bongbong” has announced that the country plans no immediate replacement of the gaming regulator’s head. PAGCOR chairwoman and CEO Andrea Domingo will remain in the position and will not be replaced by George Erwin Garcia, a lawyer whose name was floated on social media as a […]
Industry
June 30, 2022
PAGCOR Collected Record Profits for the Past Six Years
The Philippines gambling watchdog, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has collected aggregated profits of over PHP300 billion ($5.5 billion) for the six-year period during which Andrea Domingo headed the regulator. Record Gambling Revenue for PAGCOR In a press release issued on June 29, chairman and CEO of PAGCOR Andrea Domingo shared the financial […]
Business
June 28, 2022
Hann Casinos in the Philippines Plan additional $1B Investment
Hann Philippines, a casino resort operator in the Philippines, is planning to expand its casino and hotel offerings over the next five years expecting demand from South Korea and Macau. Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels Formerly known as Widus Group, Hann Philippines initially announced its plans to revamp the Widus Resort located in the Clark Freeport […]
