Casino
June 6, 2022
Filipino Man Resorts to Stealing Bicycles to Cover Gambling Debt
The Philippines has been a particularly dynamic gambling market. Yet, gambling addiction has been plaguing some of the less fortunate and the country has somewhat fallen behind in directing payment to these individuals. One such is a 52-year-old man who was arrested after stealing and pawning a bicycle so that he could pay off his […]
Casino
June 3, 2022
Universal Entertainment Condemned Okada Manila Illegal Takeover
The operator of Okada Manila casino integrated resort in the Philippines, Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment (TRLEI), will file criminal charges against everyone involved in the property takeover on Tuesday, stated the operator’s Japanese parent Universal Entertainment Corp. on its website. Criminal Charges against Everyone Involved The statement published by Universal Entertainment in response to […]
Sports
June 3, 2022
Philippine Authorities Make Final Appeal to Meta to Comply
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Philippines issued a statement Wednesday to warn Meta that its operations in the country should be compliant with all Philippine laws, rules and regulations at all times. Ignoring the Request of Philippine Authorities Speaking on behalf of DILG, the department’s Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya reminded […]
Casino
June 2, 2022
PAGCOR Interested in Okada Manila Operation Continuation Only
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) performed a U-turn on its official position with regard to the takeover of Okada Manila by a group close to Kazuo Okada just a day after it was adamant to launch an investigation into the matter. ‘Corporate Squabble between Contending Shareholders’ Following the news of the takeover of […]
Casino
June 2, 2022
Four Kidnappers Gunned Down in the Philippines, Chinese Victim Saved
The exploitation of Chinese nationals in overseas illegal gambling markets continues. The most recent law enforcement operation in the Philippines led to authorities gunning down four Chinese citizens who had reportedly kidnapped a compatriot. The victim had come to the Philippines to work in a casino but was captured by the criminals who wanted to […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
PAGCOR Opens First Dedicated Village Project to Offer Safe Housing
PAGCOR or the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has made good on its promise to deliver on various good causes and social campaigns. The gaming watchdog has just launched the PAGCOR Village in Lemery, Batangas, which is the first of more similar projects to follow. The main purpose of the Village is to provide safe […]
Sports
May 24, 2022
Philippines Doubles Down Efforts to Eliminate Illegal E-Sabong
Just a few weeks after the Philippines ordered a shutdown of all e-sabong venues across the country, crackdowns are already on the way. The Philippines had a thriving black market cock fighting scene even before things were legalized, and crime continued to permeate the “sport” as e-sabong was briefly made legal over the course of […]
Casino
May 20, 2022
Bloomberry Prepares New Casino Resort in the Philippines
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, the parent company behind Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila, the Philippines, has revealed that it will pursue a third property in the country. A new integrated resort is now being planned for the region south of Manila, in Cavite, which should enable the company to capitalize on the return of tourists […]
Casino
May 12, 2022
PAGCOR Releases Q1 Results, Gambling in the Philippines Shows Recovery
The first quarter of 2022 has been fruitful for the Philippines as gross gaming revenue has grown by 29.6% compared to the same period last year. Results showed that the country’s land-based gambling operations generated a total of PHP30.02 billion ($572.49 million). The Lift on COVID-19 Restrictions Helped the Philippine Gambling Industry a Lot COVID-19 […]
Casino
May 12, 2022
IGT to Launch Advantage CMS at Nustar Resorts and Casino
International Game Technology continues to scale its offer globally with the company announcing a tie-up with the Nustar Resorts and Casino in Cebu. The resort is scheduled to open doors later this year with IGT making its mark in the Philippines by bringing its bespoke Advantage casino management system. IGT to Deploy Cabinets and Dedicated […]
