16 OctLicences & markets
Interblock reports PAGCOR product approval ahead of planned Manila launch
The approval supports Interblock’s planned product rollout at a Manila casino resort.
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Compliance developments
- Century Entertainment asserts Philippine compliance after partner loses GSA licence
- Philippine authorities close over 8,000 merchant accounts amid online casino payment probe
- Cebu City mayor orders police checks on gambling permits
- PNP arrests six suspected illegal betting collectors in Negros Oriental
- Candon City police arrest four over alleged illegal card gambling
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Operators active
- Buenas PH 2026-08-17 · entry
- Buenas PH 2026-08-17 · entry
- Century Entertainment 2026-09-27 · entry
- Betable 2026-08-24 · entry
- Delasport 2026-08-24 · entry
- DFNN 2026-08-21 · entry
- DigiPlus 2026-08-17 · entry
- DigiPlus 2026-08-17 · entry
- DigiPlus 2026-08-18 · entry
- LaVie Resort & Casino 2026-08-23 · entry
- International Entertainment 2026-08-30 · entry
- Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay 2026-09-14 · entry
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Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
14 OctRegulation
PAGCOR chairman backs regulatory split as Casino Filipino losses near ₱7bn
The proposed separation would change PAGCOR's responsibilities for regulation and casino operations.
14 OctDeals & M&A
Okada Manila records 13% EBITDA decline despite mass gaming growth
The earnings decline means mass gaming growth did not translate into higher EBITDA for Okada Manila.
September 2026
28 SepRegulation
PAGCOR chairman seeks online gaming legislation during his term
PAGCOR's chairman wants online gaming legislation enacted during his term, signalling his legislative priority to operators.
27 SepEnforcement & compliance
Century Entertainment asserts Philippine compliance after partner loses GSA licence
Century Entertainment maintains regulatory compliance despite its joint venture partner’s GSA licence loss.
23 SepRegulation
PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco outlines update on separating regulatory and operating roles
The update concerns the separation of PAGCOR’s responsibilities as gambling regulator and operator.
18 SepRegulation
PAGCOR chief calls for regulatory adaptation in Philippines
Philippine gaming operators face calls from PAGCOR’s chairman for regulatory adaptation and ongoing assessment of the agency’s responsibilities.
17 SepEnforcement & compliance
Philippine authorities close over 8,000 merchant accounts amid online casino payment probe
The reported closures restrict merchant accounts allegedly involved in illegal activity linked to online casino payments.
15 SepRegulation
PAGCOR calls for gaming rules to address AI risks in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s policy review addresses AI’s potential to improve compliance monitoring while making fraud harder to detect.
15 SepRegulation
PAGCOR expects GCG decision soon on separating casino operations and regulatory roles
The proposal would separate PAGCOR’s casino operations from its responsibilities as a regulator.
15 SepLicences & markets
Kaban Hotel and Casino schedules Boracay soft opening for 16 September
Kaban Hotel and Casino’s planned opening would introduce Boracay’s first casino following years of a gambling ban.
14 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR grants EGT two gaming accreditations in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s approvals accredit EGT for game content provision and game aggregation in the Philippines.
14 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for three supplier roles
The approvals expand the products and integration services EGT Philippines can supply to PAGCOR-licensed operators.
14 SepRegulation
PAGCOR reviews gaming policies to address AI compliance and fraud risks
Operators face PAGCOR’s policy review and government coordination addressing AI-related compliance and fraud risks.
14 SepLicences & markets
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay plans 16 September opening in Philippines
Kaban’s planned soft opening brings 88 rooms and a PAGCOR-licensed gaming floor to Boracay.
14 SepRegulation
PAGCOR reports progress towards broader Philippine iGaming oversight
PAGCOR reports progress towards wider oversight across the Philippine iGaming sector.
11 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR accredits EGT Digital for broader supply in the Philippines
Additional accreditations allow EGT Digital to supply more casino, sports betting and aggregation products to PAGCOR licensed operators.
10 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for casino content and sports betting
PAGCOR accreditations allow EGT Digital to broaden its product and technology offering to licensed operators in the Philippines.
8 SepFunding
PhilWeb group agrees nearly PHP4.23bn investment in JKS Tech Solutions
PhilWeb and PhilWeb Capital commit nearly PHP4.23bn to JKS Tech Solutions, a regulator-accredited gaming systems provider.
7 SepDeals & M&A
PhilWeb enters US$67.4m cross-investment agreement with JKS Tech Solutions
The US$67.4m agreement connects PhilWeb and JKS Tech Solutions through a series of cross-investment transactions.
6 SepEnforcement & compliance
Cebu City mayor orders police checks on gambling permits
Cebu City operators face intensified police checks on gambling permits, authorisations and compliance with local cockfighting requirements.
2 SepRegulation
Karen Hope Garcia seeks ban on online gambling advertising in Philippines
The proposal would restrict online gambling marketing across media channels and impose stronger age and identity checks on player accounts.
August 2026
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
PNP arrests six suspected illegal betting collectors in Negros Oriental
Police enforcement brought charges against suspected illegal bet collectors and removed officers over failures to contain illegal gambling.
31 AugLicences & markets
City of Dreams Manila evaluates Philippines online gaming entry
City of Dreams Manila management is considering entry into the Philippines’ online gaming market.
30 AugDeals & M&A
International Entertainment widens interim loss to HKD486.4m in Philippines gaming business
International Entertainment’s loss widened to HKD486.4m despite gaming revenue increasing 61%.
29 AugLicences & markets
International Entertainment schedules Philippine online casino debut for late August or September
The agreement gives the licensed operator a 3% revenue share, while its technology partner receives 97%, subject to deductions.
29 AugLicences & markets
Melco considers online gaming launch at City of Dreams Manila
An online launch could allow Melco to compete alongside Philippine integrated resorts that already offer digital gaming, according to Seaport.
28 AugPeople moves
PhilWeb appoints Lance Gokongwei as board chairman
Gokongwei’s appointment places him at the head of PhilWeb’s board as the platform provider pursues AI ambitions.
27 AugRegulation
PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.
26 AugRegulation
PAGCOR plans app to identify licensed online gaming sites in Philippines
The app would give players another way to check licences and direct them towards PAGCOR-regulated platforms.
25 AugRegulation
PAGCOR plans licensed gaming app before year-end in Philippines
PAGCOR’s planned app would help players identify regulated Philippine platforms, making regulatory status easier to check.
25 AugRegulation
PAGCOR forecasts nearly PHP87bn income in Philippines for 2026
PAGCOR’s lower income forecast gives investors a measure of the financial pressures facing the Philippine gambling market.
25 AugDeals & M&A
PAGCOR forecasts 18% income decline to US$1.4bn in 2026
The forecast signals lower expected income for the Philippine gaming regulator in 2026 despite an anticipated late-year recovery.
23 AugDeals & M&A
International Entertainment issues FY26 profit warning over expected US$64m loss
International Entertainment Corp’s profit warning signals an expected US$64m loss linked to a non-cash charge for investors.
23 AugEnforcement & compliance
Candon City police arrest four over alleged illegal card gambling
The arrests demonstrate local enforcement against alleged illegal card gambling under Presidential Decree No. 1602.
21 AugDeals & M&A
DFNN reports 66.9% decline in first-half gaming commissions in Philippines
Lower gaming commissions constrained DFNN’s near-term revenue as it pursued expansion of its physical gaming network.
20 AugRegulation
PAGCOR introduces monthly fee floors for Philippine online gaming administrators
PAGCOR’s minimum monthly fees affect administrators, with more than 60% estimated below new revenue benchmarks based on Q2 run rates.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Philippine tax bureau seeks PHP2.23bn from Hongsheng Gaming
Hongsheng Gaming faces a PHP2.23bn unpaid tax claim, exposing the operator to Philippine tax enforcement.
17 AugDeals & M&A
DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for global growth
DigiPlus’s appointment of Teneo gives investors a concrete step supporting the company’s global growth ambitions.
17 AugRegulation
Buenas PH urges Philippine gaming operators to expand compliance and AI training
Operators are urged to invest in operational AML and KYC training, problematic gambling detection tools and platform architecture recruitment.
17 AugDeals & M&A
DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for overseas expansion
DigiPlus appointed Teneo as strategic adviser while considering further overseas expansion and holding South African and Brazilian licences.
17 AugRegulation
Buenas PH consultant urges Philippine online operators to invest in staff training
Philippine online gambling operators are urged to prioritise AML, KYC and AI training and integrate compliance into operational roles.
17 AugLicences & markets
PAGCOR obtains ISO certification for 16 Casino Filipino sites in the Philippines
The certification covers 16 sites and branches within PAGCOR's Casino Filipino operations.
15 AugDeals & M&A
PAGCOR receives ISO certification covering 16 Casino Filipino locations
The certification covers quality standards at the selected Casino Filipino locations.
15 AugDeals & M&A
PAGCOR obtains ISO certification for 16 Casino Filipino sites
The certification applies to 16 sites in PAGCOR’s Casino Filipino network.
14 AugDeals & M&A
Travellers International reports quarterly attributable profit of PHP568m
A broader revenue mix helped offset reduced VIP gaming activity.
13 AugRegulation
Cebu councillors examine enforcement issues in gambling advertising ban proposal
The unresolved questions concern enforcement of online advertising and exemptions for approved promotions.
12 AugRegulation
PAGCOR implements minimum fees for gaming system administrators
Accredited gaming system administrators now fall under the minimum guaranteed fee regime.
11 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue declines 20.33% in second quarter
The figures show lower quarterly gaming revenue across the Philippine market.
11 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% in second quarter
Philippine gaming revenue remained below the prior-year level despite a small quarterly increase.
11 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue declines 20.3% in second quarter
Weaker electronic gaming contributed to lower Philippine gaming revenue.
10 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue falls to $1.43bn in second quarter
Electronic gaming weakness weighed on the Philippine market’s quarterly revenue.
10 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% in second quarter
The Philippine market remained below its prior-year revenue despite modest sequential growth.
8 AugEnforcement & compliance
Philippine police arrest 9,401 people in July gambling operations
The operations resulted in arrests and seizures linked to alleged illegal gambling.
6 AugRegulation
Junard Chan proposes online gambling taxes to fund income tax relief
The proposal would link gambling tax proceeds to funding personal income tax relief.
6 AugLicences & markets
Peter & Sons launches in Philippines after PAGCOR approval
The approval opens distribution through licensed Philippine gambling operators.
5 AugEnforcement & compliance
Philippine police expand community intelligence efforts against illegal gambling
Police are seeking community information to identify illegal gambling activity.
5 AugDeals & M&A
DigiPlus reports lower quarterly gaming revenue but improved profitability
DigiPlus reported improved profitability despite lower gross gaming revenue.
4 AugRegulation
Arden Consult links Philippine online gambling contraction to regulation
The paper attributes market contraction to regulatory tightening rather than necessarily to underlying weakness.
4 AugRegulation
PAGCOR hosts Malawi regulator delegation for knowledge exchange
The exchange gives Malawi’s regulator access to PAGCOR’s regulatory experience.
4 AugDeals & M&A
DigiPlus reports lower quarterly gaming revenue
The quarterly decline reduces DigiPlus’s reported gaming revenue.
4 AugRegulation
Francis Escudero proposes Philippine gambling advertising ban
The bill would restrict gambling operators’ advertising and sponsorship activity.
3 AugRegulation
PAGCOR extends accreditation deadline for online gaming suppliers
Suppliers have additional time to obtain accreditation before the threatened shutdowns.
3 AugRegulation
Escudero proposes Philippine gambling advertising ban
The proposal would restrict gambling operators’ advertising and sponsorship channels nationwide.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
PAGCOR reports weaker first-half results as online gaming declines
Reduced online gaming performance weighed on PAGCOR’s revenue and profitability.
31 JulDeals & M&A
Belle increases quarterly City of Dreams Manila gaming revenue share
Belle received a larger annual share of the Manila casino’s quarterly gaming revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR records 26.6% first-half revenue decline
Weaker online and bingo earnings reduced PAGCOR’s first-half revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR reports first-half revenue decline of 26.64%
Lower gaming income reduced PAGCOR’s first-half revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR reports first-half revenue decline of 26.6%
Lower electronic gaming earnings reduced PAGCOR’s first-half revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR reports 26.6% first-half revenue decline
Lower revenue reduces PAGCOR’s first-half income.
28 JulDeals & M&A
Geronimo Law warns staff retention could reduce PAGCOR sale bids
Staff-retention conditions could affect bidding values for PAGCOR’s planned casino disposals.
28 JulDeals & M&A
Law firm flags landlord consent hurdles for Casino Filipino sale
Landlord consent and employee obligations could affect the sale process and bid values.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Philippine law firm expects Casino Filipino sale to include personnel
A requirement to retain gaming personnel could affect bids for Casino Filipino assets.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Geronimo Law warns staff obligations could reduce Casino Filipino bids
Staff retention requirements could lower the bids PAGCOR receives for casino venues.
22 JulRegulation
BSP issues bank guidance on casino junket clients
Banks face additional expectations for identifying and managing junket-related financial crime exposure.
22 JulRegulation
BSP urges closer bank scrutiny of junket customers
Banks face additional supervisory expectations when handling casino junket clients.
22 JulEnforcement & compliance
PAGCOR confirms World Platinum Technologies accreditation cancellation
The cancellation calls into question the accreditation basis presented for Century Entertainment’s Philippine rollout.
20 JulRegulation
PAGCOR targets progress on separating regulation from casino operations
The proposed separation would change PAGCOR’s combined regulatory and operating structure.
19 JulRegulation
PAGCOR expects August decision on separating casino operations
The proposed separation would remove PAGCOR’s casino operating role.
17 JulLicences & markets
Travellers International launches NWR Play with PhilWeb technology
The launch extends Newport World Resorts’ casino offering onto mobile devices.
Recent developments
Licences
- Interblock reports PAGCOR product approval ahead of planned Manila launch
The approval supports Interblock’s planned product rollout at a Manila casino resort.
- Kaban Hotel and Casino schedules Boracay soft opening for 16 September
Kaban Hotel and Casino’s planned opening would introduce Boracay’s first casino following years of a gambling ban.
- PAGCOR grants EGT two gaming accreditations in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s approvals accredit EGT for game content provision and game aggregation in the Philippines.
Enforcement & compliance
- Century Entertainment asserts Philippine compliance after partner loses GSA licence
Century Entertainment maintains regulatory compliance despite its joint venture partner’s GSA licence loss.
- Philippine authorities close over 8,000 merchant accounts amid online casino payment probe
The reported closures restrict merchant accounts allegedly involved in illegal activity linked to online casino payments.
- Cebu City mayor orders police checks on gambling permits
Cebu City operators face intensified police checks on gambling permits, authorisations and compliance with local cockfighting requirements.
Deals
- Okada Manila records 13% EBITDA decline despite mass gaming growth
The earnings decline means mass gaming growth did not translate into higher EBITDA for Okada Manila.
- PhilWeb group agrees nearly PHP4.23bn investment in JKS Tech Solutions
PhilWeb and PhilWeb Capital commit nearly PHP4.23bn to JKS Tech Solutions, a regulator-accredited gaming systems provider.
- PhilWeb enters US$67.4m cross-investment agreement with JKS Tech Solutions
The US$67.4m agreement connects PhilWeb and JKS Tech Solutions through a series of cross-investment transactions.
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