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PAGCOR broadens online gaming oversight amid market pressures

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PAGCOR says it is extending oversight across the Philippines’ online gaming ecosystem, including B2B providers, payment channels and player safeguards. The regulator reported gross gaming revenue fell 20.33% year on year to PHP88.13 billion in the second quarter of 2026, after a 15.87% decline to PHP87.60 billion in the first quarter.

The expanded rules affect providers, payment businesses and operators across the Philippine online gaming ecosystem.

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PAGCOR sets 2027 smart-table conversion start for Manila resorts

PAGCOR will require four integrated resorts in Manila's Entertainment City to begin converting gaming tables to smart-table technology from 1 January 2027. Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said the initial requirement covers City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, Newport World Resorts and Solaire Resort Entertainment City, with baccarat tables first; the deadline is to start conversion, not complete it.

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