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PAGCOR delays online operators’ minimum fees until June 2026

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PAGCOR has postponed the first implementation stage of its Minimum Guaranteed Fee for licensed online operators from 1 April to 1 June 2026, citing the economic crisis. The second stage moves from 1 October 2026 to 1 January 2027. Before the initial deferment ends, PAGCOR’s Electronic Gaming Licensing Department will review industry conditions and decide whether to proceed or adjust the timing further.

The revised dates give licensed operators more time before the minimum monthly fees and revenue benchmarks take effect.

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