PAGCOR has deferred the start of new minimum guaranteed fees for licensed gaming system administrators until 1 June, according to a board-approved memo. The first fee schedule will now apply from 1 June to 31 December, with the second tranche starting on 1 January 2027; PAGCOR said it may adjust the timetable further.
The delay changes when licensed online gaming system administrators must begin paying the revised minimum fees.
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Mynt’s payment solutions revenue fell 3.7% year on year to PHP24.9 billion in the first half of 2026, according to AP Securities. The brokerage attributed the pressure to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ requirement to remove e-wallet links to gambling sites; PAGCOR’s chairman said online gaming transactions fell about 50% after the delinking took effect in August 2025.
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.
Reportedly, PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco wants an online gaming law enacted during his term. He discussed the goal in an interview at the IAG EXPO.
Reportedly, PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco provided an update on separating its regulatory and operating roles. The outlet covered the subject in the opening instalment of a four-part video interview.
Philippine gambling revenue fell 20% to P88bn in the second quarter, according to figures presented at the Inside Asian Gaming Academy Summit. PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco said technology creates opportunities as well as regulatory challenges; the regulator is considering separating its regulatory and commercial functions and has introduced online licence verification measures.