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PAGCOR reports Php69bn in online gaming licence fees for seven months

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PAGCOR reported that licensed online gaming generated Php69 billion in licence fees in the Philippines from January to July 2025. Electronic games contributed Php41 billion and other online gaming offerings Php28 billion; PAGCOR also warned about unregulated operators targeting Filipino players.

The licence-fee revenue underscores online gaming’s contribution to PAGCOR while unregulated operators remain an enforcement concern.

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