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PAGCOR says WPT lost gaming-system accreditation in April 2026

Enforcement & compliance

PAGCOR said World Platinum Technologies (WPT) lost its Gaming System Administrator accreditation in April 2026. The clarification followed Century Entertainment’s disclosure that its joint venture with WPT had launched an online gaming platform at seven Philippine venues; PAGCOR did not give a reason for cancelling the accreditation.

The accreditation status bears on the regulatory standing of a supplier involved in an operating online gaming platform in the Philippines.

Earlier fines and penalties by PAGCOR

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedCIDG arrests 13 in raid on alleged illegal online gambling operation in MuntinlupaNot stated
Not namedPHP 310,000,000PAGCOR voids PHP310m in public officials’ casino winningsNot stated
Not namedNot statedCICC and PAOCC expand cooperation against illegal online gambling in the PhilippinesNot stated
Lucky 99 SouthNot statedPhilippines seeks Interpol help to arrest lawyer linked to POGO trafficking caseNot stated

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