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PAGCOR sets monthly minimum fees for Philippine online operators from April 2026

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PAGCOR will require licensed online operators serving the Philippines’ domestic market to pay monthly minimum guaranteed fees from 1 April 2026. Operators offering electronic casino games face a Php9 million fee against a Php30 million monthly GGR benchmark; other operators, including sportsbooks, face Php3 million against Php15 million. Arden Consult’s CEO said the policy could address revenue underreporting and contribute to market consolidation.

Operators must pay the applicable minimum even when monthly GGR falls below the benchmark.

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