Pronet Gaming said it has established an operation in Manila through Claymore Solutions, which PAGCOR accredits as a Special Class BPO. The arrangement allows internationally licensed gaming operators to set up operations without taking bets or payments; Pronet plans to build IT and trading teams there.
The arrangement enables Pronet to establish local IT and trading operations without taking bets or payments.
The day’s most important stories, free. One email a day.
Reportedly, the third SPiCE International conference and exhibition will take place on 12 and 13 November 2026 at the Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu, Philippines. The programme covers product localisation, payment systems, artificial intelligence, access to regulated markets and player protection, with speakers from Okada Manila and Casino Plus discussing compliance and growth.
The third SPiCE International conference and exhibition, organised by Eventus International, is scheduled for 12 and 13 November 2026 at the Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu, Philippines. The event is described as the Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition and is intended to bring together operators, technology suppliers and industry representatives to discuss growth opportunities across Asian markets.
The Philippines is to review its visa-free policy for Chinese nationals amid concerns over a possible return of POGO operations. The report gives no further details of the review's scope, timing or deciding body.
PAGCOR expects to raise PHP20bn to PHP30bn ($318m to $477m) from selling its Casino Filipino business, chairman Alejandro Tengco said, with a final valuation not yet set. The regulator aims to exit casino operations in Q3 or Q4 2027, pending presidential approval of its decoupling plan. Losses at the state-run chain are expected to reach at least PHP7bn ($111m) this year, reported by The Philippine Star.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is looking to raise between PHP20 billion and PHP30 billion, or $318 million to $477 million, by selling its Casino Filipino business as part of a separation of its casino operations from its regulatory role. According to the company's chairman and chief executive, Tengco, the final valuation has not been set. The Philippine Star reported that the regulator aims to exit casino operations by the third or fourth quarter of 2027.
Century Entertainment said it is expanding its network of accredited Philippine gaming platforms as it seeks to resume share trading in Hong Kong before 25 December 2026. The company said a September investment bought it a 5% interest in an unnamed company holding a PAGCOR GSA licence; required corporate and regulatory procedures remain incomplete. It reported Konphil’s unaudited GGR at HK$86.9m for April to June.
Casino Plus and Peter & Sons have agreed to distribute the developer’s games on the Philippine platform, with releases planned progressively through 2026 and into 2027. The companies also plan co-branded campaigns and exclusive titles for the local market, according to the report.