16 OctLicences & markets
Interblock reports PAGCOR product approval ahead of planned Manila launch
The approval supports Interblock’s planned product rollout at a Manila casino resort.
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- Buenas PH 2026-08-17 · entry
- Buenas PH 2026-08-17 · entry
- New Coast Leisure 2026-08-29 · entry
- Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay 2026-09-14 · entry
- City of Dreams Manila 2026-08-29 · entry
- EGT Digital 2026-09-11 · entry
- EGT Philippines 2026-09-10 · entry
- EGT Philippines 2026-09-14 · entry
- EGT 2026-09-14 · entry
- Peter & Sons 2026-08-06 · entry
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Timeline
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October 2026
14 OctRegulation
PAGCOR chairman backs regulatory split as Casino Filipino losses near ₱7bn
The proposed separation would change PAGCOR's responsibilities for regulation and casino operations.
September 2026
28 SepRegulation
PAGCOR chairman seeks online gaming legislation during his term
PAGCOR's chairman wants online gaming legislation enacted during his term, signalling his legislative priority to operators.
27 SepEnforcement & compliance
Century Entertainment asserts Philippine compliance after partner loses GSA licence
Century Entertainment maintains regulatory compliance despite its joint venture partner’s GSA licence loss.
23 SepRegulation
PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco outlines update on separating regulatory and operating roles
The update concerns the separation of PAGCOR’s responsibilities as gambling regulator and operator.
18 SepRegulation
PAGCOR chief calls for regulatory adaptation in Philippines
Philippine gaming operators face calls from PAGCOR’s chairman for regulatory adaptation and ongoing assessment of the agency’s responsibilities.
15 SepRegulation
PAGCOR calls for gaming rules to address AI risks in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s policy review addresses AI’s potential to improve compliance monitoring while making fraud harder to detect.
14 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR grants EGT two gaming accreditations in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s approvals accredit EGT for game content provision and game aggregation in the Philippines.
14 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for three supplier roles
The approvals expand the products and integration services EGT Philippines can supply to PAGCOR-licensed operators.
14 SepRegulation
PAGCOR reviews gaming policies to address AI compliance and fraud risks
Operators face PAGCOR’s policy review and government coordination addressing AI-related compliance and fraud risks.
14 SepLicences & markets
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay plans 16 September opening in Philippines
Kaban’s planned soft opening brings 88 rooms and a PAGCOR-licensed gaming floor to Boracay.
14 SepRegulation
PAGCOR reports progress towards broader Philippine iGaming oversight
PAGCOR reports progress towards wider oversight across the Philippine iGaming sector.
11 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR accredits EGT Digital for broader supply in the Philippines
Additional accreditations allow EGT Digital to supply more casino, sports betting and aggregation products to PAGCOR licensed operators.
10 SepLicences & markets
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for casino content and sports betting
PAGCOR accreditations allow EGT Digital to broaden its product and technology offering to licensed operators in the Philippines.
August 2026
29 AugLicences & markets
International Entertainment schedules Philippine online casino debut for late August or September
The agreement gives the licensed operator a 3% revenue share, while its technology partner receives 97%, subject to deductions.
29 AugLicences & markets
Melco considers online gaming launch at City of Dreams Manila
An online launch could allow Melco to compete alongside Philippine integrated resorts that already offer digital gaming, according to Seaport.
27 AugRegulation
PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.
26 AugRegulation
PAGCOR plans app to identify licensed online gaming sites in Philippines
The app would give players another way to check licences and direct them towards PAGCOR-regulated platforms.
25 AugRegulation
PAGCOR plans licensed gaming app before year-end in Philippines
PAGCOR’s planned app would help players identify regulated Philippine platforms, making regulatory status easier to check.
25 AugRegulation
PAGCOR forecasts nearly PHP87bn income in Philippines for 2026
PAGCOR’s lower income forecast gives investors a measure of the financial pressures facing the Philippine gambling market.
25 AugDeals & M&A
PAGCOR forecasts 18% income decline to US$1.4bn in 2026
The forecast signals lower expected income for the Philippine gaming regulator in 2026 despite an anticipated late-year recovery.
20 AugRegulation
PAGCOR introduces monthly fee floors for Philippine online gaming administrators
PAGCOR’s minimum monthly fees affect administrators, with more than 60% estimated below new revenue benchmarks based on Q2 run rates.
17 AugRegulation
Buenas PH urges Philippine gaming operators to expand compliance and AI training
Operators are urged to invest in operational AML and KYC training, problematic gambling detection tools and platform architecture recruitment.
17 AugRegulation
Buenas PH consultant urges Philippine online operators to invest in staff training
Philippine online gambling operators are urged to prioritise AML, KYC and AI training and integrate compliance into operational roles.
17 AugLicences & markets
PAGCOR obtains ISO certification for 16 Casino Filipino sites in the Philippines
The certification covers 16 sites and branches within PAGCOR's Casino Filipino operations.
15 AugDeals & M&A
PAGCOR receives ISO certification covering 16 Casino Filipino locations
The certification covers quality standards at the selected Casino Filipino locations.
15 AugDeals & M&A
PAGCOR obtains ISO certification for 16 Casino Filipino sites
The certification applies to 16 sites in PAGCOR’s Casino Filipino network.
13 AugRegulation
Cebu councillors examine enforcement issues in gambling advertising ban proposal
The unresolved questions concern enforcement of online advertising and exemptions for approved promotions.
12 AugRegulation
PAGCOR implements minimum fees for gaming system administrators
Accredited gaming system administrators now fall under the minimum guaranteed fee regime.
11 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue declines 20.33% in second quarter
The figures show lower quarterly gaming revenue across the Philippine market.
11 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% in second quarter
Philippine gaming revenue remained below the prior-year level despite a small quarterly increase.
11 AugRegulation
Philippine gaming revenue declines 20.3% in second quarter
Weaker electronic gaming contributed to lower Philippine gaming revenue.
9 AugRegulation
PAGCOR hosts Malawi regulatory knowledge exchange
The exchange provides Malawi officials access to PAGCOR’s regulatory experience.
6 AugLicences & markets
Peter & Sons launches in Philippines after PAGCOR approval
The approval opens distribution through licensed Philippine gambling operators.
4 AugRegulation
PAGCOR hosts Malawi regulator delegation for knowledge exchange
The exchange gives Malawi’s regulator access to PAGCOR’s regulatory experience.
3 AugRegulation
PAGCOR extends accreditation deadline for online gaming suppliers
Suppliers have additional time to obtain accreditation before the threatened shutdowns.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
PAGCOR reports weaker first-half results as online gaming declines
Reduced online gaming performance weighed on PAGCOR’s revenue and profitability.
31 JulRegulation
PAGCOR reports first-half revenue decline of 26.6%
Lower electronic gaming and bingo collections reduced PAGCOR’s overall revenue.
31 JulRegulation
PAGCOR reports weaker first-half performance
Weaker electronic gaming and additional remittances put pressure on PAGCOR’s results.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR records 26.6% first-half revenue decline
Weaker online and bingo earnings reduced PAGCOR’s first-half revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR reports first-half revenue decline of 26.64%
Lower gaming income reduced PAGCOR’s first-half revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR reports first-half revenue decline of 26.6%
Lower electronic gaming earnings reduced PAGCOR’s first-half revenue.
30 JulDeals & M&A
PAGCOR reports 26.6% first-half revenue decline
Lower revenue reduces PAGCOR’s first-half income.
28 JulDeals & M&A
Geronimo Law warns staff retention could reduce PAGCOR sale bids
Staff-retention conditions could affect bidding values for PAGCOR’s planned casino disposals.
28 JulDeals & M&A
Law firm flags landlord consent hurdles for Casino Filipino sale
Landlord consent and employee obligations could affect the sale process and bid values.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Geronimo Law highlights lease and staffing issues in Casino Filipino sale
Lease and staffing terms could alter the sale’s outcome and valuation.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Philippine law firm expects Casino Filipino sale to include personnel
A requirement to retain gaming personnel could affect bids for Casino Filipino assets.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Geronimo Law warns staff obligations could reduce Casino Filipino bids
Staff retention requirements could lower the bids PAGCOR receives for casino venues.
22 JulEnforcement & compliance
PAGCOR confirms World Platinum Technologies accreditation cancellation
The cancellation calls into question the accreditation basis presented for Century Entertainment’s Philippine rollout.
20 JulRegulation
PAGCOR targets progress on separating regulation from casino operations
The proposed separation would change PAGCOR’s combined regulatory and operating structure.
19 JulRegulation
PAGCOR expects August decision on separating casino operations
The proposed separation would remove PAGCOR’s casino operating role.
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