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PAGCOR Asks Social Media to Act Against Illegal Gambling

The gambling regulator in the Philippines, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) urged social platforms to help combat illegal gambling in the country. Citing reports that online activities of unlicensed operators have increased since the beginning of the health crisis induced by the coronavirus, the regulatory body claimed social media such as Facebook are […]
PAGCOR Asks Social Media to Act Against Illegal Gambling
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City of Dreams Manila Undergoing Casino Operations Trial Runs

City of Dreams, the casino-type resort in the Philippines operated by a subsidiary of Melco Resorts, confirmed it was undergoing trial runs of its casino operations. The management of the resort informed local outlet GGRAsia that despite the tests, the casino property is still waiting for a reopening date for full operations to be set. […]
City of Dreams Manila Undergoing Casino Operations Trial Runs
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POGOs to Undergo New, Stricter Vetting Process

POGOS announced news regulatory measures that will determine the validity of licensee-holders in the Philippine offshore gaming industry and whether they are compliant with government-issued norms. New, Stricter POGO Vetting Underway The Philippine gaming regulator released a statement on Friday, May 8, cautioning operators that tougher gambling laws would come into effect moving forward, and […]
POGOs to Undergo New, Stricter Vetting Process
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PAGCOR to Restore POGOs Operations at Limited Capacity

Closed down since March 18, POGOs are now about to start up again and help the Philippines fight COVID-19 by contributing financially. POGOs Back in Business, PAGCOR Says Following several weeks of suspension of activities, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has given the go-ahead to the country’s offshore casino industry to return to […]
PAGCOR to Restore POGOs Operations at Limited Capacity
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Philippines to Sell PAGCOR to Fighting Coronavirus Pandemic

PAGCOR and PCSO might be sold by the Philippine government in order to help the country in the fight with the COVID-19 pandemic. Offer to Sell PAGCOR and PCSO Announced by Franklin Drilon The announcement came on Sunday, April 12 by senate minority leader Franklin Drilon. The government could benefit from some PHP300 billion per […]
Philippines to Sell PAGCOR to Fighting Coronavirus Pandemic
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Philippine Gov. Aided by PAGCOR with PHP6bn to Help Fight COVID-19

The Philippine government will be aided by PAGCOR with additional PHP6 billion to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Additional Funds Released for the Philippine Government Earlier this month the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF) of the Office of the President of the Philippines received funding from The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) […]
Philippine Gov. Aided by PAGCOR with PHP6bn to Help Fight COVID-19
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PAGCOR Shuts Online Gaming to Fight Covid-19 Outbreak

The Philippines national gaming regulator has warned all iGaming operations to shut down activities by noon on March 21, 2020. The measure is part of the broader effort to bring the spreading of COVID-19 under control. PAGCOR Orders All Gambling, Including iGaming to Stop The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has issued a new ordinance […]
PAGCOR Shuts Online Gaming to Fight Covid-19 Outbreak
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Philippines Gaming Revenue up by 11.7% in 2019

The gaming regulator in the Philippines, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation /PAGCOR/, has announced in their 2019 annual report that the gaming industry in the country generated PHP75.75 billion /$1.50 billion/. Beating Projections The 2019 number, compared to PHP67.85 billion in 2018, represents an 11.7% increase of the revenue on an annual base, beating […]
Philippines Gaming Revenue up by 11.7% in 2019
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PAGCOR Tells POGOs to Put Employees Under Quarantine Because of Coronavirus

The Philippines gaming regulator, PAGCOR, has told POGOs to put employees, flying back from a list of countries where the coronavirus has been confirmed, under a 10-day quarantine. POGOs to Put Employees Under Quarantine as Fears of Coronavirus Mount Fearing coronavirus infection, PAGCOR, the Philippines gaming regulator, has issued a memorandum to all Philippine Offshore […]
PAGCOR Tells POGOs to Put Employees Under Quarantine Because of Coronavirus
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PAGCOR Boss Says Not to Overregulate POGOs

Discussing the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, the country’s gaming regulator boss, Alfredo C Lim, said that POGOs were a positive development and they must not be regulated and taxed out of existence. PAGCOR Boss Warns the Philippines to Avoid Overregulation PAGCOR President and COO Alfredo C Lim has cautioned the government not to try and […]