Industry
February 27, 2026
Mobile Betting Boom in the Philippines Triggers Calls for Public Awareness
Online gambling in the Philippines has expanded at a striking pace, causing renewed concern among policymakers, analysts, and media observers about its social and economic consequences. What once required a trip to a casino or betting shop is now accessible within seconds through mobile apps, turning wagering into an everyday digital activity. Pandemic-Era Shift Fuels […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Interpol Seeks Philippine Gambling Magnate Charlie Ang
Philippine authorities are stepping up the search for a high-profile businessman, Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is now the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. International Alert The 68-year-old gambling magnate is the primary suspect in the disappearance of at least 34 people between 2021 and 2022, all of whom were allegedly involved in cockfighting, known […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
Philippines Court Gives Secretly Chinese Ex Mayor Life in Prison For Human Trafficking
A court in the Philippines has found a Chinese woman, who was pretending to be from the Philippines, for illegally trafficking people into the country. The woman, Alice Guo, had been elected mayor of Bambam, which she had used to turn the municipality into a den of organised crime as well as a center for […]
Casino
November 17, 2025
Philippines Wants to Go After Influencers Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Philippines wants to address the ongoing problem with illegal gambling, with the country now taking a look at the role influencers play in promoting unlicensed services to local players. According to the Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), there is a lot of this going on. The Philippines Goes after Influencers Who Promote […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Solaire Resort Steps Up Its Game with Aristocrat-Powered Dragon Room
Solaire Resort Entertainment City, a luxury integrated resort in the Philippines, has enhanced its offering with the addition of the Aristocrat Gaming-powered Dragon Room. The new hall is the first exclusive themed space by the provider in the country and will dazzle visitors with luxurious gaming experiences. Dragon Room to Enhance the Solaire Experience According […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
PAGCOR Opens Socio-Civic Center Near Taal Volcano
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced the opening of a new socio-civic center in Laurel, Batangas. The opening of this new facility comes amid the Taal Volcano’s concerning activity. PAGCOR Opens Its 50th Socio-Civic Center Situated not far from the volcano, the new facility is the PAGCOR’s 50th such center. Like others of […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
PAGCOR Partners with NPC to Strengthen Data Protection in Gaming
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it has entered into a partnership with the country’s National Privacy Commission (NPC). Thanks to a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two agencies will tackle data privacy challenges across the gaming sector. A Vital Step in Aligning PAGCOR’s Policies with the Data Privacy Landscape According […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Gregorio Araneta Sells Majority Stake in PhilWeb
Gregorio Ma. Araneta III’s investment company, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has completed the sale of its controlling 57% share in PhilWeb Corp. The buyers, two local holding companies named Nexora Holdings, Inc. and Velora Holdings, Inc., paid a total of PHP 1.8 billion ($30.9 million) for the stake. This deal signals Araneta’s complete departure from the […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Only 12% of Filipinos Who Gamble Online Know the Risks
In July, things seemed to be looking up for Filipinos with a passion for gambling, as a fresh survey at the time found that more than 50% of the 1,000 interviewed respondents were interested in using regulated and licensed sites for reasons of safety and legitimacy. Now, a new study by sociocultural firm The Fourth […]
Legal
September 25, 2025
Philippines Deports 91 Illegal Chinese POGO Workers
The Philippines has extradited dozens of Chinese natives who had been arrested for involvement in illegal online casino operations. The foreigners were sent back to China, where they will likely face prosecution due to their involvement with the banned industry. The Philippines Continues to Struggle with POGO Remnants The Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines […]
