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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 […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
DigiPlus Becomes Top Contender for City of Dreams Manila Stake
DigiPlus Interactive Corp, which runs BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has a growing connection to the potential acquisition of Melco Resorts & Entertainment‘s stake in City of Dreams, Manila. While the company has not confirmed the transaction, experts in the field believe DigiPlus has emerged as the frontrunner to buy the integrated resort. Melco’s Plan to […]
Casino
September 14, 2025
Filipino High-Ranking Politician Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Misappropriation
Senate President Francis Escudero has been removed from his position following public outcry over his suspected involvement in the misallocation of funds intended for flood mitigation efforts. The controversy centers on allegations that Escudero aided in awarding contracts to certain contractors, some of whom were accused of substandard work or, in some cases, not completing […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
PAGCOR Voids PHP 200M in Casino Winnings Claimed by Gov Officials
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has nullified over PHP 200 million (about $3.52 million) in casino winnings claimed by government officials and employees between January and July this year. The action could be seen as another step in the regulator’s attempts to stamp out illegal gambling. PAGCOR Voids Illegal Winnings from Gambling PAGCOR […]
Casino
September 3, 2025
PAGCOR Hacked, List of 560K Prohibited Individuals Impacted
The Philippine gambling regulator, PAGCOR, has confirmed a qualified data breach that has resulted in the leaking of the watchdog’s National Database of Restricted Persons, although it has refuted accusations that its systems have been breached. The list is essentially a centralized data trove that stores the names of people who may not gamble legally […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
55% of Filipino Gamblers, Unaware of Risks Tied to Illegal Sites
A new study from Filipino sociocultural research firm The Fourth Wall shows that many online gambling players in the Philippines are unaware of the risks tied to unregulated platforms, leaving them vulnerable to financial losses, privacy breaches, and underage exposure. The study, published on Tuesday, revealed a clear knowledge gap among players. Over half of […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
PlaySafe: Harms Come from Non-Pagcor-Licensed Operators
The recently formed group of 18 PAGCOR-approved operators alongside a legal advisory firm, the PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, has praised a recent Senate hearing discussing several bills aimed at banning or curbing licensed forms of gambling taking place online. “Where Regulation Exists, Protection Exists” The Alliance commended the Senate “for surfacing the central truth […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
BSP Orders E-Wallets to Cut Ties with Online Gambling Sites Within 48 Hours
The Philippine Central Bank, also known natively as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has given all e-wallet providers a 48-hour deadline to disconnect their platforms from online gambling websites. BSP Sets Ultimatum for E-Wallets BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan disclosed the matter during the Senate Committee on Games and Amusements hearing on Thursday, stating that […]
