Sports
February 22, 2022
Disappearances, Killings Linked to Cockfighting in Philippines
Kidnappings and human trafficking tied to illegal gambling operations are a constant threat in the Southeast Asia region, and often, patterns emerge that have local authorities on high alert. One such is the disappearance of 30 people who have gone missing since January. Their disappearances have been tied to online cockfighting or e-sabong, and the National Bureau […]
Casino
February 11, 2022
Philippines Casinos’ Player Exclusion Rate Went up 15% in 2021
Government-owned, gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) coordinated by the Office of the President has released the latest report on the number of gamblers that were excluded by casinos in 2021. While last year’s figures indicate a 15% rise in the number of players who opted for self-exclusion compared to 2020, the 2019 […]
Industry
February 7, 2022
The Philippines to Reopen Its Borders for International Travelers
The Philippines is ready to welcome foreign tourists once again. The country had to tighten COVID-19 mandates over the past few months, hoping to stem the tide of a resurgent virus, and it did. The convergence of the Omicron and Delta COVID-19 variants forced the country to seek a more drastic measure in reigning in […]
Sports
February 2, 2022
Jade SportsBet Focuses on Retention and Acquisition in the Philippines
Establishing its footprint as the leading sports betting platform in the Philippines, Jade SportsBet is looking to expand its clout in the region and offer new ways to engage with customers and retain fans. To achieve this, Jade SportsBet is taking stock of its current offer and focusing on providing a growing customer base with better options in […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Metro Manila to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Casinos Still Questionable
The Philippines government announced that it will reduce the COVID-19 alert for the National Capital Region, which includes Metro Manila, from Level 3 to Level 2, due to a decrease in the number of cases. While it’s good news for the city and the rest of the country, casinos could still have to operate under […]
Casino
January 24, 2022
Philippines: Casino Operators, PAGCOR Help Typhoon Victims
Back in December 2021, a catastrophic tropical cyclone dubbed Typhoon Odette struck the Philippines. Odette left thousands of residents without a home and access to water or food during Christmas and New Year. But casinos in the country did not hesitate and immediately stepped up to help the victims of the typhoon. PAGCOR Helps Typhoon […]
Casino
January 17, 2022
The Philippines to Extend Limited Capacity Protocols for Casinos, Venues
The Philippines will keep casinos in its capital, Manila, operating at limited capacity for the next two weeks as the government assesses the situation and tries to stem the tide of the latest COVID-19 wave. The alert level in the capital has been set at Level 3 and will remain so through January 31, 2022. […]
Legal
January 10, 2022
Philippine Court Clears Okada Manila Founder of Fraud
A legal battle involving Kazuo Okada that has been brewing for years is now only going to gain strength. The Court of Appeals of the Philippines has rescinded fraud allegations against the Japanese billionaire entrepreneur and Takahiro Usui, an associate, regarding claims of misappropriation of more than $3 million from Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Manila Casinos Back on Lockdown as COVID-19 Threat Rises
Last October, after repeatedly dealing with COVID-19 issues, Manila finally found some relief. The Philippine city was the last to be able to lower its threat level, from 3 to 2, which gave area casinos a little breathing room. It was short-lived, though, as the threat level is being returned to 3. For the next […]
Industry
January 3, 2022
Rich Goldman Announced Solaire Profit Sharing Agreement Void
Rich Goldman Holdings, a company involved in junket operations as part of its leisure and entertainment business, announced in a filing to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) that the profit share agreement with a venture partner related to junket business at Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila had been terminated. Agreement Terminated Rich […]