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September 26, 2020
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 […]
Business
September 14, 2020
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. […]
Legal
September 6, 2020
19 Officials Charged with POGO Workers Trafficking Scheme
A total of 19 immigration officers have been charged by the Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Immigration Officers Charged in Casino Workers Trafficking The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has opened a formal investigation into 19 immigration officers who are suspected of having smuggled illegal immigrants to work in the country’s […]
Casino
June 19, 2020
Bloomberry Resorts’ Solaire North Open Date Pushed Back
Philippine-based hospitality and casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation held its annual shareholder meeting Thursday, offering insight into the investment plans of the company. The second integrated casino resort for the operator, Solaire North which is currently under development in Quezon City, is now expected to open doors by the end of 2022 or early 2023, […]
Legal
May 10, 2020
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 […]
Legal
April 14, 2020
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 […]
Casino
April 10, 2020
Bloomberry Resorts Have Enough Cash to Weather the Storm
During these unprecedented times when the gambling industry is among the most impacted from the coronavirus due to the closure of land-based gaming facilities, Enrique Razon, Chairman and CEO of Manilla-based Bloomberry Resorts Corp, is one of the few that places human beings before businesses. The billionaire that ranked 565 in Forbes’ “World’s Billionaires List […]
Casino
April 8, 2020
Philippine Casinos Remain Closed through April 30 due to Quarantine
Philippine casinos will remain closed through April 30 after an extension of the quarantine was ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. Lockdown in Philippines to be extended through April 30 Luzon in the Philippines remains on strict lockdown through April 30 due to COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The initial plan was to end the quarantine […]
Business
March 25, 2020
Philippine Gov. Aided by PAGCOR with PHP6bn to Help Fight COVID-19
The Philippine government will be aided by PAGCOR with an 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 […]
Business
March 21, 2020
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 […]