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Legal
September 18, 2024
PAOCC Re-Evaluates Witness Statements in Mass Grave Discovery Case
The Department of Justice (DoJ) in the Philippines has started an official investigation into the alleged mass graves that were revealed as a result of a raid at Lucky South 99, a Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) located in Porac, Pampanga. The discovery was possible with help from prosecutors, Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and […]
Casino
September 3, 2024
Alliance Global to Construct a $301M Integrated Resort in the Philippines
The Philippines is awaiting the construction of a new integrated resort, which is set to channel more tourists toward the archipelagic country. The project is the brainchild of Alliance Global Inc’s Travellers International Hotel Group Inc (TIHGI) and is set to begin construction in 2025. TIHGI Hopes to Channel Tourists Toward Its New Property Initial […]
Industry
August 19, 2024
Philippine Senator Fights the Return of Virtual Cockfighting
Several years ago, the Philippines legalized online sabong operations. After the start of virtual cockfighting in 2020, the activity was expected to bring tax revenue. Yet, the government’s Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), as well as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), failed to collect all tax revenue due from e-sabong operations, despite many […]
Business
August 13, 2024
PAGCOR Reports Strong Q2, Enjoys Solid Performance of E-Games
The second quarter of this year marked a strong period for licensed casinos in the Philippines, with reported increases in total gross gaming revenue (GGR) year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. The Philippine gambling regulator and government-owned, regulated and operated corporation, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), uncovered details regarding the GGR reported for the three months […]
Casino
August 12, 2024
Casino Owners Top Forbes Asia’s Richest Person List
According to the “Philippines’ 50 Richest” list released by Forbes Asia, the top spot was grabbed by the heirs to a gambling and business empire. The Sy siblings have inherited their fortune from Henry Sy Sr., their father, who was one of the early-day pioneers of the gambling and casino industry in the Philippines. Sy […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Philippines Considers Regulated Alternatives Following POGO Ban
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is exploring implementing an improved and regulated version of online gaming following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to impose a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOS). Rebuilding the sector could bring significant employment opportunities and create new revenue streams for the government. Lawmakers Remain Optimistic In […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
POGOs Crackdown Forces 20,000 Workers Out of Philippines
Earlier this week, Ferdinand Marcos, the President of the Philippines, announced the blanket ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The tough enforcement came amidst rising concerns about POGOs ties with unlawful activities. The announced tough enforcement complements the ongoing crackdown on Philippine-based illegal gambling operators targeting Chinese citizens. In fact, the recent ban […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Philippine President Bans POGOs amidst Rising Concerns
In a decisive blow to the country’s nascent offshore gambling industry, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos instituted a blanket ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) on Monday. The move cracks down on an online sector dominated by Chinese firms, plagued with unlicensed activities and links to organized crime. China Has Been Urging for a […]
Legal
July 16, 2024
Philippine Police Hunt Mayor Accused of Espionage and Running Fake Casinos
Alice Guo, the Mayor of Bamban town in the Philippines, is now a fugitive, facing serious allegations of being a Chinese spy and running fake casinos. According to a recent BBC article, authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Guo. However, she has gone into hiding, evading law enforcement and bolstering suspicions regarding her involvement […]
Poker
July 16, 2024
Poker Player’s Mother Suspects He Was Murdered While in Manila
The mother of a professional poker player from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, fears that her son was killed and robbed while visiting the Philippines. The 32-year-old professional poker player, Darren Young, was found dead in his rental condo in Manila, the Philippines, earlier this year. In a recent interview for the Scottish Sun, Young’s mother, […]
