06/17/20 POGOs boost demand for office space Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators accounted for 13% of the total demand in the first five months of 2020.
06/17/20 Suncity Group commits US$46 million to Manila IR The group’s Philippines subsidiary has made the deposit as part of the payment schedule for the project in Manila’s Entertainment City.
06/11/20 Plans for new Manila IR revealed International Entertainment Corp has begun the process to request a provisional license from PAGCOR.
05/21/20 Paid leave for City of Dreams Manila employees Non-management employees were given one month’s paid leave to assist financially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
05/12/20 Okada Manila supports lockdown The company told GGRAsia that despite being forced to keep its doors closed, it supported the government’s stance on Covid-19.
04/28/20 PAGCOR profits drop 50% in Q1 Profit for the period fell by 49.9 per cent to Php777.4million (US$15.3million).
03/16/20 Coronavirus: Casinos across Asia close Casinos in Asia and Pacific are taking measures to avoid the spreading of COVID-19 including closing down.
03/16/20 PAGCOR suspends all gaming operations in Manila Activity to be suspended until April 12 as country goes into lockdown as part of efforts to combat Coronavirus.
03/02/20 Belle Corp profits fall after lottery and keno suspension Gaming investor Belle Corp revealed a decline in profits to PHP2.9 billion (€51.4 million) last year.
02/24/20 Suncity signs 20-year lease agreement for Manila casino The lease agreement is valid until August 19, 2039 and is “automatically renewed” for another 25 years unless otherwise agreed by all parties
02/13/20 Okada Manila GGR down in January Casino operators sees revenues dip slightly in the first month of the year but enjoyed a major uptick in EBITDA.
01/15/20 Manila casinos remain open despite volcano threat Most casinos in Manila City have decided to keep their doors open despite a volcanic eruption less than 100km away.
01/07/20 Sensational Sega baccarat game lands at Okada Manila The casino is the first in the Philippines to install Sega Sammy Creation’s “Baccarat Maximum Fortune” title.
12/20/19 Manila to become the Asian poker home The city will host seven live international poker events next year.
12/07/19 Okada Manila to partner international IR brands Universal Entertainment met president Duterte and revealed plans for reaching an expansion based on the attraction of major brands.
