12/10/20 Philippines’ operators get online casino licences PAGCOR has confirmed that three companies in Manila and one in Subic Bay have been granted PIGO licences.
12/08/20 AGB to interview PAGCOR chairman The interview with Andrea Domingo will take place during the “Life After POGOs” forum on December 9.
12/08/20 The Philippines’ first online casino approved DFNN’s interactive entertainment unit will launch a new platform for VIPs. Players will have to go through strict protocols.
11/25/20 PAGCOR allocates US$41m to build relief centres The regulator aims to build 32 centres in 31 cities affected by the Ulysses typhoon in early November.
11/11/20 Philippines counsel reprimanded over licences case Rudolf Philip Jurado had granted the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority the jurisdiction to issue gaming licences.
11/06/20 PAGCOR clarifies permission for online bets Only Solaire Resort & Casino has been cleared to legally take online bets in the Philippines, and its system still has to pass testing.
11/04/20 PAGCOR clears 3 operators to take online bets Integrated resorts had asked to be able to take online wagers from known customers in a bid to aid recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
11/03/20 BIR releases tax guidelines for POGOs PAGCOR will have to submit monthly reports on franchise tax collection and the number of workers employed by industry.
10/29/20 Philippines could tax online cockfighting events The measure seeks to impose a tax of 5 per cent on gross revenues gained from offsite betting activities on locally licensed games.
10/28/20 PAGCOR income from gaming down 60% The Philippines casino regulator has reported a 60 per cent fall in income from gaming operations in the first nine months of 2020.
10/27/20 PAGCOR could allow casinos to take online bets The regulator has received several requests during the Covid-19 pandemic and it is currently analysing the possibility.
10/19/20 PAGCOR says POGOs must pay new tax Rodrigo Duterte’s government has approved a new economic relief package that changes the way POGOs are taxed.
10/15/20 PAGCOR could legalise online cockfighting Andrea Domingo has said the regulator may establish a mechanism for streaming sabong events in authorised arenas.
10/01/20 Gaming company donates to Jeepney drivers Gaming firm FBM has donated food and health supplies to Jeepney drivers in the Philippines amid the pandemic crisis.
