03/19/20 PAGCOR confirms POGO closure for one month The move comes as part of efforts to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
03/17/20 PAGCOR extends gaming suspension across the country The suspension comes into force as part of efforts to control Coronavirus.
03/17/20 PAGCOR makes second donation to relief efforts Regulator donates additional PHP500 million (€8.6million) to help the government.
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.
03/13/20 Duterte imposed travel restrictions to Philippines All domestic air, sea and land transport to and from Manila will be suspended from 15 March to 14 April
03/13/20 Okada Manila posts strong financial results in February Casino operator sees GGR jump 38 per cent year on year to PHP3.3 billion (€57.4 million).
03/13/20 Philippines: PAGCOR donates to Coronavirus relief efforts Philippines’ gaming regulator donates €34.7 million help the government halt the spread of the deadly virus in the country.
03/12/20 Coronavirus: Okada Manila implements restrictions The resort will roll out thermal scanning at all entry points and medical care is available across the premises.
03/12/20 PAGCOR targets €5 billion in GGR this year Figure is a major increase on last year but whether it can be achieved remains in doubt due to Coronavirus.
03/11/20 Duterte open to tighter POGO regulations President says he is happy to discuss tighter regulations for POGOs but reaffirms they will not be banned.
03/10/20 Chinese POGO workers to receive “right conduct” training House Committee on Games and Amusement Vice-Chair, Ronnie Ong, backs plans to offer additional training.
03/10/20 SiGMA Manila announces Phil Asia Gaming Awards Exclusive event will celebrate convergence between gaming and emerging tech.
03/09/20 SiGMA Manila invites start-up heroes Best start-ups across iGaming sector to battle it out in the Start-up Pitch.
03/09/20 Casino Filipino finally reopens its doors PAGCOR owned casino opens after being forced to close its doors in January due to the Tall Volcano erupting.
03/09/20 Philippines: Duterte supports POGOs The Philippines’ President is standing strong on the POGO issue saying the country simply needs the revenues they generate.
