02/04/20 Jade Entertainment launches new sportsbook at Okada Manila A deal between Jade Entertainment and RPM Gaming adds sports betting to the integrated resort’s casino offering.
02/04/20 Philippines: POGOs take action against Coronavirus Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators to impose measures to fight against the Coronavirus outbreak.
01/29/20 Philippines collects US$126m in POGO taxes in 2019 Tax revenues up on the previous year after the regulator launched a crackdown on companies found to be withholding taxes.
01/28/20 Philippines gaming regulator orders quarantine Philippines gaming regulator orders ten-day quarantine period for POGO workers entering the country in a bid to halt spread of Coronavirus.
01/27/20 PhilWeb negotiating with “the biggest POGO operator in the world” Online gambling operator in late stage talks with POGO but Vice Chairman Alcid refuses to name names for now.
01/21/20 Suncity Group will complete full payment for Westside Resorts $20 million deposit to be paid by the end of the month with the remaining balance due ten days after.
01/17/20 PAGCOR shows its support to ICE London CEO Andrea Domingo talks about Philippines’ regulatory developments and how PAGCOR is preparing to ‘step into the future’
01/16/20 Okada Manila reports a 46 percent revenue increase in 2019 Philippines casino generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just over PHP39.79 billion (US$784.5 million) in 2019
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.
01/14/20 PAGCOR closes casino amid Taal Volcano threat Major volcanic irruption is set to hit the Philippines in the coming days.
01/13/20 Philippines block visas upon arrival for Chinese visitors Manila Justice Department takes steps to ensure Chinese visitors do not overstay their visas
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.
