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08/05/26

A digital hand holds a fading stack of virtual coins, while a growing number of abstract figures engage with various online gaming platforms.

DigiPlus reports lower Q2 GGR but higher earnings and EBITDA

08/03/26

PAGCOR extends B2B accreditation deadline for online gaming suppliers

07/31/26

Okada Foundation donates US$2.9m in medical support to Davao Oriental

The charitable arm of Okada Manila has provided medical equipment and healthcare assistance.

07/31/26

Philippine senator files bill to ban gambling advertisements and sponsorships

07/29/26

Study warns privatisation of PAGCOR’s Casino Filipino could reduce Philippine healthcare funding

A legal study has warned that the planned privatisation operations could reduce annual funding for the country’s Universal Health Care programme.

07/28/26

A digital billboard displaying a blurred image of a casino chip being covered by a red 'no gambling' symbol.

Cebu City legal office backs gambling ad ban

07/22/26

Philippine Central Bank issues new guidance on money laundering risks in casino junket operations

The BSP has called on financial institutions to strengthen AML and counter-terrorism financing measures for customers linked to casino junkets.

07/21/26

PAGCOR orders casinos to strengthen AML controls after high-risk assessment

The regulator has instructed casino operators and gaming service providers to reinforce their AML and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.

07/21/26

A shadowy figure casts a net over a pile of fading digital chips, symbolizing the grip of illegal gambling on the region.

Philippine gambling seizures in Northern Mindanao top US$3.4m in H1 2026

07/17/26

Plan to separate PAGCOR casino business from regulator set for key government review

07/16/26

Newport World Resorts posts PHP6.6bn GGR in Q1

Alliance Global completes acquisition of Genting Hong Kong’s stake in Newport World Resorts

07/15/26

Universal swings back to profit in Q1 despite pressure at Okada Manila

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DigiPlus reports lower Q2 GGR but higher earnings and EBITDA

PAGCOR extends B2B accreditation deadline for online gaming suppliers

Okada Foundation donates US$2.9m in medical support to Davao Oriental

Philippine senator files bill to ban gambling advertisements and sponsorships

Study warns privatisation of PAGCOR’s Casino Filipino could reduce Philippine healthcare funding

Cebu City legal office backs gambling ad ban

Philippine Central Bank issues new guidance on money laundering risks in casino junket operations

PAGCOR orders casinos to strengthen AML controls after high-risk assessment

Philippine gambling seizures in Northern Mindanao top US$3.4m in H1 2026

Plan to separate PAGCOR casino business from regulator set for key government review

Alliance Global completes acquisition of Genting Hong Kong’s stake in Newport World Resorts

Okada Manila GGR down 14.7% in Q2

PAGCOR supports US$6.7m PMA warfare lab through licensee foundation

Bloomberry launches online gaming platform FUNaloMAX

Philippine president praises PAGCOR for dividend contribution

Regulation

DigiPlus sees limited impact from Brazil’s betting ban

Business

Century Entertainment maintains Philippine operations after WPT licence loss

Business

Macau sees visitor rise during Mid-Autumn Festival setting strong stage for Golden Week

Legislation

28 nations adopt Phnom Penh Declaration on online scams