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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

The Philippines’ Baguio City advances ordinance to ban online gambling

The proposed measure would block new online gambling operations and restrict gambling advertising and sponsorships.

06/26/26

Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino reopening pushed back until at least 2028

Acesite cited rising construction costs and the need to preserve liquidity.

06/22/26

A digital lock symbol hovers over a group of interconnected electronic devices, casting a shadow of uncertainty.

Philippine police arrest 13 over alleged illegal online gambling

06/17/26

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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

The Philippines’ Baguio City advances ordinance to ban online gambling

Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino reopening pushed back until at least 2028

Philippine police arrest 13 over alleged illegal online gambling

PAGCOR orders gambling ads to be replaced with problem gambling helpline messaging

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