As of early 2026, the Philippines has announced that there are no longer any legal offshore gaming operators (POGO) within its territory. However, this is not the end of the risks, but the beginning of a more complex and dangerous phase. Although the original large parks have disappeared, related ac
The Philippines recently exhibited a stark contrast in the gambling sector with a policy of "one ban, one promotion": The Baguio City Council, in its commitment to maintaining a "city with character," rejected RCC Global's application to open an electronic bingo (E-Bingo) business, while the Manila-
Recently in the Philippines, the dynamics of gambling and entertainment are intertwined. The online entertainment platform Casino Plus held the "Angpao Rain Gala" grand award ceremony in Manila, distributing a total cash reward of 180 million pesos to 600 video creators, setting a local record for s
The Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, Eli Remolona, issued a warning on Monday that the country is at risk of being placed back on the grey list as the next round of assessments by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approaches in 2027. The Philippines had successfully exited this
The Philippine gaming industry is undergoing a significant structural transformation, with a clear trend of players moving towards online platforms. The latest data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) shows that the total gaming revenue for 2025 has decreased by 5.1% year-
Okada Manila, a comprehensive resort in the Philippines, continues to face escalating operational pressures into 2025, with the latest data disclosed by TRLEI showing that its gaming revenue in the fourth quarter hit the lowest of the year, a plight that has also been reported on the PASA official w
Recently, discussions about the Philippine gambling tax policy have heated up again. International gambling consultant Martin Perbrick bluntly states that setting the tax rate for online gambling at 25% to 30% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) may already be on the edge of economic risk. This is not ala
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration recently released the latest handling directions related to the POGO blacklist, bringing a turnaround for some Chinese and foreign nationals trapped by it. This adjustment is not a complete relaxation, but a conditional and tiered handling of historical issues, g
In the context of strict regulation and policy shifts in the Philippine gaming industry, an underrated local company quietly completed its evolution. This series will systematically dissect the rise of DigiPlus from three aspects: policy, business, and capital.If one only understands Philippine gami
The Philippine police have recently launched a new round of intense crackdowns on the remaining illegal offshore gambling operations (POGO) within the country. In addition to strengthening patrols and blockades of coastal "backdoor" smuggling routes, law enforcement actions have also extended to cr
To prevent the Philippines from becoming a springboard for criminal groups, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recently been keeping a tight watch on the borders. As illegal offshore gambling (POGO) syndicates accelerate their escape, the PNP has issued a strict order to intensify patrols and
The complete exit of POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) is deeply impacting the real estate market in Metro Manila. Recent market analysis shows that the largest residential market in the country is facing the most severe "oversupply" situation since 2019.Inventory backlog: 80,000 housing u
A Chinese man holding a POGO work visa, stranded domestically due to being blacklisted, continuously faces "backstabbing": not only does his Filipino wife file for divorce, but she also demands the transfer of his apartment into her name as "compensation," and even moves her entire family into this
In the context of a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling in the Philippines, Pasig City in the Metro Manila area has taken a more tangible step by starting from the public environment. Mayor Vico Sotto announced on Monday that a local ordinance named "Ordinance No. 26 of 2025" has taken immediat
Although the Philippines has issued a POGO ban, a cat-and-mouse game against the underground gambling network continues. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recently targeted more covert illegal operations—secret casinos disguised as business process outsourcing (BPO) or information technology
Philippine authorities are in full pursuit of a key figure related to a human trafficking case in the POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) park, but the latest news indicates that she may no longer be in the Philippines. Cassandra Lee Weng, the operator wanted in connection with the "Lucky 99
