Recently, the POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) operating within the Oriental Pearl Commercial Complex in Manila, Philippines, has been under tense conditions due to an anonymous report directly pointing out that the 31st to 38th floors are the operating floors, and claiming that the Natio
Join the in-depth gambling information group: PASA DeepThe Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines (AMLC) announced that it has obtained a new round of freezing orders from the Court of Appeals, launching an unprecedented asset freezing operation targeting the "Flood Control Engineering Cor
Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepAlthough Philippine President Marcos has already ordered a complete halt to POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators), it has proven that this ban has not been fully effective. The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently admitt
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros recently questioned the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) at a Senate hearing, challenging the decision to invest 1 billion pesos in the online gambling platform DigiPlus without fully assessing potential social harms. The GSIS president responded that the
Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepRecently, a significant accusation targeting the head of the Bingoplus social gaming department, Ken Lv, has been leaked within the industry, pointing to issues such as interest delivery, huge kickbacks, management disorder, and dismal performance,
The Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila, Philippines, recently announced the official launch of its new convention and exhibition venue, "The Space at Solaire." Located next to the theater lobby on the third floor of the resort, the venue covers an area of 1,400 square meters and can accommodate up
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) latest financial report shows that its gaming business in the Philippines has increased by 200% year-on-year, becoming the main source of revenue for the company. Despite a $36.3 million loss due to the renovation of the New Coast Hotel in Manila, the st
Data disclosed during the budget deliberation period of the Philippine Congress shows significant discrepancies in the statistics on the number of personnel related to offshore gaming (POGO) among different government agencies. This phenomenon has sparked attention and discussion about the actual si
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) financial data for the first 8 months of 2025 shows significant contributions to government finances from gaming revenues. According to the Philippine Department of Finance, non-tax revenues reached 298.3 billion pesos (about 5.1 billion USD) dur
The Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee recently launched an investigation into officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) suspected of using fake IDs to enter a casino. This investigation is set against the backdrop of controversies surrounding flood control projects and
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced on September 24 that it has donated patient transport vehicles to nine local government units nationwide to enhance medical rescue capabilities in remote and disaster-affected areas. These donated vehicles will be distributed to loca
The Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held a hearing on September 23, with Bryce Hernandez, the former Assistant Engineer of the First District of the Department of Public Works in Wu Liu Gan Province, in attendance to testify. The hearing mainly revolved around discussions on alleged improper
Philippine gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp. recently submitted three license applications to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in South Africa, marking a new phase in the company's global expansion strategy. These applications include a national manufacturer's license, a gaming co
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines has recently drawn attention for its investigation into illegal mining sites in Davao del Norte. According to Philippine media, the NBI dismantled two illegal mining sites on September 12, seizing mining equipment, copper ore, and explosi
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently expressed support for the proposed amendments to the Bank Secrecy Law by the Congress. This initiative aims to enhance the transparency of the financial system, strengthen the enforcement capabilities against corruption and financial
Recently, an illegal mining case was uncovered in Davao de Oro Province, Philippines, with suspects believed to be linked to previous offshore gaming operations (POGO) cases. The National Bureau of Investigation's Southeast Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) in collaboration with the Mines and Geo
