BackgroundThe Philippine government once implemented the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) policy, allowing domestically licensed companies to operate online gambling businesses targeting overseas markets (mainly China). This model flourished during Duterte's administration, forming concen
As Philippine authorities intensify their crackdown on offshore gaming operators (Philippine offshore gaming operators, POGO) and related illegal activities, there have been successive reports of several Chinese nationals being involved in these cases.Observers believe that the corruption issues of
Online Gambling in the PhilippinesThe Philippines has become a significant force in the global iGaming industry, solidifying its reputation as a major player in the Asia-Pacific region. Driven by technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and strong government support, the industry ha
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported that last year's gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the local gaming industry reached a historic high of over 400 billion Philippine pesos.Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, stated at a briefing in the PAGCOR office in Pasay Cit
The Philippine Interior Minister, Zhong Mi • Li Wure, vehemently denounced the recent shocking kidnapping case, calling the criminals who kidnapped a 14-year-old Chinese student and brutally cut off his fingers "inhuman" "barbarians," and vowed to bring all those involved to justice as soon as possi
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that China resolutely combats gambling and related crimes, and urges the Philippines to thoroughly resolve the social issues caused by the offshore gaming industry (POGO) as soon as possible. He also called on the
Recently, the Philippine police launched a raid on an offshore gambling operator (POGO) suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities, arresting over 450 individuals involved. According to the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), the organization is located in the suburbs of Manila,
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently raided a hotel in Pasay City, discovering several South Koreans allegedly involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, and recommended the closure of the hotel. Additionally, authorities found that one of the suspe
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that foreigners will be prohibited from participating in any licensed online gambling games. This ban is aimed at strictly enforcing President Marcos's restrictive policies on Philippine offshore gaming operators.PAGCOR has
Despite the Philippine government's crackdown on offshore gaming operators (POGO), many former POGO operators are still looking for new ways to survive, turning to casinos, special economic zones, and underground financial networks to evade government regulation.An investigation found that some gove
The Philippine government has recently intensified its crackdown on offshore gaming operators (POGOs), planning to completely eradicate the industry in the coming days to weeks.According to a statement from the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), over 100 small POGOs are facing track
With just over half a month left until the December 31 POGO ban, the Philippine government started to panic!Data shows that there are about 33,000 foreign employees registered with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), but only about 23,000 to 24,000 have voluntarily left the Ph
According to current data from the Philippines, there are about 33,000 registered offshore gambling foreign workers in the Philippines, of which 23,000 to 24,000 have left the country after voluntarily downgrading their visas.About 8,000 foreign POGO workers who have downgraded their work visas to
According to Philippine media, the Bureau of Immigration announced this Wednesday that about 24,000 foreign employees of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) have left the country, and another 8,000 have applied to downgrade their work visas to visitor visas.However, the whereabouts of nearly
Driven by the growth of electronic gambling and the allure of high-stakes gamblers, Philippine gaming revenue is expected to reach a record 350 billion pesos in 2024, while Pagcor is preparing to revoke POGO licenses due to criminal issues.The head of the Philippine gaming regulatory agency stated t
Manila, Philippines — According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), with only one month left until the December 31 deadline, approximately 20,000 foreign workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) are expected to leave the country.As the deadline approaches, some POGO workers have not com
