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PH GGR for 2023 is projected to be 5% better than pre-pandemic rates
December 1, 2023
For the whole year 2023, gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Philippines is anticipated to reach between "US$5.0 billion and US$5.2 ...
PAGCOR earns 99.46% rating in gov’t’s annual performance evaluation system
November 28, 2023
The state-run gaming regulator, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), has been officially recognized by the Governance Co...
Supreme Court lift 2022 court order on Okada Manila, rules Kazuo Okada “properly removed” from company
November 28, 2023
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has overruled a 2022 court ruling that required Okada Manila to be bought by a group represen...
PH 3Q GGR marks 20% year-on-year increase
November 24, 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, the Philippines' gaming industry saw rapid expansion, with gross gaming revenues (GGR) surpassing PH...
UN Human Rights Office discusses forced labor in Asian iGaming industry
November 23, 2023
Illegal online casinos persist in taking advantage of vulnerable individuals throughout Asia by luring them in with deceptive clai...
Malaysian sentenced to 3 years in jail over card counting scheme at Marina Bay Sands
November 23, 2023
A Malaysian national was found guilty of conspiring to record cards dealt at Baccarat tables at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and was sen...
Light & Wonder anticipated to reduce EBITDA leverage this year until 2024
November 23, 2023
Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder is anticipated to significantly reduce its EBITDA leverage to 3.7x this year and further...
NUSTAR in Cebu introduces premium mass gaming area
November 23, 2023
To enhance the gaming experience for its patrons, NUSTAR, an integrated resort located in Cebu, Philippines, has developed NUSTAR ...
PH labor dept to review employment permits of POGO workers
November 22, 2023
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has started a thorough review of the Alien Employment Permits (AE...
PH plans to develop 48 new hotels, 15,000 hotel rooms by 2028
November 22, 2023
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has revealed ambitious plans to develop 48 new hotels throughout the country by 202...