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Vietnamese officials further supervision of casinos; operators require installation of CCTVs
August 29, 2023
As foreigner-only casinos are subjected to regular inspections, gov officials have imposed the installation of camera systems for ...
FIBA to include star-studded roster from the NBA; first game to run today at the Phil Sports Arena
August 25, 2023
More than 50 current NBA players, along with ; FIBA World Cup opener to be held in the Philippine Sports Arena in Pasig Metro Mani...
PAGCOR to go after 33 POGOs
August 19, 2023
The government regulatory agency will go after the 33 POGOs for unpaid dues; five of the sought-after POGOs already closed; some o...
Money, ammunition, a silencer and more found in Metro Manila ‘cybercrime hub’
August 19, 2023
A Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) raided early this month was the site of various allegedly illegal activities, includi...
Filipino Billionaire Manny Villar inks deal for a USD 1B casino development in Manila
August 18, 2023
The planned partnership capitalizes on Koreans being the no. 1 source of foreign visitors in the Philippines; casino and hotel ven...
Privatization of PAGCOR to start in 2025; 50B to 60B pesos in revenue predicted
August 15, 2023
The Philippines’s gaming regulatory agency is set to privatize more 45 casinos; PAGCOR to modernize systems before privatization...
Okada Manila widens marketing campaign to attract more foreign players
August 10, 2023
The major Japanese-owned integrated resort in Manila expects to ride on the country’s tourism boom; the casino, operated by Tige...
PH casino giants face slowdown in Q2 as GGR falls; state-owned casinos also hit
August 9, 2023
While major casino operators in the Philippines face a slowdown this quarter compared to the previous, year on year performance is...
Philippine senator takes contrary stance on POGOs – total ban means higher taxes
August 7, 2023
Senator says ‘bigger picture’ needs to be looked at; gains through government agency PAGCOR highlighted; ‘ some are bad, but...
Okada’s universal fires back at 26 Capital allegations
August 5, 2023
In the latest development of the fallout between US-based SPAC 26 Capital and Okada Manila parent operator Universal Entertainment...