Bloomberry’s online gaming platform doubles down on domestic appeal, bringing in arcade-style content with a distinctly Pinoy twist. Jeepneys, Festivals, and Digital Fun megaFUNalo, the online offshoot of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, has added a splash of local color to its gaming library through a new partnership with Gioco Arcade, a Filipino game studio focused on […]
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Online Gambling Operators in the Philippines Shift to Encrypted Apps as Senate Eyes Tighter Controls
Online gambling firms in the Philippines are adopting new tactics to stay accessible despite recent regulatory crackdowns. According to The Philippine Star, operators are migrating from e-wallet integrations to encrypted messaging apps and e-commerce platforms to reach users. This pivot follows an order from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), requiring digital wallet services like […]
Online Gambling Tops Philippine Casino Revenues for First Time in H1 2025
The Philippine gaming market hit a turning point in the first half of 2025, with online gambling revenues outpacing those from traditional casinos for the first time. Data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) shows the eGames sector—which includes e-bingo and bingo operators—generated ₱114.83 billion between January and June. That figure represents roughly […]
BSP Pushes Stricter Rules for Online Gambling Payments to Rein in Risks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to crack down on digital payment services tied to online gambling, proposing a sweeping set of reforms designed to address consumer safety, financial risk, and tech misuse. A draft circular—open for public comment until July 25—lays out tough new conditions for payment service providers (PSPs) and operators […]
Regulatory Crackdown Rattles Philippine Online Gambling Sector as DigiPlus Shares Dive
Philippine lawmakers are intensifying their scrutiny of the online gambling industry, triggering a market shake-up that has hit key players hard. DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s top digital gaming operator, suffered a sharp stock plunge after a new Senate bill proposed tighter restrictions on the sector. The bill, introduced by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, aims to […]
Century Entertainment Eyes Philippines iGaming Push with New Joint Venture
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed gaming operator with a presence in Cambodia, has set its sights on the Philippines as its next frontier. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a PAGCOR-licensed service provider to develop and market an existing online gaming platform. Structure and Strategy The deal sets […]
Digital Drive Fuels Gambling Market Growth in France and the Philippines
Two of the world’s gambling markets are riding a digital wave in 2025. France and the Philippines have both posted strong growth figures, fuelled largely by online segments. From e-games in Southeast Asia to a surging youth-driven sports betting market in Europe, digital channels are redefining gambling revenues worldwide. France Sees Online Surge as Youth […]
Philippines’ Online Gaming Sector Surges Amid POGO Controversy
The Philippines’ online gaming sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, even as the government phases out the controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). With new revenue records and regulatory shifts, the industry finds itself at a crossroads. Online Gaming: A Rapidly Growing Economic Powerhouse The Philippine online gaming sector continues its meteoric rise, with annualized gross […]
Philippines Bans Offshore Gaming Operators: A Step Towards Crime Prevention
Government Announces Ban on Offshore Gaming Operators In a significant move, the Philippines has decided to ban offshore gaming operators, a sector primarily serving Chinese gamblers. This industry has raised substantial concerns among law enforcement agencies due to its alleged connections to organized crime. The Rise and Fall of POGOs Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) […]
Philippine Senator Advocates for Complete Ban on Online Gambling
In a forceful plea to his peers, Philippine Senator Joel Villanueva has called for full legislative support for Senate Bill 1281, which aims to completely eliminate online gambling, including businesses previously managed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Rising Concerns Over Criminal Activities Linked to Online Gambling Senator Villanueva, addressing the Senate, highlighted the urgent […]
