The Chairman of the Philippines’ gaming regulator (PAGCOR) says that he doesn’t want the authority to have police powers and that even if all offshore gaming licenses were canceled, foreign criminal activity would remain a problem.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has issued a total of 40 licenses to offshore gaming operators or internet gaming licensees (IGL).

A lower licensing fee for Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) operations is seen as a mutually beneficial act for both operators and regulators.

Red Tiger has launched a dystopian, post-apocalyptic video slot where welding race cars together is the way of life. In Wrigley’s World, players can join the namesake mischievous goblin in a race for victory.

Regulators in New South Wales have given Crown Resorts conditional approval to open a casino at its glittering new Sydney property, despite the grave problems revealed in three inquiries into its business.

Sportradar said it has appointed former Bloomberg Chief Marketing Officer Deirdre M. Bigley to its board of directors. 

The announcement of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) ban three months ago has sent ripples through Metro Manila’s office market, culminating in the first negative net take-up of office space since the fourth quarter of 2021.

A top Philippine Senate panel is set to conclude its investigation into alleged criminal activities linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators, holding its last hearing on November 26th.

No loopholes, no exceptions. The ban on POGOs and IGLs applies universally, independent of the location or licensing entity, says a top legal expert. Meanwhile, in Macau, a recent survey shows positive growth in Macau’s premium mass segment this month, with more whales and new products driving growth. And in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa faced a setback, after being handed a shortened two-year renewal on its casino license due to ‘unsatisfactory’ tourism performance.

Philippine President Marcos’ recent POGO ban Executive Order applies universally, regardless of location or licensing, says a top legal expert.