The Philippines’ Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) will increase to at least $10 billion in the full year 2027, according to estimates from GCG Gaming Advisory Services.

The Philippines is expected to be one of the best-performing jurisdictions in Asia, with GCG Gaming Advisory Services’ Executive Director Scott Feeney projecting a $10 billion market within five years.

As we continue our series of articles counting down to the ASEAN Gaming Summit, we focus on the potential of the Clark Freeport Zone and the wider Clark Economic Zone as a casino hub.

The Philippines Department of Tourism is seeking to position the Clark Freeport Zone as a destination for MICE with its sister city designated for sports tourism, which may provide a further boost to the region’s already thriving casino industry.

Gross gambling revenue from licensed casinos in the Philippines jumped more than 29 percent in 1Q22, confirming predictions that the country will be one of the best-performing markets in Asia going forward. 

Cebu is home to the Philippines’ newest integrated resort, with the NUSTAR Resort & Casino opening its doors in May, though some observers say there needs to be more critical mass for the area to reach its full potential as an international gaming destination.

China’s outbound tourists are expected to return to their favorite tourist destinations, and at pre-pandemic levels by Q3 or Q4 of 2022, according to James Liang, co-founder of China’s largest online travel agency, Trip .com Group.

Widus Group opened its expanded and rebranded Hann Casino Resort in the Clark Freeport Zone on Wednesday, aiming to create a millionaire's playground.

The Philippines Government is seeking to extract as much revenue as possible from its gaming industry, but selling off PAGCOR casinos is not seen as a viable option.

After President Rodrigo Duterte lifted a moratorium on new casino investment, two groups have said they will dust off mothballed projects for the Philippines.