Good morning. What goes up can also come down fast, and Philippine e-gaming has proved no exception. The country’s second-quarter GGR fell 20.3 percent to $1.43 billion, with PAGCOR pointing to weaker electronic gaming, inflation and renewed Middle East tensions. E-gaming still contributed $648 million, but the slowdown was already visible in PAGCOR’s first-half figures. Macau, meanwhile, is moving in the other direction: Citigroup estimates its early-August daily GGR run rate rose 12 percent from July, supported by pent-up demand and a busy concert calendar.
What you need to know
- The Philippine gaming industry generated $1.43 billion in GGR in 2Q26, down 20.3 percent year-on-year on weaker electronic gaming.
- Macau’s daily GGR rose 12 percent from July to $91 million in early August, supported by pent-up demand and major concerts.
On the radar
- Sands China opens NBA China Games ticket sales on August 12th.
- Asia Pioneer Entertainment forecasts 47% growth in 1H26 turnover.
- Shin Hwa World expects 1H26 net loss to shrink by up to 75%.
- China probes alleged gambling operation at Vanuatu consulate.
AGB Intelligence
GAMING REVENUE
Philippines 2Q26 GGR falls 20% YoY on e-gaming weakness
The Philippine gaming industry generated $1.43 billion in gross gaming revenue in the second quarter of 2026, down 20.3 percent year-on-year, mainly due to weaker electronic gaming. Licensed commercial casinos remained the largest contributor, accounting for 51.5 percent of the market, while electronic gaming represented 45.2 percent. The slowdown was also evident in PAGCOR’s first-half results, with revenue collected from eGames, eBingo and bingo licensees falling 41.9 percent during the period.
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