Good Morning. The Philippines’ ban on online gambling for officials, effective August 11th, is a crucial step toward promoting accountability and ethical standards in public service, according to legal expert Tonet Quiogue, while emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to address problem gambling beyond just regulating licensed operators. As the financial result season continues, Galaxy has strengthened its position in Macau’s gaming market, achieving a 20.2 percent market share in 2Q25, while Philippine casino operator Bloomberry Resorts reported a 52 percent drop in first-half net income.
What you need to know
- Philippines bans officials and employees from online gambling, with expert emphasizing coordinated oversight for public trust.
- Galaxy Entertainment achieves 20.2% market share in 2Q25, with 16.4% GGR growth and a surprise 58.4% dividend payout increase.
- Bloomberry Resorts’ first-half net income fell 52 percent to $33M, hit by weak VIP gaming at Solaire, despite Solaire North’s strong growth.
On the radar
- Wynn Macau prices $1 billion senior notes due 2034.
- Thai court schedules August 29th ruling in Paetongtarn dismissal case.
- Future of DigiPlus bright despite challenges in online gaming – CEO.
AGB Intelligence
PHILIPPINES
Systemic solutions needed to address gambling among public servants – Consultant
The Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has enacted a ban on online gambling for its officials and employees, effective August 11, under a memorandum signed by Secretary Jonvic Remulla. This move aims to promote accountability and ethical standards among public servants, emphasizing that gambling undermines the integrity of public service. Legal expert Tonet Quiogue highlights the unfair blame on PAGCOR for misconduct by public officials, noting that licensed operators have strict compliance measures that illegal sites lack.
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