Good Morning. The online gaming sector in the Philippines continues to grow, and operators have a massive chance now that their brands no longer need to be geographically confined. Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs) still need to work hard to bridge their land-based operations with their online persona, maximizing their potential, notes an expert. Meanwhile, in the regulatory world, Australian authorities continue to look for bad apples. In a first, the ACMA has fined a company for breaching spam laws over VIP promotions.
What you need to know
- The online sector in the Philippines continues to thrive, as PIGOs work to maximize the synergy between land-based and digital.
- Tabcorp fined over US$2.6 million by Australian comms authority for breaching spam laws in VIP campaign.
On the radar
- PointsBet rejects Betr bid, backs MIXI as the better deal.
- Thailand border restrictions hit Donaco’s Star Vegas operations.
- Ainsworth addresses media reports on Austrian investigations.
- Melinda Chan retires from the board of Macau Legend.
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PHILIPPINES
PIGOs: leveraging both land-based and online for success
The gaming industry of the Philippines is continually evolving, prompted by both innovation and necessity. The rise in crime saw the shutdown of offshore gaming operations, but even before this, the pandemic prompted the emergence of Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs), which have seen massive growth. Gaming veteran Joe Pisano points out how operations can continue to improve, and just how far they’ve come.
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Bettorify bridges European operators to Asia’s gaming markets
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Industry Updates
- GEG wins IR & Casino Operator of the Year at Global Gaming Awards 2025.
- Firesand releases Firesand Shield to strengthen iGaming fraud protection.
- IGT PlaySports & Boyd Gaming extend Nevada partnership with a 3-year deal.
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