Good morning. When a regulatory foundation shifts, everything built on it deserves another look. PAGCOR has confirmed that World Platinum Technologies’ accreditation was canceled in April, raising questions over Century Entertainment’s Philippine gaming rollout and the $5.7 million in unaudited net winnings reported between April and June. Century’s filings continued to present WPT as an accredited service provider without mentioning the cancellation. The Philippines’ central bank is also tightening the lens on casino junket operations, urging supervised financial institutions to watch for unusual cash flows, complex ownership arrangements and layered transactions.
What you need to know
- PAGCOR confirms WPT lost its gaming system administrator accreditation in April, raising questions over Century Entertainment’s Philippine venture.
- The Philippines’ central bank has urged banks to strengthen AML controls for customers involved in casino junket operations.
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PHILIPPINES
Century’s Philippine partner loses PAGCOR accreditation
Questions have emerged over Century Entertainment’s Philippine online gaming venture after PAGCOR confirmed that its partner, World Platinum Technologies Inc., had its Gaming System Administrator (GSA) accreditation canceled in April 2026 for regulatory violations. The Hong Kong-listed company, whose shares have been suspended since June 2025, has presented the venture as central to its restructuring, reporting at least $5.7 million in unaudited net winnings while continuing to describe WPT as PAGCOR-accredited in its disclosures.
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