Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

Also known as PAGCOR

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is a government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing the country's gambling industry. PAGCOR reported that the gaming sector generated over PHP214 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, marking a significant increase from previous years. The corporation also plays a crucial role in disaster relief efforts, distributing millions worth of aid to areas affected by monsoon rains and other natural disasters.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about PAGCOR

Villanueva calls for stricter BSP action on online lending apps linked to gambling

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to implement more stringent action against online lending apps amid concerns over their link to illegal online gambling.
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Marcos weighs online gambling ban; lawmakers push for regulation

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is still considering his options regarding a total ban on online gambling, emphasizing the need for thorough study to understand its potential impacts.
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Tulfo leads Senate probe on online gambling, seeks full ban

Senator Erwin Tulfo announced on Wednesday that he will lead a Senate investigation into online gambling in the Philippines and expressed confidence in securing a firm position against it.
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PAGCOR: Phil gaming industry hits P214.75B in H1, up 26%

The Philippine gaming industry recorded over P200 billion in total revenues during the first half of 2025, with electronic games contributing significantly to this growth.
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Recto: Gov mulls stricter e-gambling rules

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto stated on Tuesday that the government is still studying additional regulations for the online gambling industry, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s silence on the issue during his State of the Nation Address.
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Marcos recognizes PNP chief as boxing champ in SONA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted boxing heroes and included Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III in his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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Marcos stresses sports in nation-building, launches new PSC program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of sports in nation-building during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28.
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Philippines' gaming industry records PHP215B in H1 2025, up 26% YoY

The Philippines' gaming industry recorded PHP215 billion in gross revenues during the first half of 2025, marking a 26 percent increase from the same period last year.
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DigiPlus supports tighter online gaming rules for player protection

As lawmakers push for tighter controls on online gaming, industry players like DigiPlus Interactive Corp. support updated rules that protect users while keeping the sector accountable.
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Cardinal David rejects PAGCOR’s push for online gambling

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio 'Ambo' David rejected PAGCOR's position on regulating online gambling, arguing that its social costs outweigh potential government revenues.
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