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PAGCOR

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is a state-owned entity responsible for regulating and generating revenue from the country's gaming and online gambling industries, with significant contributions to national development initiatives. It is currently undergoing reforms, including privatizing its casino operations and implementing stricter regulations to address concerns over addiction and illegal gambling. PAGCOR also engages in public service, such as donating emergency vehicles to improve healthcare access in remote areas.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, September 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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Tue, September 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM

PAGCOR on track to hit $7B GGR target amid scrutiny

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is on track to achieve its $7 billion gross gaming revenue (GGR) target for 2025, with revenues nearly doubling over the last two years.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM

PAGCOR pushes casino operator separation despite employee opposition

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is proceeding with its plan to "decouple" its role as a casino operator, focusing solely on regulation and licensing.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM

PAGCOR donates 7 PTVs to LGUs nationwide

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has donated seven new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to various local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM

PAGCOR earns P69B from online gambling from Jan to July 2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) generated P69 billion in licensing fees from legal online gambling platforms from January to July 2025.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM

PAGCOR clarifies hacked database not for gambling addicts

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) clarified that the reported hacked National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP) is not a list of gambling addicts, but rather a compilation of individuals prohibited from gambling.

Sun, August 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Sen. Tulfo to probe PNP, NBI on illegal e-sabong ops

Senator Erwin Tulfo, chair of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, will question the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) regarding the continued operation of illegal e-sabong activities.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Lawmakers grill PAGCOR on online gambling addiction amid revenue surge

Lawmakers questioned PAGCOR on Wednesday regarding the rise of online gambling addiction during the agency's budget briefing before the House Committee on Appropriations.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Pagcor halts new online gaming licenses amid industry concerns

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has imposed a moratorium on issuing new licenses for online gaming sites and applications since March 1, 2024.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM

BSP directive cuts online gaming transactions by 50%

Online gaming transactions have decreased by 50% following a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for e-wallets to remove links to gambling sites.

Sun, August 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM

PlaySafe Alliance blames illegal online gambling for social problems

The PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, comprising licensed online gambling operators, commended a Senate hearing that identified illegal and unlicensed gaming platforms as the primary cause of social problems associated with online betting.