
Philippines Casino, Poker, and Betting News
Stay updated on the latest casino, poker, and sports-betting news from the Philippines. Covering market developments, operator updates, and regulatory changes.
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AI-GENERATEDMelco Resorts Stock: Speculation Surrounds Macau Casino Future in 2026
Melco Resorts remains a high-risk title for investors in the Asian gaming market, maintaining a market cap of approximately 1.98 billion USD.
AI-GENERATEDAI-Assisted Baccarat Side Bets Costing Asian Casinos Up to $700 Million Annually
Artificial intelligence is being used to exploit mathematical edges in baccarat side bets, leading to estimated annual losses of $700 million for Asian casino operators.
AI-GENERATEDInternational Entertainment Targets Late 2026 Philippine Online Launch
International Entertainment Corporation eyes an August or September launch for its Philippine online gaming site, following a 60.7% surge in gaming revenue.
AI-GENERATEDUniversal Entertainment Stable as Okada Manila Boosts Earnings in 2026
Universal Entertainment reports significant growth in the casino segment for fiscal 2026. The Okada Manila resort pushed gross gaming revenue to double-digit increases.
AI-GENERATEDAI Expansion at PhilWeb: Lance Gokongwei Takes the Lead
With a 2.03 billion PHP investment, Lance Gokongwei is driving PhilWeb's AI infrastructure to elevate security and compliance standards in the iGaming sector.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR to Launch Mobile App to Verify Online Gaming Licenses
Philippine regulator PAGCOR is introducing a verification app to protect players from the approximately 50 percent of illegal gaming sites operating in the country.
AI-GENERATEDManila Crackdown: 297 Illegal Betting Devices Seized in Cockpit Arenas
Philippine tax authorities sealed 297 unregistered betting machines across 11 arenas in a coordinated raid to combat tax evasion and illegal gambling.
AI-GENERATEDMulti-Billion Dollar Bust: South Korean Woman Arrested in Philippines Over Illegal Gambling
Philippine authorities have detained a 29-year-old woman linked to a massive $3.9 billion illegal online gambling syndicate operating since 2018.
AI-GENERATEDInternational Entertainment Warns of Major Loss Despite Gaming Growth
International Entertainment Corp expects a net loss of approximately $63.8 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, driven by non-cash accounting charges.
AI-GENERATEDBetable and Delasport Expand Alliance: Sportsbook Solution Live Across Eight Brands
iGaming platform provider Betable has integrated Delasport's sportsbook technology across eight brands in the UK and Philippines.
AI-GENERATEDiGaming Turbulence in the Far East: Philippines Faces Potential Advertising Ban
Regulatory hurdles in Asia are mounting rapidly. Japneet Sethi warns of a possible advertising ban in the Philippines that could fundamentally alter market dynamics.
AI-GENERATEDPhilippine Regulator Pagcor Fines Gambling Firm Over Unauthorized Giveaway
Pagcor has issued a P1 million fine to a licensed gambling firm for an unauthorized smartphone giveaway worth P4 million involving influencer Ivana Alawi.
AI-GENERATEDDFNN Reports Massive Slump: Gaming Commissions Plummet in Philippines
Philippine gaming tech provider DFNN recorded a 66.9 percent drop in commission income during the first half of 2026.
AI-GENERATEDLT Game Prepares Launch of HyTable Hybrid System in Vietnam and Philippines
LT Game is set to deploy its new HyTable electronic multi-game configuration in Southeast Asia, offering automated betting and a blend of virtual and live-dealer modes.
AI-GENERATEDBloomberry Resorts grows to PHP 14.1 billion despite Q2 net loss
Philippine operator Bloomberry Resorts reported an 11% increase in net revenue to PHP 14.08 billion for the second quarter of 2026.

