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PAGCOR Casino Privatization: Staffing Mandates Could Lower Valuation
Legal experts warn that mandatory staff retention for 40 Casino Filipino branches could deter buyers and reduce bid values in the upcoming privatization sale.

Cebu City Legal Office Supports Gambling Ad Ban With Revisions
Authorities in Cebu City back a proposed citywide gambling ad ban but demand revisions for digital platforms to protect constitutional free speech rights.

Philippines Central Bank Tightens Controls on Casino Junket Money Laundering
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued a new directive on July 22, 2026, forcing financial institutions to implement rigorous AML controls on casino junket operators.

PAGCOR Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Controls for Philippine Casinos
The Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR is ordering stricter anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. A review from 2021 to 2024 identified money laundering risk as high.

Pagcor to Exit Casino Operations, Focus Solely on Regulation
The Philippine gambling regulator Pagcor plans to divest its casino operations by year-end 2026, shifting focus to pure regulation. A recommendation for the privatization of Casino Filipino is expected to reach the President in August.

Okada Manila experiences continued revenue decline in second quarter
Okada Manila suffers a 13 percent revenue drop in Q2 2026 to just under PHP7.0 billion. This trend continues, reflecting market tension.

Velvix Strengthens Philippines Presence with LaVie Casino Deal
Velvix deepens its market presence in the Philippines. The company delivers 16 electronic gaming machines to LaVie Resort & Casino Manila, including installation and service.

Velvix enters Manila's gambling paradise with 16 slot machines
Velvix Corporation has formed a strategic partnership with LaVie Resort and Casino Manila. This initial phase involves deploying 16 'CurlX' slot machines in the Philippines.

PAGCOR Shines in 2025 Dividend Remittances – Billions for Philippine Treasury
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ranks among the top five Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for 2025, contributing 12.7 billion Philippine Pesos to the national budget in 2024.

President Marcos Jr. praises PAGCOR for economic contributions & high dividends
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lauded the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its contributions in fiscal year 2025. It transferred PHP 12.67 billion (approx. USD 230 million) representing 75% of its 2024 net income, to the national treasury.
