Philippines says 20,000 more foreign POGO workers to depart before year’s end or be blacklisted

The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Monday that it expects around 20,000 former POGO workers to depart the country ...

Uncertain future for POGO industry suppliers as PAGCOR says operations in “status quo” for now

Philippines President Marcos signs Executive Order officially banning POGOs

by Ben Blaschke

08/11/2024

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has officially signed the Executive Order banning the nation’s offshore gaming industry, widely known as ...

Philippines Department of Justice warns Timor-Leste against welcoming relocated POGOs

by Ben Blaschke

03/10/2024

The Philippines Department of Justice has formally warned the government of Timor-Leste about threats posed by offshore gaming operators amid ...

Philippines eGames service provider PhilWeb back to profit in 1Q24

Official says gradual phaseout of illegal POGOs could prove more effective than blanket ban

by Newsdesk

08/07/2024

A gradual phaseout of illegal offshore gaming operators rather than a blanket ban has been mooted as a more effective ...

Amendment to China’s criminal law targeting foreign casinos to include 5 to 10 year jail term

Chinese Embassy in the Philippines calls for POGO industry to be shut down

by Ben Blaschke

16/06/2024

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has again called on the Philippine government to ban its offshore gaming industry, claiming ...

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