1)What is PAGCOR?
PAGCOR stands for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. It is a 100 percent government-owned and controlled entity created by Philippine law (PD 1869, amended to RA 9487 in 2007) with the following mandate:
•Regulate all games of chance in the country, particularly casino gaming;
•Raise funds for the Philippine government’s socio-civic and national development efforts; and
•Help boost domestic tourism.
PAGCOR is one of the top earning corporations in the Philippines and the second biggest income-generating arm of the Philippine government, next only to the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Worldwide, PAGCOR is known as one of the most established and profitable casino operators in Asia.
2)Who are the officers of PAGCOR?
As a government corporation that operates under the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, PAGCOR is managed by a Chairman and CEO, President and COO, and a Board of Directors all appointed by the President.
The incumbent officers of the company are the following:
| Board of Directors |
| Cristino L. Naguiat, Jr. |
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Chairman and CEO |
| Atty. Jorge V. Sarmiento |
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President and COO |
| Eugene D. Manalastas |
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Director |
| Enriquito M. Nuguid |
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Director |
| Jose S. Tanjuatco |
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Director |
3)How do I get in touch with PAGCOR management?
Any communications and concerns may be directed to this address:
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
1330 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Otherwise, you may log in your questions or queries at info@pagcor.ph.
4)Where does PAGCOR income go?
In accordance with its Charter and other governing laws, PAGCOR earnings are distributed as follows:
• 5 percent of winnings goes to the BIR as franchise tax;
• 50 percent of the 95 percent balance goes to the National Treasury as the National Government’s mandated income share;
• 5 percent of the balance after the franchise tax and the National Government’s mandated income share goes to the Philippine Sports Commission for financing of the country’s sports development programs;
• 1 percent of the net cash income goes to the Board of Claims, an agency under the Department of Justice, which compensates victims of wrongful detention and prosecution;
• Cities hosting PAGCOR casinos are given a fixed amount for their respective community development projects; and
• The remaining balance of PAGCOR’s income is then remitted to the President’s Social Fund to help fund the priority projects of the government.
Aside from these, PAGCOR also provides funds for the implementation of vital laws:
Beneficiary/Funding Recipient |
Amount Given |
| |
|
Early Childhood Care and Development program |
P2 billion for five years |
Sports Incentives and Benefits Act |
P100 million initial funding |
Gasoline Station Training and Loan fund |
P300 million |
National Museum Act of 1998 |
P250 million to be taken from PAGCOR’s remittance to the President’s Social Fund |
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 |
P5 million a month to be taken from the National Treasury’s share |
Children’s TV Act of 1997 |
P30 million |
Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Development Fund |
P300 million |
Philippine Seafarers’ One-Stop Processing Center (Presidential Administrative Order 56) |
P14.72 million |
5)What are the investment opportunities in PAGCOR?
Following are some of the major business opportunities that can be applied for with PAGCOR:
a)Bagong Nayong Pilipino Manila Bay Integrated City
The Bagong Nayong Pilipino-Manila Bay Tourism City will initially cover about 85 hectares of prime reclaimed land in the famed Manila Bay City area and will be developed in various stages over the next few years.
It will be a fully integrated tourism zone featuring a wide array of international-grade facilities and amenities such as posh luxury hotels, convention centers, state-of-the-art theaters, sports stadiums, restaurants, shopping centers, cultural complexes and museums, amusement parks and an observation tower that will be among the tallest structures of its kind in the world.
Meanwhile, the second and third phases of the project include the development of other tourist hubs in the country such as Clark in Pampanga and Cebu in the Visayas.
The Terms of Reference for the said project is already out on www.pagcor.ph. Among the requirements stipulated by the Terms of Reference are for investors to invest at least US$1 billion to be able to join.
b)Private Casinos in Special Economic Zones
Gaming investors can establish private casino operations in areas identified as Special Economic Zones, and where the law creating the Special Economic Zone expressly allows the conduct of casino gaming within the area. An important requirement in putting up said facilities is a resolution promulgated by the provincial, municipal, and/or city council authorizing the establishment of a gaming facility in the proposed site.
Prior to evaluating casino development proposals, PAGCOR requires that the proponent should have secured a lease agreement with the appropriate economic zone authority and an express approval for the casino component of the proposed project from the authority’s Board of Directors.
Private casinos in the ecozones must primarily cater to foreign players who will be brought by the proponent from abroad to the Philippines to play in their casino.
c)Slot Machine VIP Clubs
PAGCOR does not give franchises to operate slot machine arcades. Instead, slot machine VIP Club projects entail the establishment by the proponent of a fully outfitted gaming facility with slot machine units and on-line system for PAGCOR to operate the facility under a lease arrangement.
d) Chipwashing/Junket Operations
Gaming investors can also apply for a chipwashing arrangement with PAGCOR where PAGCOR provides the site, the required personnel, gaming chips, equipment and other paraphernalia. The proponent, on the other hand, will be responsible for the needed renovation of the site, marketing expenses, cost of playing cards in excess of the projected monthly quantity, cost of manpower, and encashment of chips, aside from the fees due to PAGCOR and the required deposit.
e) Bingo Operations
PAGCOR offers income opportunities via conduct of Bingo Operations. Two types of Bingo operations are available for investors:
1.Mobile Charity Bingo – short term bingo operations usually for fundraising projects by proponents and organizations for charity
2.Commercial Bingo – Bingo business operations for a period of time like those operated in malls and bingo clubs
For more details, you may contact the Bingo Department at 426-4942 (Mobile Charity Bingo) or at 523-1120 (Commercial Bingo).
f)Poker Clubs
Interested Poker Club operators may apply for a license to operate from PAGCOR by first submitting the required documents for initial assessment by the Poker Department. For complete listing of the requirements and download of forms, please click on the link below.
http://www.pagcor.ph/entertainment/poker.php
g)Internet Gaming/e-Games Operation
PAGCOR has the sole authority to accept, evaluate and approve applications for PAGCOR e-Games Stations. All application forms shall be submitted to the office of the Senior Vice-President, Research and Development Department, 6th Floor, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, M. H. Del Pilar Sts., Malate, Manila.
6)How do interested proponents apply for these investment opportunities?
The initial step for interested investors is to write a Letter of Intent to Mr. Cristino L. Naguiat, Jr. - Chairman and CEO, to apply for any of these investment opportunities.
For questions, you may inquire from the Business Development Unit, of PAGCOR’s Research and Development Department.
7)How do I apply for a career opportunity in PAGCOR?
For an updated listing of career opportunities in PAGCOR, you may log on to our official website at www.pagcor.ph.
1) What are the gaming facilities operated by PAGCOR?
PAGCOR currently operates 13 casinos in key cities of Metro Manila and the country’s major island groups. These gaming and entertainment outlets are easily accessible by land and by air travel.
Most of the PAGCOR casino sites are housed in leading hotel establishments, which are situated in some of the country’s top tourist destinations. For exact addresses and locations of PAGCOR casinos, you may log on to www.pagcor.ph.
METRO MANILA PAGCOR BRANCHES
PAGCOR-Heritage
PAGCOR-Hyatt
PAGCOR-Paranaque
PAGCOR-Pavilion
LUZON PAGCOR BRANCHES
PAGCOR-Angeles
PAGCOR-Laoag
PAGCOR-Mimosa
PAGCOR-Olongapo
PAGCOR-Tagaytay
VISAYAS-MINDANAO PAGCOR BRANCHES
PAGCOR-Bacolod
PAGCOR-Cebu
PAGCOR-Davao
PAGCOR-Mactan
Aside from these casinos, PAGCOR also operates 8 highly-exclusive, members-only slot machine VIP clubs as well as 3 slot machine arcades in major cities across the country.
SLOT MACHINE VIP CLUBS
PAVILION
PAGCOR Club - Adriatico Square
Pan Pacific Hotel
Adriatico Cor. Malvar Street
Ermita, Manila
Tel. No. 404-2503
PAGCOR Club - Ambassador
Ambassador Hotel
2021 A. Mabini Street
Malate, Manila
Tel. No. 524-2826
PAGCOR Club – Sta Cruz
Pharoah Hotel
Tomas Mapua Street
Sta Cruz, Manila
Tel. No. 733-9356
735-5134/35
PAGCOR Club – Tropicana
4166 GP Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.,
Sta Mesa, Manila
Tel No. 714-0966
PAGCOR Club – Universal
653 Universal Park Mall
Avenida Rizal, Sta Cruz Manila
Tel. No. 734-1159
PARANAQUE
PAGCOR Club – Tropicana Las Pinas
Alabang, Zapote Road
Las Pinas City, SM Southmall
Tel. No. 801-3225
HERITAGE
PAGCOR Club - Networld
Jipang Building Basement
NetWorld Hotel
Buendia Cor. Roxas Blvd.,
Tel. No. 404-2367
PAGCOR Club - Majestic
2nd Floor Jipang Building
NetWorld Hotel
Buendia Cor. Roxas Boulevard
Tel No. 536-5790
PAGCOR Club – Sofitel
Sofitel Philippine Plaza
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard
Pasay City
Tel. No. 832-9171
PAGCOR Club - Atrium
Atrium Hotel
15th Floor Taft Central Exchange
Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
Cor Taft Avenue, Pasay City
Tel No.552-0225/26
Oriental Suite & Casino
Roxas Spin Building
Roxas Boulevard, Derham Street
Brgy 076, Pasay City
Tel. No. 556-4340
TAGAYTAY
PAGCOR Club - Cavite Coliseum
Km 18, Bacoor Cavite
Tel. No. 046- 471-4685
PAGCOR Club – San Pedro
San Pedro Town Center
San Pedro, Laguna
Tel. No. 808-4998
868-6288 loc 122
PAGCOR Club – San Lazaro
Governors Drive
Barangay Lantic
Carmona, Cavite
Tel. No. 844-8344
ANGELES
PAGCOR Club – Golden Nile
MP Hotel Management Corporation
300 Fields Avenue
Balibago, Angeles City
Tel. No. (045) 892-2031 (DL)
OLONGAPO
PAGCOR Club – Venecia
Canal Road
SBMA
Tel. No. (047) 252-9385
Subic Oriental Paradaise Casino
Waterfront Road
Subic Bay Free Port
SBMA
Tel. No. (047) 252-9024/26
CEBU
PAGCOR Club – Fuente Osmena
Rajah Park Hotel
Cebu City
Tel. No. 032-255-8242 (DL)
DAVAO
PAGCOR Club - Apo View
Palma Gil Street
Davao City 8000
Tel. No. 082-2254074 (TL)
PAGCOR Club – Estosan
Estosan Hotel
Cotabato City
Tel. No. (064) 421-1019 (DL)
2) What are the games offered by PAGCOR?
The PAGCOR casinos offer games found in other international casinos:
Baccarat, Black Jack, Roulette, Craps,
Big and Small, Pai-Gow, Stud Poker,
Slot Machines, Bingo, Sic Bo.
To add more excitement and thrill to the gaming experience of its guests, PAGCOR casinos also offer innovated games:
Red and White, Casino War, Super Six,
Pontoon, Jazzbeme Baccarat, Rapid Roulette.
Other games:
Electronic Horse Racing
3) What are the operating hours of PAGCOR?
PAGCOR casinos operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our friendly and courteous employees are always ready and happy to serve and assist you.
4) What is the dress code inside PAGCOR casinos?
Our casinos require that guests come in decent attire. Wearing of slippers or shorts is not allowed. Likewise, wearing of hats/caps that cover the view of the face is prohibited.
5) Who are allowed entry inside the PAGCOR casinos?
People of legal age (21 years and above), regardless of sex and nationality, are allowed entry inside our establishments provided they have no ban or entry suspension order issued by PAGCOR*.
* PAGCOR has a standing policy that intemperate gamblers can be banned from entry and playing in its casinos if their immediate family so desires. To do this, the family member should write PAGCOR requesting for the ban. PAGCOR’s Security Department strictly enforces this policy.
6) What are the casino’s restrictions?
Persons under the influence of drugs or liquor are refused entry.
Bringing of any weapons inside the casino is not allowed.
Animals or pets are strictly prohibited.
7) What are the special offerings, amenities and facilities of the PAGCOR casinos?
World-class and Non-Stop Entertainment
Entertainment centers found within the PAGCOR branches offer other forms of amusement and recreation like live band music every night, cultural shows, concerts featuring international artists and some of the country’s top performers, karaoke singing, ballroom dancing and so much more.
The biggest and most extravagant show that the state-run gaming firm has ever produced is currently running at the PAGCOR Grand Theater of PAGCOR Parañaque.
Dubbed Wanders, it combines the elements of theater, musical and circus all in one show. It also features a cast composed of multi-awarded Filipino artists, young acrobats from China and jazz dancers from Russia. It has a live session band led by noted musical director Egay Gonzales, fabulous costumes created by top Filipino couturiers, as well as state-of-the-art lighting and sound effects.
Fine Dining Restaurants
Enjoy fine dining from PAGCOR’s many restaurants offering a wide array of cuisines (continental, Asian and Filipino dishes).
Concierge Services
We understand your need for comfort and efficiency requirements. Your satisfaction is on top of our list. For your convenience, our Concierge personnel can arrange your flight schedules/requirements, hotel bookings and restaurant reservations, among others.
Other Special Services
We have ample parking space and parking services in all of the PAGCOR casinos. Our competent security personnel closely guard this facility round-the-clock. Some casinos offer valet services for your convenience.
PAGCOR casinos situated near airports offer transport services to valuable clients.
8) How do I apply for a PAGCOR Privilege Card?
You can earn points and enjoy exclusive PAGCOR casino benefits by applying for the PAGCOR Privilege Card. Simply present a valid identification, and accomplish the registration form available at any of our branch concierge section.
9) What are the benefits of the PAGCOR Privilege Card?
PAGCOR Privilege Card holders are entitled to member benefits such as personalized invitations to special PAGCOR events and marketing activities. They are prioritized for participation in casino promos and gimmicks such as raffles and table game competitions. On top of it all, PAGCOR Privilege Card holders earn points when playing on our wide selection of table games and slot machines. These points may be availed in the form of F&B and other benefits.
10) What are First Bet Coupons and How am I supposed to use them?
First Bet Coupons are PAGCOR casino treats given away to customers and prospective clients, especially PAGCOR Privilege Card holders, during marketing events and promotions. These coupons may be used outright as live chips in the gaming tables. Customers may directly wager the First Bet Coupons in the betting slots.
11) What are Double Your Money Certificates and how do I use them?
The Double Your Money Certificate (DYMC) gives the opportunity for the bearer to win twice as much as the amount he wagered. Chips equivalent to the amount indicated in the DYMC are placed in the betting slot together with the certificate. DYMCs, however, may be used on gaming tables with even payouts only. For more information, our world-class Table Supervisors and Pit Supervisors are always ready to explain the intricacies. Come, visit PAGCOR now, and get the chance to win big via our Double Your Money Certificates.
12) What are the upcoming events in PAGCOR?
Our entertainment features differ every night. Major concerts are held periodically within the premises of PAGCOR casino. Events are posted, updated and may be viewed at our official website www.pagcor.ph. Simply click on the PAGCOR casino branch thumbnails and check out our exciting entertainment showcases.
