Our History
Who we are
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is a 100 percent government-owned and controlled corporation under the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
The Corporation was created during the Martial Law years by virtue of a Presidential Decree (PD1067-A) issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos in response to calls for the Philippine Government to put a stop to the growing proliferation of illegal casino operations in various parts of the country then. The law creating PAGCOR was later amended and consolidated under PD 1869 otherwise known as the PAGCOR Charter.
WHAT'S NEW
PAGCOR “seriously considering” a purely regulatory role
Tue | 3.21.2023 | 6:00 PM
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco disclosed the new management’s plans to focus more on PAGCOR’s regulatory role, expand the agency’s reach and contribute more to nation-building.
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco delivers his keynote message during the opening of the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Marriott Manila on March 21, 2023.
PAGCOR reaches out to kin of 4 children massacred in Cavite
Fri | 3.17.2023 | 7:00 PM
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reached out to the family of the four children murdered by their own stepfather in Cavite recently as the state-run gaming firm joined those who extended aid and sympathies to the victims' bereaved relatives.
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The family of the four murdered children in Cavite continues to receive sympathies from different agencies and individuals.
Newly built PAGCOR-funded evacuation facilities in Cagayan province inaugurated
Sun | 3.12.2023 | 7:00 PM
Three municipalities in the province of Cagayan became the latest beneficiaries of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR’s) Multi-Purpose Evacuation Center (MPEC) project after the state-run gaming agency inaugurated the newly constructed facilities on March 10 and 11, 2023.
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(From left) Barangay Captain of Minanga Domingo Macopia, Peñablanca Mayor Washington Taguinod, ) PAGCOR’s VP for Corporate Social Responsibility Group Ramon Stephen Villaflor and PAGCOR Senior Managers Eliza Cruz and Jake Abejar lead the unveiling of marker during the inauguration of the PAGCOR-funded evacuation center in Minanga, Peñablanca.
PAGCOR turns over P4.1 million cash incentives to PH Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent to Turkey
Tue | 3.06.2023 | 5:00 PM
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over a total of P4.1 million in cash incentives to the 82 members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent to Turkey.
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The welcome ceremony in recognition of the 82 members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent to Turkey at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo was attended by officials from different agencies – (from left) PAGCOR's Sr. Public Assistance Officer Ferdinand Marcos Amador, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Andres Centino, Department of Health OIC and Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire, PAGCOR AVP for Community Relations and Services Eric Balcos, Department of National Defense Officer-in-Charge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., PAGCOR’s AVP for Corporate Communications Carmelita Valdez, Senior Manager Rydel De Guzman, Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Atty. Romando Artes and Office of the Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno.
'Good Vibes on Five’ linked bingo happens on Feb. 26
Tue | 2.21.2023 | 4:20 PM
BINGO aficionados are in for another exciting gaming treat in the highly-anticipated “Good Vibes on Five” linked bingo games on February 26, 2023 in selected Casino Filipino (CF) Filipino branches and satellites nationwide...
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PAGCOR unveils new evacuation facility in Camarines Sur
Mon | 2.20.2023 | 8:00 AM
MILAOR, Camarines Sur – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) gave renewed hope to the locals of this flood-prone town after it unveiled on February 17, 2023 the newly constructed two-storey multi-purpose evacuation center (MPEC) in the town's Brgy. Maydaso...
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PAGCOR officials join the local officials of Milaor, Camarines Sur during the inauguration of the two-storey PAGCOR-funded evacuation facility in Milaor.
PAGCOR is now accepting entries for its Photo Contest 2023
Tue | 2.14.2023 | 2:30 PM
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Photography Contest 2023 officially starts on February 15, 2023. Registration is now open....
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PAGCOR revives nationwide photography contest with over P1.6 million in cash prizes
Fri | 2.10.2023 | 7:00 PM
After six years of hiatus, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviving its nationwide photography contest for amateur and professional photographers – but this time, with bigger prizes at stake ...
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PAGCOR records P58.96 billion revenues in 2022; contributions to nation-building up by 51.30%
Thu | 2.2.2023 | 6:30 PM
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) posted another record-breaking feat after its total income for 2022 reached P58.96 billion, a 66.16% increase compared to its P35.48 billion total income in 2021...
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PAGCOR remits over P250 million to PSC
Fri | 1.20.2023 | 8:30 AM
FILIPINO athletes training for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Cambodia in May can now shift to high gear in their preparation for the biennial meet after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over on January 19, 2023 a total of P256.38 million in remittances to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)...
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco (left) turns over to PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann the checks amounting to P256.38 million, which represents the state-run gaming firm’s remittances to the government sports body for the months of November and December 2022.
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Public Warning
Public Advisory on dangers of casino financing
Mon | 2.20.2023
In light of recent events within the casino gaming industry, the public is hereby advised to exercise caution about the dangers of casino financing, especially the junket operations within the Philippines. Casino Financing is a colloquial term used to describe overly risky investment or trades. This type of investing is akin to gambling, where investors hope to hit the proverbial lottery with their investments. These investments often refer to large "bets" that are typically high risk, with an anticipated high potential reward outcome. However, as with betting at a casino, the investor could lose it all.
An example of a common scheme is that a scam operator and their agents will claim that a casino granted them VIP rooms or junket arrangements, and that they need to raise money to do casino financing for their VIP guests from any foreign country. Investors then place money, sign contracts of loan for a lock-in period of twelve (12) months or more, and get postdated checks. This is a kind of Ponzi scheme wherein the money of the new investors is used to pay off the investments of the earlier investors.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Press statement on GLOBAL COMRCI Notice of Termination
Thu | 3.9.2023
After careful investigation and in accordance with R.A. No. 9184 otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Act”, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a Notice to Terminate the Consultancy Contract with Global ComRCI, the third-party auditor for licensed offshore gaming operations.
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Press statement on Pagcor's efforts to curb POGO-related crimes
Wed | 2.1.2023
On January 31, 2023, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation(PAGCOR) learned through a news report that Soleil Chartered Bank issued astatement denying the issuance of a bank certification to Global ComRCI,PAGCOR’s third-party auditor for offshore gaming licensees, whose contractcommenced in December 2017.
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Press Statement on POGO in response to issues raised during the January 23 senate hearing
Tue | 1.24.2023
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) would like to thank the Senate of the Philippines for the opportunity to clarify matters related to the country’s offshore gaming license operations.
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PAGCOR WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST PLAYING IN ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING SITES
Wed | 12.28.2022
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reiterates its call to the public not to patronize or engage in illegal online gambling to avoid being scammed, falling prey to identity theft and credit card fraud.
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PRESS STATEMENT ON ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMING OPERATIONS
Thu | 9.29.2022
In the light of the arrest of Chinese and other foreign nationals reportedly involved in illegal online gaming recently, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) would like to clarify that the activities of said individuals are not in any way related to legitimate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).
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WHAT WE REPORT
To enhance transparency and enforce accountability
OUR CSR PROJECTS
Are primarily anchored on its mission as a partner of the Philippine government in nation-building
How We Work
To enhance transparency and enforce accountability
