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.
LAOAG CITY – Over 3,000 residents of Ilocos Norte benefited from vital health services and assistance provided by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) through its Bawat Buhay Mahalaga Serbisyo Caravan.
Held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena from November 29 to 30, the two-day event offered free medical consultations and services, medicines as well as food packs and other essential services and community assistance.
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) began another massive relief drive in Northern Luzon on Friday, November 15, immediately after Typhoon Ofel barreled down the country’s northern towns and provinces.
The agency prepared over 21,000 relief packs and immediately extended aid to displaced residents in Apayao (1,000 packs), Cagayan (2,000 packs), Isabela (5,000 packs), and Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (2,000 packs).
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced that the local gaming industry’s Gross Gaming Revenues (GGR) grew 37.52% in the third quarter to Php94.61 billion from the Php68.79 billion GGR year-on-year.
The industry’s third quarter growth was driven mainly by the Electronic Gaming sector which increased more than five-fold, generating Php35.71 billion in revenues from last year’s Php6.32 billion.
“The Electronic Gaming sector recorded a phenomenal increase of 464.38% from last year,” said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco.
“This impressive performance is a strong indication that the use of modern technology and mobile gadgets in gaming and amusement will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gaming.”
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formally opened the second leg of the 2024 PAGCOR Photography Contest Exhibit on Wednesday, November 6, at The Grove at Newport Mall in Pasay City.
Held in partnership with Newport World Resorts (NWR), the exhibit features the 48 grand finalists of the PAGCOR 2024 photo contest to give the public a creative glimpse into the country’s bountiful harvest season.
With the theme “Harvest Time,” PAGCOR’s photo competition...
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced today that its revenues for the first nine months of the year have reached Php79.43 billion, up 42% from the Php55.95 billion revenues year-on-year.
The state gaming agency’s notable performance, according to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, was again driven by the robust Electronic Games sector followed by the country’s licensed casinos and integrated resorts.
“The Electronic Games sector alone contributed Php28.22 billion or 35.52% to the gaming revenue pie, followed by the licensed casino sector which chipped in 30.84% or Php24.50 billion from licensee fees,” he said.
Net income for the first nine months, meanwhile, was at Php9.63 billion, nearly double last year’s Php4.85 billion.
“Our third quarter performance is a strong indication that in spite of the President’s decision to ban offshore gaming operations in the country...
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday, October 23, formally launched its newest flagship infrastructure projects that includes school buildings with a target to complete at least 1,200 classrooms in the next four years.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco announced the details of its new projects during the signing of a Joint Memorandum Circular with its partner agencies, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR’s) massive relief drive for areas affected by Tropical Storm Kristine has begun in earnest, sending out an initial 5,000 relief packs on Thursday from a total of 53,000 packs it has prepared.
The relief packs will be dispatched to hard-hit communities in the Bicol Region, Northern Luzon and CALABARZON, said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco.
“Many of the major roads to these areas were not passable at the height of Kristine’s onslaught so we had to wait a bit for the floods to subside, but were able to ship out the first batch of relief items even while the storm was still lashing out parts of the country.”
The City of Lipa in Batangas was the first to receive relief aid from the state gaming agency on the night of October 24, as roads there were already passable. The city government received 2,000 food and non-food packs for distribution to affected locals.
Read moreEvacuees sheltering at the TM Kalaw Elementary School and Cipriano Andal Memorial Elementary School in Lipa City receive food and non-food packs from PAGCOR at the height of Tropical Storm Kristine’s onslaught.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said it has tweaked its “Bingo for A Cause’’ program to help local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) raise more funds for their socio-civic programs.
PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Maria Teresa Ocampo said the state gaming agency has approved new packages that will allow LGUs and NGOs to earn as much as 50% share from proceeds of bingo events to be conducted with PAGCOR.
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DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) inaugurated here Wednesday, September 18, its 41st completed Socio-Civic Center three years after its groundbreaking in October 2021.
The three-story modern structure was built with a Php50 million grant from PAGCOR and is the only socio-civic facility with complement funding from the city government, bringing the total project cost to Php110 million.
It is also the only socio-civic facility that is equipped with an elevator to help elderly and physically challenged visitors to reach its higher floors with ease.
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Winning entries of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) 2024 Photography Competition are now on display at the MET Live Mall in Pasay City to give the public a chance to see and appreciate them.
The photo exhibit, which will run until October 14, gives the public a unique perspective into the country’s bountiful harvest season, which is the theme of PAGCOR’s photo contest this year.
“Through this photo exhibit, we give more people the opportunity to appreciate...
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THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced the 24 grand winners of its prestigious 2024 Photography Competition which attracted nearly 4,000 entries nationwide.
With the help of seasoned photographers and exceptional visual artists who served as jurors during the regional and final screenings, PAGCOR carefully selected photo entries that stood out for their originality and visual impact.
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco announced today, September 10, that nearly 2,000 units of new and modern slot machines for Casino Filipino gaming venues will be delivered mid-September as part of the agency’s modernization program.
During the opening of the IAG Academy Summit at the Hilton Manila this morning, Mr. Tengco said the delivery of the new machines will level up the game offerings of Casino Filipino branches nationwide in a bid to increase foot traffic and boost overall profitability.
“As we prepare for the planned privatization of PAGCOR casinos, we intend to increase their value by modernizing our gaming facilities and equipment to make them more attractive to potential investors,” the PAGCOR chief said during his keynote address.
The agency has ordered a total of 3,341 new slot machines which are identical to those that are being used in the country’s top integrated resort casinos. The first batch arriving within the week consists of 1,968 units.
Read moreBraving heavy rains and floods, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) provided timely relief goods to several communities affected by the combined effects of Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon this week.
Over 5,500 families received food and non-food packs during PAGCOR’s relief operations on September 2 and 3. The food packs contained rice, canned goods and grocery items while the non-food packs included mosquito nets and toiletries.
Read moreThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced today that the country’s Gross Gaming Revenues (GGR) for the second quarter reached Php89.23 billion, which is 32.32% higher than the Php67.43 billion GGR in the same period last year.
The second quarter GGR is also 9.21% higher than the first quarter industry revenue of Php81.70 billion.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the Electronic Games (E-Games) sector, which brought in Php30.85 billion, is still the local gaming industry’s best performer in terms of growth.
Read moreThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today flagged a disinformation campaign through a memorandum purportedly ordering local government units to immediately terminate the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs by August, saying that the memo was fake.
Atty. Jessa Mariz Fernandez, head of PAGCOR’s Offshore Gaming Licensing Department, said the supposed memo to LGUs in Metro Manila dated July 26 was a forged version of an earlier memorandum she issued last July 23, a day after the President’s State of the Nation Address.
“We have not issued a memorandum ordering LGUs to immediately close down POGO operations in their jurisdiction because the President’s order is very clear: We have until the end of the year to wind down POGO operations, and we will follow that,” Atty. Fernandez said.
The fake memo was telling select LGUs in Metro Manila to terminate POGO operations “within the first week of August”.
“This is a clear disinformation intended to create chaos and confusion,” she said. “Whoever is behind this clearly has ulterior motives, and we shall ask the National Bureau of Investigation...”
Read moreBarely two years at the helm of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco has been recognized as a game changer and was thus chosen as one of the “Men Who Matter” awardees this year.
The annual awards ceremony, organized by PeopleAsia Magazine, recognizes and pays tribute to the country’s outstanding men who made a mark in their respective fields while giving back to society.
Mr. Tengco’s tenacity to lead PAGCOR and transform it into a better and more responsive government organization was cited by the award-giving body which commended his drive to increase the agency’s “net income by 53 percent, its revenues by 34.6 percent and its contribution to nation-building by 43 percent” in the first half of the year.
In his acceptance speech, Chairman Tengco said he now has an even bigger task to accomplish after he was instructed by the President to wind down the operations of all Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs in the country by the end of the year.
Read moreAt the height of the downpour and massive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces Wednesday, volunteer teams from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) started bringing relief packs to affected communities.
Classes and government work were suspended on Wednesday and Thursday due to the widespread flooding, but PAGCOR volunteers went into action nevertheless.
“Even at the height of the flooding, and even before the President ordered government agencies to provide assistance to affected communities, PAGCOR employees...
Read moreThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced that its net income for the first half of 2024 has reached Php6.56 billion, up by 121.48% from its net income of Php2.96 billion in the same period last year.
Total Philippine gaming industry gross gaming revenue or GGR on the other hand grew 19.21% to Php194.743 billion from the Php163.36 billion GGR in the first semester of 2023.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said the robust income growth of the state gaming firm is a testament to the positive result of the reforms and enhanced regulations being implemented under the new administration.
“PAGCOR’s robust net income growth translates of course to a larger Contribution to Nation-Building,” he said. “We were able to remit Php31.82 billion in CNB to the Treasury in the first six months compared to Php22.62 billion in the same period last year.”
Read moreAreas in Bicol affected by typhoon Kristine receive aid - Despite the challenges of transporting goods due to damaged and inundated roads, relief aid from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) finally reached Kristine-hit areas ...
PAGCOR grants cash incentives to six Filipino Paralympians - PAGCOR granted a total of Php6 million in cash incentives on October 30, 2024 to six Filipino Paralympians who represented the country in the recent 2024 Paris Paralympic Games ...
PAGCOR joins 2024 Independence Day celebration - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the nation in commemorating the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence at Rizal Park in Manila Wednesday ...
PAGCOR provides medicines for BPSF launch in Benguet - LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) donated assorted medicines during the launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo ...
ITD OFFICER RULES RUNRIO 16K AGE-GROUP CATEGORY - AN officer from the PAGCOR Information Technology Department topped her age-group category to join other first-place finishers in a Trilogy Run Asia event at the Mall ...
PAGCOR’S GENDER EQUALITY PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTED AT IWD LUNCHEON EVENT - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) took part in Aristocrat Gaming’s celebration of International Women’s ...
PAGCOR champions gender equality and inclusiveness
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation showed its support in championing gender equality and inclusiveness by joining this year’s ...
MALOLOS, Bulacan – The agriculture sector in the province of Bulacan got a big boost early this week after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released a Php10 million grant for the ...
PAGCOR donated a Toyota Hi-Ace Commuter Van to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to help transport Persons Deprived of Liberty or PDLs at the Kanlungan sa Piitan (KSP), a jail-based reformatory drug ...
Tue | 9.12.2023
State gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today warned against the proliferation of websites using the PAGCOR logo without permission to mislead the public that their activities are connected with licensed offshore gaming in the Philippines. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said he is strongly advising the public to exercise caution when accessing such online gaming websites “because they may pose risks to your personal and financial information”. [Read more]
Sat | 6.17.2023
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), in coordination with concerned government agencies, has been continuously investigating reports of unscrupulous groups offering offshore gaming related employment opportunities to both local and foreign nationals using social media groups, dating apps, and messaging applications.
The job postings, usually looking for prospective Customer Service Representatives with experience in cryptocurrency trading, entice unsuspecting victims with high-paying jobs and numerous attractive benefits only to find themselves being used in scam activities.In line with this, PAGCOR warns the public to be vigilant and cautious of these job advertisements. Online Dating Services and Cryptocurrency Investments are not part of the authorized acts of its Offshore Gaming Licensees and Service Providers and any information on these unauthorized activities may be reported to the POGO Hotline No. 0927-8098610 or Contact Us.
PAGCOR advocates for responsible gaming only through legitimate online gaming operations. For the updated list of PAGCOR-authorized gaming entities and gaming websites/platforms, please refer to the Regulatory site or to the Accredited Service Providers.
Wed | 4.12.2023
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been continuously receiving reports about the proliferation of illegal online betting operations and other related activities.
PAGCOR advises the public once again that participating in unauthorized gaming activities is punishable by law. Besides being an offense, such also exposes one to the dangers of being victimized by unscrupulous groups.
PAGCOR advocates for responsible gaming only through legitimate online gaming operations. For the updated list of PAGCOR-authorized gaming entities and gaming websites/platforms, please refer to the Regulatory site or to the Accredited Service Providers.
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.
Tue | 11.19.2024
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was invited in a briefing held by the Bataan Peace and Order Council on November 13, 2024 regarding the police operations conducted in Central One Bataan.
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Sat | 6.29.2024
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said a former high ranking government official tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses to some of the illegal POGOs that have been recently raided and found engaged in illegal activities.
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Wed | 6.12.2024
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said outlawing Internet Gaming Licensees or IGLs, previously called POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) could cause bigger problems since it would drive legitimate operators underground.
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Tue | 6.4.2024
We take issue with the statements of Atty. Nicole Rose Margaret Jamilla who tried to pass the blame to PAGCOR the reasons for the criminal cases filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government against her client, Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac.
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Wed | 1.30.2024
After years of waiting, employees of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation should have their salaries aligned with other GOCCs after the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) committed to issue an Authority to Implement (ATI) for PAGCOR’s new Compensation and Position Classification System or CPCS.
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Thu | 7.13.2023
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) decries the recent circulation of screenshots on social media maliciously accusing PAGCOR of plagiarizing the logo of a website called “Tripper”.
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Thu | 3.30.2023
On March 23, 2023, Senate Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sherwin Gatchalian presented the chairman’s report which cited that the risks of allowing the continuous operations of offshore gaming operations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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