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 taps Development Academy of the Philippines for reorganization push
Tue | 9.19.2023 | 1:00 PM
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced another major move towards the privatization of its casinos by partnering with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in facilitating its reorganization process.
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco (seated, 2nd from left) and DAP President and CEO Atty. Engelbert Caronan, Jr. (seated, 2nd from right) lead the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two agencies, with the latter providing technical services in the agency's reorganization efforts. With them in photo are PAGCOR VP for Human Resource and Development Group Angelito Domingo (extreme left) and DAP VP for Mindanao Dr. Mark Lemuel Garcia (extreme right).
PAGCOR to become a purely gaming regulator - Tengco
Sun | 9.17.2023 | 4:00 PM
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is in the process of transition towards becoming a purely regulatory body from its current dual role as both operator and regulator, Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said.
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (2nd from right) is one of the speakers during the IAG Academy Summit panel discussion, “Voice of the Umpire: Regulators Talk" held on September 13, 2023. Also in photo are (from left) Khim Oudam, Deputy Director of Legal Affairs and Licensing Department of the Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Commission; Peter Cohen, The Agenda Group’s Director of Regulatory Affairs and Andrew Scott, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Inside Asian Gaming.
PAGCOR PHOTO CONTEST 2023 WINNERS BARED
Wed | 9.13.2023 | 6:17 PM
THE much awaited results of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s Photography Contest 2023 were finally revealed today, September 13, with PAGCOR’s announcement of the 24 grand winners from among 5,400 entries nationwide.
The 12 winners in the conventional photography category received Php80,000 each in cash prizes, while the 12 winners in the mobile category took home Php35,000 each – the biggest prizes so far in the history of PAGCOR’s photo contest ...
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(Top photo) PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco (4th from right), President and COO Juanito Sañosa, Jr. (5th from right), and Directors Gilbert Remulla (3rd from right) and Francis Concordia (3rd from left) pose with the grand prize winners in the conventional category of the 2023 PAGCOR Photo Contest.
(Bottom photo) PAGCOR Photography Contest 2023 mobile category grand prize winners pose with members of the PAGCOR board during the contest’s awarding ceremony September 13, 2023 at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila.
PAGCOR warns vs fake online gaming sites
Tue | 9.12.2023 | 1:00 PM
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 ...
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Water Fountain Music & Lights Show of BCFI, PAGCOR formally opens in Baguio park
Sat | 9.9.2023 | 9:00 AM
BAGUIO CITY – Visitors of the Upper Wright Park here were treated to a dazzling spectacle after the much-awaited Water Fountain Music and Lights Show was formally inaugurated at the Pool of Pines on September 8, 2023 ...
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The crowd at the Pool of Pines in Upper Wright Park gets treated to a spectacular visual show.
PAGCOR delivers swift aid to Marikina City
Sun | 9.4.2023 | 6:45 PM
Amidst days of incessant rains in Metro Manila due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) wasted no time to deliver immediate relief to the flood-prone Marikina City.
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PAGCOR representatives turn over a total of 5,000 relief packs to Marikina City’s Admin Aide Carol Perol on September 2, 2023. The relief aid will be distributed to families who are affected by the southwest monsoon.
PAGCOR PHOTO CONTEST DRAWS 5,400+ ENTRIES; WINNERS KNOWN SEPT. 13
Fri | 9.1.2023 | 9:00 AM
State gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced that final judging for its photography contest for this year, which attracted 5,407 entries, has been concluded and that the winners will be made public on September 13.
“We are proud to announce that this year’s photography contest has been a tremendous success and that the 24 winners will be announced on September 13 at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila,” according to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco ...
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PAGCOR taking legal action vs 33 POGOs with unpaid fees
Thu | 8.17.2023 | 6:40 PM
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is taking legal action against 33 offshore gaming licensees, including some who have left the country, for unpaid fees amounting to P2.02 billion, according to Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco.
PAGCOR records show that the operators, who were given licenses during the previous administration, have not paid their license fees for over a year now in violation of Section 4.C of the Offshore Gaming Regulatory Manual ...
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PAGCOR pours aid to typhoon-battered areas in Central Luzon
Tue | 8.08.2023 | 6:40 PM
After the onslaught of Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Falcon in various parts of Central and Northern Luzon, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) came to the aid of more than 31,000 families in typhoon-hit areas of Bulacan and Pampanga ...
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Volunteer employees from PAGCOR's Community Relations and Services Department turn over the agency's relief aid to the representatives from the 3rd District of San Rafael, Bulacan.
OUR EVENTS
PAGCOR continues its steadfast support to the government in promoting key health-related programs by donating eight boxes of assorted medicines to the Lone District of Malabon on September 5, 2023.
PAGCOR quickly responded to the needs of flood-devastated cities of Negros Occidental on September 05, 2023
The cities of Bacolod and Bago have been placed under a state of ...
Marikina City receives immediate relief aid from PAGCOR
PAGCOR immediately sent relief aid to the locals of Marikina City who are affected by days of incessant rains due to the Southwest Monsoon (habagat).
PAGCOR SFC outreach program benefits learners in Pampanga, Bulacan
A total of 2,000 schoolchildren in Pampanga and Bulacan received free school supplies on August 9 and 11, 2023 during the “Balik Eskwela” outreach program initiated ...
PAGCOR sends additional relief to Mayon evacuees amid unrest
PAGCOR continues to provide assistance to thousands of residents affected by Mayon Volcano earthquakes
PAGCOR, Hann Foundation bring aid to Vigan
Heavy rains didn't stop PAGCOR and Hann Foundation, Inc. (HFI) from bringing the “Sagip Kababayan” relief operations to Vigan, Ilocos Sur ...
Relief mission by PAGCOR, Hann Foundation reaches Masantol
On the second day of the relief mission for victims of Super Typhoon Egay, PAGCOR assisted Hann ...
PAGCOR releases 1st tranche of aid to OVP
Beneficiaries of the relief mission in Naujan pose for a photo opportunity with PAGCOR representatives led by the agency’s Assistant VP ...
PAGCOR, Hann Foundation spearhead Candaba relief operations
PAGCOR on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, joined a humanitarian mission spearheaded by Hann Foundation, Inc. (HFI) to assist 500 families ...
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PUBLIC WARNING
Public advisory on suspicious Offshore Gaming job offers
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.
Public Advisory on illegal online betting operations
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.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PAGCOR Refutes Allegations of Plagiarism, Investigates Source of Fake News
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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PAGCOR's Press Statement regarding offshore gaming operations
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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