Key Moments: PAGCOR withheld over PHP200 million (approx. US$3.5 million) in casino winnings from government officials during the first seven months of 2025. Agency enforced a ban preventing government personnel from gambling in licensed casinos and refused all appeals for withheld winnings. The crackdown also extended to online gambling, with new measures targeting digital payment access and staff participation. Heightened Scrutiny at Philippine Casinos The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has executed a strict clampdown during the first seven months of 2025, stopping over PHP200 million, or about US$3.5…
Read MorePAGCOR Initiates Major Crackdown: Millions in Casino Winnings Withheld from Philippine Officials
