PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco says the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or-Controlled Corporations will decide soon on separating the agency's regulatory and casino operations roles.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival ordered local police to intensify monitoring of illegal gambling, specifically targeting e-Sabong, Lotte, and unauthorized small town lotteries with immediate permit verification.
PAGCOR officials announced that Philippine integrated resorts drive tourism growth, job creation, and critical healthcare support through a new national helpline and hospital construction partnerships.
International Entertainment's FY2026 loss widened to HK$486.4M on a non-cash DigiPlus note charge. Gaming revenue surged 60.7% and gross profit jumped 66.4%, but a PHP5B Philippine tax dispute looms.
International Entertainment targets late August or September 2026 for its Philippine online gaming launch under a 3%-97% GGR deal with DigiPlus. The gaming segment swung to profit but a non-cash charge widened the group loss.
Sands China CEO Grant Chum reaffirmed the Macau conservatory pledge under its gaming concession and pledged convention upgrades after 19 years of Venetian Arena events.
Two men who ran an unlicensed poker venue in Cardiff received three-year suspended sentences. Investigators found six tables, £260,000 deposited and a rake from every hand.