Industry Updates

PhilWeb Corp. and JKS Tech Solutions Inc. have entered into a series of transactions that will see PhilWeb and its wholly owned subsidiary invest a combined ₱4.23 billion (approximately US$67.4 million) in JKS, while JKS acquires a 4.85% stake in the listed Philippine gaming technology company. The deal gives PhilWeb a substantial investment in a business-to-business technology and digital infrastructure provider serving licensed operators in the country's digital entertainme

Grand Korea Leisure's August casino sales fell both year-on-year and month-on-month, although stronger customer drop kept its 2026 year-to-date performance above last year's level.

PAGCOR is developing a new player-protection tool for the Philippine online gaming market. The regulator plans to launch an application before the end of 2026 that will help players identify online gaming platforms licensed and regulated by PAGCOR.

PAGCOR expects its 2026 income to fall by double digits as e-wallet delinking and weaker consumer spending weigh on online gaming activity.

Australia’s proposed gambling advertising reforms are facing internal Coalition divisions as lawmakers negotiate how far restrictions on betting inducements, television advertising and digital platforms should go.

A new proposal would strengthen player protections and introduce additional measures covering identity verification, age controls, digital advertising and certain prediction markets.

Dutch gambling operators are entering a critical phase in 2026 as the first remote gambling licenses issued after the Netherlands opened its regulated online market approach their five-year expiry.

PAGCOR is placing player protection and responsible gaming at the center of the Philippines’ gaming sector as digital gambling expands and industry revenues soften.