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PayCools targets Philippine gaming sector after securing PAGCOR accreditation
PayCools is positioning itself to work with the Philippines’ regulated gaming industry after receiving accreditation from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), opening a route for the payment services provider to serve gaming businesses operating under the regulator’s framework.
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Illegal Online Gambling Philippines: 200 Detained in Zamboanga
Philippine authorities detained around 200 people during raids on suspected illegal online gambling hubs in Alicia and Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay. The October 2 operation involved the NBI, Bureau of Immigration, Philippine Army and police. Authorities reportedly seized electronic devices and are investigating the detainees’ immigration status and possible links to unauthorized offshore gaming operations.
Oct 35 min read


PhilWeb Commits ₱4.23 Billion to JKS Tech in Major Gaming Technology Expansion
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
Sep 84 min read


PAGCOR Plans New App to Help Players Identify Legal Online Gaming Platforms
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.
Aug 275 min read


How A POGO-Linked Love Scam Preyed on 5,000 Australians
Over 5,000 Australians, primarily over 50, have fallen victim to a sophisticated romance scam originating from a Philippine POGO hub. An...
Jan 28, 20252 min read


ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 in Manila Opens Registrations
Join the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila, Philippines, on March 17-19, 2025, at the Shangri-La the Fort. Asia Gaming Brief, the organizer...
Jan 17, 20252 min read
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