1. Regulatory & Policy Updates (PAGCOR)

• PAGCOR Tightens Oversight (March 2026) The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced intensified measures, including stricter KYC (Know Your Customer) protocols and rigorous advertising controls. The agency aims to bolster “Responsible Gaming” practices in Q1 2026.

• Source: PNA - Pagcor imposes stricter online gambling regulations

• Casino Filipino Privatization Timeline (March 2026) PAGCOR confirmed its target to complete the privatization of its self-operated “Casino Filipino” branches by late 2026 or early 2027. Recent closures of non-performing branches (Talisay and Tagum) were part of asset optimization.

• Source: AGB - PAGCOR maintains target for late 2026 to 2027 privatization

• Return of Nationwide Link Bingo (March 4, 2026) PAGCOR announced a massive “1K for 2M” nationwide bingo event for March 29, highlighting its marketing efforts to maintain revenue during its transition to a purely regulatory body.

• Source: PAGCOR Official Website

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2. POGO Ban & Law Enforcement

• Full Enforcement of Anti-POGO Law (March 4, 2026) Following the 2025 enactment of RA 12312, the government launched a fresh wave of operations to dismantle residual illegal offshore gaming hubs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is escalating prosecutions related to money laundering and human trafficking linked to the Alice Guo case.
• Source: PNA - Gov’t moves to dismantle illegal online gambling

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3. Market & Corporate Financial Dynamics

• Bloomberry (Solaire) 2025 Results & Overseas Divestment (March 5-6, 2026)

• Performance: Bloomberry reported a 2025 net loss of approximately PHP 2.6 billion, cited to high Solaire North pre-operating costs and a slowdown in the VIP segment.

• Strategy: On March 5, the company officially completed its exit from the Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in South Korea to refocus on the Philippine market.

• Source: InsiderPH - Bloomberry swings to 2025 loss

• PhilWeb Ownership Transition (March 4, 2026) Gaming technology provider PhilWeb officially completed its transition of ownership to Nexora Holdings. Earlier in February, the firm announced a partnership with FBM to develop new online gaming platforms.

• Source: World Casino News - PhilWeb Announces Ownership Change

• DigiPlus (BingoPlus) Global Expansion (Mid-Feb 2026) Continuing its streak as a top-performing gaming stock, DigiPlus announced plans to expand into Southeast Asian and African markets by late 2026.

• Source: InsiderPH - DigiPlus leads growth champions

• Okada Manila Revenue Decline (Feb 16, 2026) Data revealed that Okada Manila’s Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) fell by 20.1% year-on-year, reflecting the “growing pains” of Entertainment City under heightened regulatory pressure.

• Source: AGB - Philippine gaming market pressures hit Okada Manila