Newport World Resorts is putting more energy into its digital expansion as it works to strengthen its position in the fast-growing online gaming space in the Philippines. According to a new filing from parent company Alliance Global Group Inc., the Manila-based casino resort is upgrading its online gaming system and platform to stay competitive.
The move comes as digital gambling in the country shows rapid growth, with data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) suggesting the sector could generate PHP200 billion ($3.59 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) this year.
Good to know
- Newport World Casino runs under a PIGO license for local online play.
- Philippine online gaming may hit PHP200 billion GGR in 2025.
- e-Games and e-Bingo made up nearly half of the country’s Q1 gaming revenue.
Newport World Resorts already offers online slot games and live baccarat through its “Newport World Casino” platform, which is tied to its land-based casino inventory under a Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) license. The updated version of the platform aims to offer players a better experience with a more stable and advanced system.
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the operator of Newport World Resorts, is jointly owned by Alliance Global and has seen its financial performance improve. In the first quarter of 2025, core revenues reached PHP7.69 billion, up 7.8% from the same period in 2024. Segment profit jumped to PHP101.4 million, a sharp increase from PHP12.8 million last year.
Gross gaming revenue for the resort climbed to PHP7.9 billion in the first three months of 2025. Alliance Global attributed the improvement to a rebound in the VIP market and better hold rates.
With the platform upgrade underway, Alliance Global believes the online division’s growth will add positively to the financials of both Travellers International and the parent company itself.
While focusing on digital growth, Travellers International is also preparing to break ground on a new large-scale resort project. In September last year, the company announced plans to begin construction in 2025 on Mactan World Resorts, a future integrated casino and leisure complex in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island. The development is expected to cost approximately $301 million and could attract more international visitors to the Philippines.
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