PAGCOR Sets Early 2026 Deadline for B2B Accreditation Compliance

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has set March 31, 2026, as the final compliance deadline for its new B2B Accreditation Framework, requiring all gaming affiliates, content developers, and service providers to secure accreditation or risk removal from licensed platforms.

Good to Know

• Applications filed by December 31, 2025, qualify for three-year accreditation.
• Unaccredited foreign providers will be removed after March 2026.
• Accreditation covers affiliates, content creators, and service providers.

The framework, effective October 2, formalizes oversight of third-party participants in the iGaming supply chain. It mandates accreditation for all entities offering game content, systems, or support services to PAGCOR-licensed operators.

According to Arden Consult, the system “provides the complete set of rules and procedures governing accreditation, clarifying how PAGCOR intends to regulate and monitor this sector moving forward.”

Eligible entities must be registered corporations and pass strict probity and background checks under PAGCOR’s AML supervision. Each applicant must post a PHP1 million Performance Cash Deposit for every game or service category, serving as financial security.

Accreditation will be valid for two years from board approval, extending the previous one-year term.

Foreign suppliers that fail to comply may partner with a PAGCOR-accredited distributor instead of establishing a local office. The regulator also warned operators that continuing to work with unaccredited providers could lead to penalties.

Industry advisors say the move aligns the Philippines with leading jurisdictions such as Malta, Ontario, and the United Kingdom, where regulators require similar accreditation standards for B2B iGaming suppliers.

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