{"id":9757,"date":"2025-09-04T03:34:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T03:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/04\/pagcor-reports-php69-billion-from-online-gaming-while-warning-against-illegal-sites\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T03:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T03:34:08","slug":"pagcor-reports-php69-billion-from-online-gaming-while-warning-against-illegal-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/04\/pagcor-reports-php69-billion-from-online-gaming-while-warning-against-illegal-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"PAGCOR Reports Php69 Billion From Online Gaming While Warning Against Illegal Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Online gaming has turned into one of the most reliable income sources for the Philippine government in 2025. At the same time, regulators say unlicensed websites are putting Filipino players at risk and cutting into public revenues.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Licensed online gaming earned Php69 billion from January to July 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>PAGCOR contributed Php27.47 billion to social programs, including Php14.72 billion for Universal Health Care.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Illegal operators remain a threat, depriving the government of revenue and exposing players to risks.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) told lawmakers that the country\u2019s licensed digital gaming sector generated Php69 billion in license fees during the first seven months of the year. Of this total, Php41 billion came from electronic games (E-Games), while Php28 billion came from other online gaming products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. 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At the same time, regulators say unlicensed websites are putting Filipino players at risk and cutting into public revenues. Good to know Licensed online gaming earned Php69 billion from January to July 2025. 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