Philippines Gaming License (PAGCOR)
A PAGCOR Gaming License is issued and regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), a 100% government-owned and controlled corporation under the Office of the President of the Philippines.
PAGCOR holds a unique dual mandate: it operates its own state casinos (Casino Filipino) while simultaneously serving as the primary sole licensing authority for all private land-based and digital gambling sectors across the country.Crucially, the offshore online gaming landscape has completely changed.
Following a government mandate, all classic POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) licenses were 100% cancelled and banned due to regional criminal activity. Domestic, highly regulated online applications (e-Gaming/PIGL) remain operational, though PAGCOR maintains a strict moratorium on issuing completely new online operator licenses.
PAGCOR categorizes its authorized private frameworks into distinct operational sectors:
- Integrated Resort / Casino License
- Electronic Gaming Licensing Department (EGLD) License
- B2B Service Provider Accreditation
Philippines (for domestic license) or Global (for POGO, excluding Philippines).
Jurisdictions with strict local licensing.
High in Asia, moderate globally.
What the Philippines Gaming License covers
Philippines Gaming License cost and fees
- 5-15% tax on GGR
- Local office and employment costs
Philippines Gaming License requirements
- Local Presence: Must have a physical office and local employees.
- Corporate Structure: Local entity.
- Capital Requirements: Significant for POGOs.
- Technical Requirements: Standard fairness and security.
- Compliance Obligations: Strict AML/KYC.
Philippines Gaming License use cases
- Operators targeting the Philippine domestic market
- Note: POGO license suitability is currently uncertain due to regulatory changes
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