Rappler's latest stories on Philippine casinos
Coronavirus stops bingo and casinos, POGOs remain open
Pagcor allows POGOs to continue operating, but with only a minimal number of workers
CA orders Pagcor to grant license for Waterfront casino
The Court of Appeals upholds a previous ruling of a Manila court, saying that Waterfront submitted all requirements and Pagcor must act on its application
Duterte warns police not to set foot in Okada Manila casino
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte warns that if police disobey, he'll order the military to patrol the casino which he describes as 'crawling with usurers, kidnappers'
Duterte: No more new casinos
'I hate gambling,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
FACT CHECK: Clueless about Boracay casino? Duterte discussed it with owners
(UPDATED) The President claims he knows nothing about the planned casino-resort but the project was discussed in his meeting with the Chinese executives behind it
Villar group 'seriously looking at' telecoms, casino
The group is eyeing potential partners for the planned diversification
Filinvest to build $200-million casino-hotel complex in Clark
The real estate developer secures a provisional license for a casino in its 201-hectare Mimosa+ Leisure City development
PH travel, tourism sectors girding for planned Boracay shutdown
Airlines and hotels will take a hit, if the government pushes through with its planned temporary closure of Boracay. But some developers say it won't delay the construction of major commercial developments in the island.
Leisure & Resorts World Corp buys land for Boracay resort-casino
Leisure & Resorts World Corporation and its Chinese partner Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited plan to build a $500-million integrated resort and casino on a 23-hectare land in Boracay
DOF unit proposes 1,400% increase in casino entrance fee
The National Tax Research Center says this increase would discourage low-income earners from gambling and would also lead to higher revenue collection for infrastructure projects
Resorts World Manila sees recovery, fast-tracks expansion
Foot traffic at the Resorts World Manila complex is almost back up to pre-attack levels, while an expansion of its casino area is eyed for completion by December
All-time high gaming boosts Bloomberry's income 24-fold
Solaire s consolidated gross gaming revenue GGR rises by 14 to P12 22 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2017 – the highest since it opened in March 2013
Chinese nationals cleared in Singaporean kidnapping case
The DOJ resolution says the Singaporean victim failed to positively identify the 30 Chinese suspects as among those who kidnapped her from a casino in Manila
Resorts World gunman possible suspect in BMW killings – MPD
UPDATED The Manila Police District homicide chief confirms Jessie Carlos is the only person of interest after running tests on evidence found in the crashed BMW
Resorts World Manila loses P7-B market value a week since attack
The declining stock price of RWM makes even more evident the company s struggling performance over the last few years due to increasingly tough competition in the casino market
FAST FACTS: What you need to know about the Philippine casino industry
Despite challenges Pagcor Chairperson Andrea Domingo says the local gaming industry s total revenues in 2017 may still expand to P160 billion
Solaire reports booking cancellations after Resorts World attack
It should normalize soon now that it s clear it is a robbery not a terrorist attack says Bloomberry Resorts Corporation chairman and CEO Enrique Razon Jr
Resorts World attack: 4 questions that beg for an answer
As the House of Representatives begins its probe into the robbery and arson attack on the popular casino we revisit what we know about the incident and the questions that need to be answered
Gambling addiction: How the Philippines prevents, handles 'problem gamers'
Local casinos are practicing minimum responsible gaming standards set by regulators But compared to global practices the Philippines seems to be just catching up
Gambling addiction responsibility of individuals, families – Pagcor
The state can only do so much says Pagcor boss Andrea Domingo in the wake of the Resorts World Manila attack
Palace suspects negligence by Resorts World Manila
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella also denies a claim by ISIS that the terror group was behind the deadly Resorts World Manila attack
FAST FACTS: What you need to know about Resorts World Manila
Shooting and fire broke out in Resorts World Manila past midnight of June 2 Here s what you need to know about the place
Officials contradict each other on Resorts World Manila attack
UPDATED Was it a terror attack or not? Did the gunman kill himself or did police shoot him to death? Questions hound the deadly attack at a Manila casino
Police: Resorts World Manila shooting not act of terrorism
UPDATED Police also admit they have some doubts on robbery as a possible motive for the attack
TIMELINE: Resorts World Manila attack
4th UPDATE Here s what we know about the attack of an alleged lone wolf at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Friday June 2
US, UK, Australia warn nationals after Resorts World Manila attack
We continue to advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall the Australian embassy says
Pagcor imposes 5-year moratorium on new Metro Manila casinos
The gaming regulator makes the decision in response to a position letter from investors seeking breathing space for the market to mature
Okada Manila grand opening moved to March
Once fully operational the 44 hectare Okada Manila is set to become the largest integrated entertainment resort in the country
Police guard Fontana casino after shutdown
Policemen have been posted at the casino to ensure that no casino gambling operation will continue and that possible evidence shall not be concealed destroyed or taken out says the CIDG Region 3 chief
Bloomberry reports turnaround profit on gaming, non-gaming units
The 3rd quarter of 2016 produces the best ever quarterly VIP volume mass table drop and EGM coin in for Solaire thus far
Kazuo Okada eyes resorts, golf courses in the Philippines
The Japanese billionaire whose 44 hectare integrated resort and casino Okada Manila is opening this year wants to pursue more projects in the Philippines
'Clear link' between Bangladesh bank hackers, RCBC – Recto
UPDATED Senators will discuss the request of RCBC branch manager Maia Santos Deguito to testify in an executive session at the second hearing on Thursday
Palace: PH bent on staying away from dirty money 'gray list'
This comes amid reports that 100 million in dirty money ended up being laundered in local casinos
Court stops Okada group from reneging on casino deal
The casino group is also barred from selling shares and dealing with any party other than Century Properties for the development of Manila Bay Resorts
Okada casino a 'no go' without local partner – PAGCOR
But the Japanese gaming company says it is already in talks with potential partners
Melco names casino complex 'City of Dreams Manila'
Scheduled to open mid 2014 the Manila integrated complex will carry the City of Dreams and Crown Towers brands of Melco Crown
Okada to proceed with Manila casino project
Japanese firm Universal Entertainment stresses it based its decision to invest 2 billion in a Manila casino on legal advice of a prominent law firm
Razon-led Bloomberry casino opens in March
The 1 2 billion Solaire Manila Resorts is the first casino to open in Pagcor s tourism and leisure estate Entertainment City
