Online gaming overtakes physical casinos in Philippines after POGO ban
The Philippines' digital gaming market has surpassed physical casinos in revenue following a government ban on offshore gaming operators and strategic tax reductions. This shift has redirected capital into domestic platforms and changed employment trends toward tech-focused roles.
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This represents a significant economic pivot for the Philippines, demonstrating how regulatory changes can reshape an entire industry's landscape.
Manila Bulletin - Online gaming overtakes physical casinos in Philippines after POGO ban
Online gaming overtakes physical casinos in Philippines after POGO ban
The Philippine digital gaming market has outpaced traditional physical casino floors for the first time, fueled by aggressive tax cuts and nationwide ban on offshore operators that redirected capital into domestic platforms. The counrty’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached a record ₱396 billion last year, driven by the surge in digital and electronic gaming revenue to ₱201.12 billion, according to combined figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority and industry benchmarks.
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