The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said the privatization of government-operated casinos is set to begin earlier than initially projected, with a target start date in May next year. At the 2024 SiGMA Asia Summit, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chief executive and chairman, said that...
Senators on Sunday, June 30 called on Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco to name the former official who he said attempted to expedite the approval of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) licenses during the past...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it would name a former high-ranking government official who lobbied for illicit offshore gaming operations. However, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive, stated that he would unveil the name of this former Cabinet...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) For Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (Pagcor) attempt to "deodorize" controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) went nowhere. Thus,...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said that about 255 former offshore gaming operations, previously known as “POGOs,” may have been operating illegally in the country. Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said these 255 POGOs had their overseas gaming...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Unlike his colleagues in the House of Representatives who are calling for an outright ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), House Committee on Ways and Means...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Contributed photo) Riding the wave of anti-Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sentiments in the House of Representatives, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro filed on Tuesday morning,...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said the real risk to national security emanates from foreign hacking and scam syndicates, not from legitimate and licensed offshore gaming operations (POGOs). In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer...
Senator Win Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has castigated the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) over its issuance of provisional licenses to “high-risk” Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). In a statement, the...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) issued a reminder to the public that hosting unregistered online raffles on social media platforms is against the law. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said these activities constitute illegal online...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has reported a surge in its net income for the first quarter of year. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the state-run firm's total earnings reached P25.24 billion from January to March, up 42 percent...
In celebration of Filipino culture and resilience, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will again hold its annual photography contest this year to provide photographers from all walks of life with the opportunity to showcase their talents. The resumption of the competition in...
