Gaming revenues reach P215-B in H1 2025

The Philippine gaming industry earned ₱215 billion in gross revenues during the first half of 2025, reflecting strong growth in integrated resort operations and robust investor interest, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) announced last week.

Speaking at the Philippine Hotel Connect 2025 in Pasay City, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said licensed casinos inside integrated resorts (IRs) contributed ₱93.36 billion to the total gross gaming revenues. 

Of this, ₱16 billion was remitted to PAGCOR as license fees, supporting government social and economic programs.

“Integrated resorts are more than gaming spaces—they are essential to our tourism and development agenda,” Tengco said, emphasizing their role in job creation and national growth.

PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Ma. Vina Claudette Oca said several IRs are set for completion in Metro Manila, Clark, Cebu, and Boracay in the next five years. These include not only gaming facilities but also luxury hotels, shopping centers, and entertainment hubs to attract more tourists.

Kevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Group, said Megaworld Corp. is investing nearly 2 billion US dollars in new IR developments in Cebu and Boracay. “Luxury hotel rooms are a core requirement, but we’re also focusing on broader tourism features, including entertainment,” he said.

As the industry expands, PAGCOR is also strengthening regulatory safeguards. Tengco highlighted recent moves to remove gambling ads from areas with minors and an upcoming ban on TV gaming ads during prime time from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

“These reforms are part of our broader mission to make gaming a responsible and regulated form of entertainment,” Tengco said.