MACAU BUSINESS
the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and beyond will showcase products ranging from financial technology and compliance solutions to e-sports platforms and electronic payment systems.
IMPACTFUL YEAR FOR THE FILIPINO GAMING INDUSTRY The Manila edition comes at a time when the Philippines has undergone a decisive shift in its gaming policy, with the most significant development being the complete ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Although the administration had already ordered their closure at the start of 2025, the move was later cemented into law through Republic Act 12312, which repealed the earlier legislation that had legalised and regulated POGOs. This effectively outlawed all offshore gaming operations, cancelled existing licences, and prohibited the establishment of new hubs, marking the end of a sector long associated with crime, money laundering, and diplomatic friction.
“Beyond the Casino Floor: Redefining the Integrated Resort with Non-Gaming Innovation,” where executives from Newport World Resorts and Solaire will discuss how entertainment, hospitality, and food and beverage are becoming central to the integrated resort model.
TECHNOLOGY, COMPLIANCE, AND RESPONSIBLE GAMING IN FOCUS
On December 11, the focus shifts to technology, compliance, and responsible gaming. A morning session titled “Philippines – A Leader in Offering Multi-Platform Play from a Single Gaming Provider” will explore how the country is pioneering seamless gaming experiences across platforms. Speakers include Ramon C. Garcia Jr of DFNN and Jeremy B.
Luglug of PAGCOR, alongside other thought leaders.
The afternoon will feature an AML (anti- money laundering) session led by Alex Ngo of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, addressing the hidden risks of financial crime in gaming. This will be followed by a panel on “Innovations in Responsible Gaming and CSR,” with voices from PAGCOR, DigiPlus Interactive, and Okada Manila. The day will conclude with a forward- looking discussion on “Opportunities for Casinos in Asia to Lead in Slots and ETG Technology,” featuring executives from GGRAsia, Interblock Asia Pacific, and LT Game Limited.
Complementing the conference is an exhibition floor featuring 39 exhibitors from across the globe. Companies from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Macau, Malta,
Alongside this, regulators have tightened financial oversight of the industry. The country’s central bank introduced new rules for online gambling payments, requiring operators and payment providers to screen customers against a national database of restricted persons maintained by PAGCOR. These measures are designed to strengthen anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing safeguards, ensuring that digital transactions tied to gaming meet international compliance standards. At the legislative level, reforms are also being debated that would reshape the online gaming market. Proposals include revising taxation and licensing frameworks to favour larger, more diversified operators with strong compliance systems, while encouraging consolidation in the sector. Some lawmakers have even floated the idea of further restrictions, though industry observers warn that overly harsh measures could push activity even more underground.
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