Key points:
– Integrated Resorts (IR) in the Philippines recorded a Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of Php 93.36 billion in the first half of 2025, contributing nearly 50% of the country’s total gaming revenue.
– PAGCOR collected Php 16 billion in licensing fees during this period, helping fund programs in healthcare, education, and national defense.
The casinos in the Philippines earned Php 93.36 billion in gaming revenue. This was in the first half of 2025. This information comes from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
This figure represents nearly half of the country’s total gaming industry GGR of Php 215bn for the period.
Speaking at the Philippine Hotel Connect 2025 conference on 24 July, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco highlighted the IR sector’s role in sustaining economic momentum, tourism recovery and government revenue.
Out of the Php 93.36 billion in GGR, Php 16 billion went to PAGCOR as license fees. This money helps fund social services and supports national development goals.
Tengco emphasised the broader socio-economic impact of IRs, noting their contributions to employment, trade and tourism. He said that a strong hospitality sector can create jobs. It can also boost trade, support local businesses, and foster community connections. This is clear in the large tourism contributions from our licensed integrated resort casinos in and around Metro Manila.”
Tengco also stressed the importance of balancing growth with responsibility. With an eye to this, PAGCOR recently ordered the removal of gambling advertisements from public spaces. Operators have been given until 15 August to dismantle all billboards and transit promotions.
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