Background
POGO offshore-export model is dead. PIGO/eGames domestic-only is the growth segment. B2B accreditation mandatory: all B2B suppliers must be fully PAGCOR-accredited by 31 March 2026; non-accredited suppliers deemed unauthorised.
How do you apply for the PAGCOR licence?
PAGCOR PIGO application; B2B accreditation for suppliers.
How much does the PAGCOR licence cost?
PAGCOR PIGO/eGames licence fees plus Minimum Guaranteed Fee from 1 April 2026: PHP 9m monthly MGF for casino-game eGames operators against PHP 30m GGR benchmark; sportsbooks PHP 3m against PHP 15m.
How long does the PAGCOR licence take?
PAGCOR formally separating regulatory and commercial casino arms in 2026.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for PAGCOR?
PAGCOR AML and RG requirements.
What are the marketing rules under PAGCOR?
Domestic-only marketing.
The honest read
Domestic eGames is one of the fastest-growing licensed segments in Asia. POGO offshore-export model is dead. The 30% GGR rate is competitive within Asia. Manila VIP land-based has been hit hard by POGO disappearance.
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