A growing wave of regulatory changes is reshaping E Games and E Bingo operations in the Philippines, and many operators are learning to adjust in real time as PAGCOR outlines new requirements meant to create safer and more trusted digital gaming.
Good to Know
- Mandatory separation of e wallets from gaming platforms is now fully enforced across the country
- PAGCOR continues to warn licensed groups about illegal offshore platforms targeting local players
- E Games and E Bingo still posted higher year on year revenue for Q3 despite early dips
Industry Adapts As PAGCOR Reinforces Player Protection
Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco addressed members of AILGAO in Muntinlupa City and explained that the entire sector now enters a transition phase built around stronger consumer safeguards. He noted that PAGCOR wants a digital gaming environment where minors cannot easily access games, where vulnerable players face fewer risks, and where licensed operators enjoy more trust from regulators and users.
He said that the mandatory de linking of e wallets from online gaming platforms remains the anchor reform. Operators previously enjoyed smoother onboarding due to integrated payments, but the new rule aims to control improper access and reduce risky behavior linked to fast top ups.
Tengco said:
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“We know that many of you were affected by this sudden development. However, we must not look at these reforms as obstacles but as safeguards designed to protect your players, your businesses, and the entire ecosystem you operate in.”
Industry GGR dipped in August and September while operators adjusted their systems. Yet the broader picture looks stronger, with E Games and E Bingo recording a 17.4 percent year on year rise during the third quarter of 2025. Analysts tracking gaming in the Philippines say the pattern fits other regulated markets where early slowdowns often appear before improved customer confidence lifts overall activity.
Ongoing Pressure From Illegal Platforms
Tengco also pointed out that illegal operators continue to create headaches for licensed groups. These offshore websites target Filipino users with no tax compliance and no consumer protocols. PAGCOR has repeatedly warned that such platforms expose players to fraud, stolen data, and no guaranteed dispute resolution.
Licensed operators in the Philippines, meanwhile, have invested in safer onboarding procedures, verified payment channels, and anti fraud checks. PAGCOR wants users to see clear contrast between legal and illegal platforms, especially now that compliance standards rise across the country.
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AILGAO In Support For Stricter Measures
AILGAO leadership responded with a message of support for PAGCOR. President Rafael Tabora said the sector benefits from rules that reinforce trust:
“We welcome these reforms because they strengthen the legitimacy of our operations and create a safer environment for our players.”
During the event, AILGAO presented Tengco with a Gaming Exemplary Leadership Award as acknowledgment of PAGCOR guidance through the current transition.