Online gambling tops Philippine casino revenue for the first time

[The Buzz]

For the first time, the Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR announced that online gambling has become the primary source of gambling revenue in the country, generating PHP51.39 billion in Q1 2025 and surpassing land-based casinos' PHP49.28 billion.

This shift contributed to an overall 27.4% year-on-year increase in the Philippines' total gross gambling revenue, reaching PHP104.12 billion.

From Complete iGaming:

“The e-games and e-bingo segment made history by becoming the industry’s top revenue driver for the first time,” said PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Alejandro H Tengco.
“This represents not just revenue growth but how consumer behavior continues to shift towards digital, on-demand gaming experiences, accelerated by greater access to mobile technology,” he added.

PAGCOR-operated casinos generated PHP3.45 billion (US$62.3 million) in revenues, making up 3.31% of the GGR.

PAGCOR currently serves as both regulator and gaming operator, but the latter role will end in 2026, leaving the organization to focus solely on regulation.

“While there was a minimal dip in revenues from licensed casinos compared to last year’s figures due to growing digital competition, this segment shows sustained strength and relevance,” Tengco continued.

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[ocreditor]

A big milestone for the Philippines, online gambling overtakes land-based casinos for the first time. This is a sign of where the industry is heading.