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From Chaos to Architecture: How 2025 Reshaped Philippines iGaming

In the final months of 2025, PAGCOR moved from reactive enforcement to durable architecture—setting up 2026 as the year these reforms are tested, and as the year Chairman Alejandro Tengco’s regulatory legacy is likely to be defined.

Compliance & Policy

PAGCOR

Gaming Industry

iGaming

Accreditation

Prediction Markets: Booming Globally, But a Legal Gamble in the Philippines

Prediction markets are booming globally — but where do they stand in the Philippines?

Prediction Markets

Legal Insights

PAGCOR Issues Implementing Guidelines for B2B Accreditation

PAGCOR has released the Regulatory Framework for the Accreditation of Gaming Affiliates and Support Service Providers — the detailed implementing guidelines completing its B2B Accreditation Framework for iGaming service providers.

PAGCOR

Accreditation

B2B

Compliance & Policy

Regulatory Updates

Light & Wonder becomes first accredited Philippines iGaming content supplier and aggregator

Arden Consult is proud to have advised and assisted Light & Wonder in securing their accreditation as an iGaming game content provider and aggregator—the first international company to successfully obtain this recognition.

PAGCOR

Accreditation

B2B

Light & Wonder

Illegal online gambling is the real problem — and it’s time we focus on solutions.

In a recent congressional hearing, lawmakers were visibly baffled when PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco explained that the agency “has no power to close illegal sites”, and could only flag them for enforcement by other government bodies.

PAGCOR

Smart Regulation

iGaming

Compliance & Policy

No New “Online Gaming Tax” Needed: Philippine Online Gaming Already Pays Substantial Government Fees

The truth? Philippine-licensed online gaming companies are among the most heavily taxed in the world, with total government take approaching 35% of gross gaming revenue — before profit, and before payroll, withholding, and other business taxes. Meanwhile, illegal operators (who will be the only ones benefitting from a total ban) pay nothing. This new brief unpacks those numbers, challenges the push for new taxes, and continues what I hope will be a meaningful and evidence-based conversation.

Compliance & Policy

PAGCOR

Smart Regulation

Taxes