PH gaming sector revenues reached P396.14B in 2025, up 6.39% —PAGCOR

The Philippines’ gaming industry saw a 6.39% growth in total revenues in 2025, thanks to the continued popularity of digital betting or online gaming among Filipinos.

Data released by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Thursday showed the country’s gross gaming revenues (GGR) stood at P396.14 billion in 2025 from P372.33 billion in 2024.

Last year’s GGR growth was driven by continued revenue growth from the electronic gaming sector which offset the decline in earnings from brick-and-mortar casinos.

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In particular, the electronic and online gaming segment—which includes e-bingo, e-games, among others—saw its revenues grow by 30.44% to P201.12 billion from P154.66 billion year-on-year.

“The e-games and online gaming segment accounted for 50.77% of total industry GGR,” said PAGCOR  Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco. 

“It has overtaken licensed casinos as the largest GGR contributor,” said Tengco.

Meanwhile, revenues from licensed casinos amounted to P182.50 billion, down  9.58% from P201.84 billion in 2024. 

PAGCOR-operated casinos also saw a decline of 20.95% to P12.52 billion last year.

“The increase in electronic gaming revenues shows how the industry has evolved,” said Tengco. 

“Online gaming is no longer a supplementary segment but has now become the leading driver of overall GGR growth,” added the PAGCOR chief.

Tengco said that the growth in electronic gaming revenues came despite a temporary slump in the third quarter of 2025 following the de-linking of e-wallets, which disrupted player access and payment channels, adding that adjustments in digital payment systems were implemented to improve transaction traceability, protect players, and strengthen confidence in regulated online gaming.

“The 2025 GGR performance underscores the importance of regulatory balance as the industry evolves,” said the PAGCOR chief. 

“Our objective is not simply to grow revenues, but to ensure that growth is sustainable, transparent, and compliant because of a stronger regulatory environment that supports the long-term stability of the gaming industry,” said Tengco. —RF, GMA News