Philippines Gaming Revenues Soar to $3.76B in 1H25, With E-Games Leading at Over 53% Share

The Philippine gaming industry recorded a major boost in the first half of 2025, reaching PHP214.75 billion ($3.76 billion) in gross gaming revenues (GGR), according to newly released figures from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

This figure represents a 26 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the sector's continued post-pandemic resurgence.

Leading this surge was the electronic games sector, which contributed PHP114.83 billion ($2.01 billion), securing a 53.47 percent share of the total GGR. This category includes e-games, e-bingo, and bingo grantees, and has overtaken other segments to become the primary revenue generator within the country’s gaming landscape.

The ascendance of electronic gaming is part of a broader trend that became evident earlier this year. “PAGCOR first reported that electronic games had overtaken other segments in Philippines gaming revenue” during the first quarter of 2025, marking a shift that has now solidified. Investment bank Maybank recently noted in its report that the Philippines ranks among the countries with the highest contribution of electronic games GGR to national GDP, which hit 0.68 percent in Q1 2025.

While electronic gaming dominates, licensed casinos remain a significant force. Integrated resorts and land-based casinos located across Metro Manila, Clark, Cebu, La Union, and Rizal generated PHP93.36 billion ($1.63 billion), which accounts for 43.47 percent of the total industry GGR. Meanwhile, PAGCOR-operated gaming venues contributed PHP6.56 billion ($115 million), amounting to 3.06 percent of the overall market share.

Despite the impressive revenue figures from online and electronic platforms, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco stressed the importance of maintaining regulatory vigilance. “PAGCOR recognizes the earning potential of the e-games sector, but as the country’s gaming regulator, our foremost responsibility is to ensure that growth comes with accountability,” Tengco said.

To reinforce this commitment, PAGCOR has recently enacted several oversight initiatives aimed at improving regulatory standards. This includes a newly signed memorandum of understanding with the Ad Standards Council to bolster the monitoring of gambling-related advertising. Additionally, PAGCOR has issued an order to remove all gambling advertisements from public spaces and primetime television programming by August 15th.

As the Philippine gaming industry continues its upward trajectory, PAGCOR reaffirmed its dedication to reforms that promote responsible growth and sectoral transparency. The agency emphasized that its priorities remain rooted in ensuring compliance, safeguarding consumer interests, and supporting inclusive national development. 

By fLEXI tEAM