The Philippine gaming industry recorded gross gaming revenues of PHP396.14bn in 2025, representing a 6.39% increase from PHP372.33bn in 2024, according to data released by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
Growth was driven primarily by the electronic and online gaming segment, which generated PHP201.12bn in revenue during the year, a 30.04% rise from PHP154.66bn in 2024. The segment, which includes E-Bingo, E-Games, bingo grantees and onsite and offsite poker, accounted for more than half of total industry GGR, overtaking licensed casinos as the largest revenue contributor.
In contrast, revenues from licensed casinos declined 9.58% year-on-year to PHP182.50bn, down from PHP201.84bn in the previous year. PAGCOR-operated casinos posted PHP12.52bn in revenues, reflecting a sharper 20.95% annual decline.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the 2025 performance underscores the growing importance of online gaming to the overall industry landscape. He noted that electronic gaming revenues continued to expand despite a temporary slump in the third quarter of 2025 following the de-linking of e-wallet access to licensed platforms, which temporarily disrupted payment channels.
According to Tengco, the adjustments to digital payment systems were introduced to improve transaction traceability, enhance player protection and strengthen trust in regulated online gaming.
He added that the industry’s latest results highlight the need for regulatory balance as the market evolves, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure sustainable, transparent and compliant growth under a stronger regulatory framework.
The online and electronic segment accounted for 50.77% of total industry GGR in 2025
