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For most online platforms in the Philippines the new PAGCOR payments may become a problem
🔹More than 60% of licensed online platform operators in the Philippines had revenue in the second quarter below the new PAGCOR thresholds, Arden Consult calculated. From 1 July, platforms with online casinos must pay the regulator either a set percentage of revenue or at least $147 thousand per month — whichever amount is greater.
🔹For platforms without online casinos the minimum monthly payment is about $49 thousand. At the same time, from January 2027 the rates will increase to $171 thousand and $65 thousand respectively. Small companies, Arden Consult estimates, may be forced to seek additional financing, merge with competitors, or exit the market.
🔹At the same time, the rules do not provide for automatic license cancellation due to insufficient revenue — an operator can continue operating by paying the minimum fee. PAGCOR has not issued new licenses since March 2024, so current operators are already offering investors to buy companies with licenses for $3–15 million. A license cannot be purchased separately — the deal requires regulator approval.
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