Online gambling in the Philippines is regulated by the government agency PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation). In the 2000s, it began allowing online games: for example, in 2002 PAGCOR partnered with PhilWeb for Internet sports betting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a new form of betting called “e-sabong” (online cockfighting) became very popular. Today, only PAGCOR-licensed online gambling sites may legally operate in the Philippines. While legal online gambling brings tax income to the Philippines, it can also destroy personal finances, especially in poor families. Read more in our articles including "The real reason why some influencers were excluded from the CICC online-gambling case" and "Illegal Online Gambling in the Philippines thrives on Facebook".
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May 15, 2026Online gambling in the Philippines is regulated by the government agency PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation). In the 2000s, it began allowing online games: for example, in 2002 PAGCOR partnered with PhilWeb for Internet sports betting.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a new form of betting called “e-sabong” (online cockfighting) became very popular. Today, only PAGCOR-licensed online gambling sites may legally operate in the Philippines. While legal online gambling brings tax income to the Philippines, it can also destroy personal finances, especially in poor families.
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