Philippine Gaming Industry Revenues Drop 20% in Q2 2026
Wednesday 12 de August 2026 / 12:00
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(Manila).- Weaker electronic gaming performance, coupled with inflation and the Middle East crisis, pulled Philippine gaming revenues down to Php88.13 billion in Q2 2026, though officials remain optimistic about long-term recovery.
PH gaming industry down 20% in Q2 2026
The Philippine gaming industry generated Php88.13 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) during the second quarter of 2026, down 20.33% from the Php110.63 billion in the same period last year.
According to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, the decline in GGR from April to June was largely driven by weaker revenues from the electronic gaming segment, as well as other factors, including renewed tensions in the Middle East.
“The decline was driven by several factors, including the impact of inflation and the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, which weighed on consumer spending, particularly on discretionary activities,” Mr. Tengco said.
Latest data from the state gaming firm showed that licensed casinos remained the industry’s largest revenue contributor during the period, generating Php45.37 billion, or 51.49% of total GGR.
Meanwhile, the electronic gaming sector—which includes E-Games, E-Bingo, bingo and poker—contributed Php39.85 billion, accounting for 45.21% of the industry total.
Casinos operated by PAGCOR generated Php2.90 billion, representing 3.30% of second quarter GGR.
Mr. Tengco expressed optimism
Mr. Tengco expressed optimism that the local gaming industry would eventually recover, citing operators’ efforts to improve services, adopt technological innovations and strengthen responsible gaming measures.
“PAGCOR remains committed to implementing measures that will help increase GGR and further strengthen the industry’s performance..
“We will continue working with our stakeholders to ensure that the gaming industry remains a meaningful contributor to nation-building,” Mr. Tengco said.
Last month, Mr. Tengco reported that PAGCOR’s total revenues declined by 26.64% in the first half of 2026 due to lower earnings from gaming operations.
Categoría:Reports
Tags: PAGCOR,
País: Philippines
Región: Asia
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