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PAGCOR Imposes New Minimum Fee Structure for E-Gambling Operators

Southeast Asia

18Hours ago

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy shift with the introduction of a "Minimum Guaranteed Fee" (MGF) for all accredited electronic gaming system administrators (GSAs) and gaming venue operators (GVOs).

Starting in 2026, this mandatory monthly fee aims to standardize revenue collection and enforce stricter fiscal discipline.

According to a memorandum from Jessa Mariz Fernandez, PAGCOR’s electronic gaming licensing chief, the policy ensures fairness and accountability by pegging payments to a minimum monthly Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). The implementation will follow a two-phased strategy:

Phase 1 (April 1 – Sept 30, 2026): GSAs with electronic casino games (min. P30M GGR) will pay a P9M monthly fee; those without (min. P15M GGR) will pay P3M.

Phase 2 (Starting Oct 1, 2026): Fees will increase. GSAs with electronic casino games (min. P35M GGR) will pay P10.5M; those without (min. P20M GGR) will pay P4M.

As of early December 2025, 65 accredited GSAs will be impacted. By mandating a performance floor, PAGCOR shifts more financial risk to operators, who must now maintain specific revenue targets to remain viable under the new fixed-cost structure.