Online gaming slowdown sees Philippine industry GGR fall 11.4% to US$1.33 billion in 3Q26, licensed casinos hold steady

The ongoing slowdown in the online gaming sector saw Philippine industry-wide gross gaming revenues fall 11.4% to Php83.7 billion (US$1.33 billion) in the third quarter of 2026, although the land-based sector was basically flat compared with the same period last year. According to data released by gaming regulator PAGCOR, GGR from online gaming – including E-Bingo, E-Games and Bingo grantees – dropped 22.9% to Php35.3 billion (US$559 million) in Q3, down from Php45.7 billion (US$724 million) a year earlier.