Philippine Gaming GGR Falls 20.3% in Q2 2026

The Philippine gaming sector generated PHP88.14 billion (US$1.45 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 20.3% decline compared with the same period a year earlier.

The latest figures include both casino and non-casino gaming activities. Non-casino operations recorded a GGR of PHP39.85 billion for the three months ending June 30, down 37.2% year-on-year. The segment covers e-bingo, e-games, bingo grantees, as well as onsite and off-site poker under PAGCOR’s classification.

Non-casino gaming accounted for approximately 45.2% of total GGR during the quarter.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco attributed the decline to several factors, including inflation and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. According to Tengco, these pressures affected consumer spending, particularly on discretionary activities.

Licensed Casinos Remain Largest GGR Contributor

Licensed commercial casinos generated PHP45.37 billion in GGR during the second quarter, an increase of 2.9% from the same period in 2025.

The segment represented around 51.5% of total Philippine GGR for the quarter, making licensed commercial casinos the largest contributor to industry revenue.

PAGCOR-operated Casino Filipino properties generated nearly PHP2.91 billion in GGR during the three-month period. This was 5.4% lower year-on-year and represented approximately 3.3% of total GGR.

Tengco said PAGCOR remains focused on measures intended to support GGR growth and strengthen the overall performance of the gaming sector. He also said the regulator would continue working with industry stakeholders to maintain gambling’s contribution to the country.

First-Half Results Point to Continued Pressure

The second-quarter results follow PAGCOR’s announcement in late July that its total revenue declined by 26.6% year-on-year during the first half of 2026, with weaker performance from electronic gaming contributing to the decrease.

The latest quarterly figures similarly show continued pressure on e-games and related segments.

Tengco had previously indicated in June that Philippine GGR could fall by as much as 19% in 2026, pointing to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on consumer spending.

The 20.3% year-on-year decline recorded during the second quarter reflects the continued effects of inflation and external economic pressures on discretionary spending.