• About Us
  • The Team
  • Advertise with Us

The latest news on the gaming industry in Asia

() () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () ()
  • Home
  • Macau
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia
  • World
  • Industry Talk
  • Trends & Tech
  • iGaming
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • RSS Feed
    • LinkedIn

Pagcor confirms casinos temporarily shut from today

Aug 06, 2021 Newsdesk Latest News, Philippines, Top of the deck  


Pagcor confirms casinos temporarily shut from today

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) says the country’s casinos in areas under more restrictive quarantine measures taking effect today (Friday, August 6) “will abide” by the instructions to temporary suspend gaming operations.

Metro Manila (pictured) – where a number of large-scale casino resorts is located within the Entertainment City zone – is again under the most restrictive “enhanced community quarantine” until at least August 20, as countermeasure against the further spread of Covid-19 in the region.

“As with past lockdowns, gaming operations of Pagcor sites and licensees are covered by government guidelines for this purpose,” said Pagcor in an emailed reply to GGRAsia.

“Venues affected by the latest community quarantine classifications will abide with suspension of operations and/or capacity restrictions accordingly, including specific local government restrictions where applicable,” added the gaming regulator.

Under the earlier and more relaxed “general community quarantine,” gaming had been permitted at “limited capacity”, under the instructions of the local authorities.

A number of casinos in the Entertainment City zone has confirmed to GGRAsia a temporary shutdown of gaming operations starting today. Most shops and restaurants at these complexes will also be closed under the more restrictive quarantine measures.

Under the new measures, indoor tourist attractions in Metro Manila “may not operate”, and outdoor tourist attractions shall “be allowed at 30 percent venue capacity.”

All of the Philippines will remain under some sort of quarantine classification, depending on each region’s situation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Pagcor CEO confident gaming sector will fully recover soon
    Pagcor CEO confident gaming sector will...

    Feb 03, 2023  

  • Pagcor says inter-agency work has quelled POGO-tied crime
    Pagcor says inter-agency work has...

    Feb 02, 2023  

More news
  • Return of tours good for mass floor traffic: observers
    Return of tours good for mass floor...

    Feb 03, 2023  

  • S.Korea casino op GKL’s January sales up 230pct y-o-y
    S.Korea casino op GKL’s January...

    Feb 03, 2023  


Latest News

Return of tours good for mass floor traffic: observers

Return of tours good for mass floor traffic: observers

Feb 03, 2023  

The imminent return of package tours from mainland China will not only help boost Macau’s tourism businesses, but is also expected to help casinos gain more foot traffic in their mass gaming...
Read More
S.Korea casino op GKL’s January sales up 230pct y-o-y

S.Korea casino op GKL’s January sales up 230pct y-o-y

Feb 03, 2023  

Aristocrat completes acquisition of Roxor Gaming

Aristocrat completes acquisition of Roxor Gaming

Feb 03, 2023  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Pick of the Day

”We are confident that the Philippine gaming sector will be able to fully recover, or even surpass its pre-pandemic earnings soon”

Alejandro Tengco

Chairman and chief executive of Pagcor



Most Popular

  • Jaw-dropping wagers in Macau CNY survey: CitigroupJaw-dropping wagers in Macau CNY survey: Citigroup February 2, 2023
  • Return of tours good for mass floor traffic: observersReturn of tours good for mass floor traffic: observers February 3, 2023
  • Galaxy Macau’s new arena to host K-pop group BlackpinkGalaxy Macau’s new arena to host K-pop group Blackpink January 9, 2023
  • Aruze Gaming America opts financial rejig after legal matterAruze Gaming America opts financial rejig after legal matter February 2, 2023
Copyright 2014-2023 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us