The Philippine regulator has deferred the implementation of the Minimum Guaranteed Fee (MGF).
The Philippines.- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a two-month deferment for the introduction of its new Minimum Guaranteed Fee (MGF) for licensed online gaming operators. Originally scheduled to begin on April 1, the first phase will now take effect on June 1 2026, while the second phase has been pushed back to January 1 2027.
The decision is a response to the current economic crisis. The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency due to global oil shortages.
Tew policy will impose fixed monthly payments on the 65 licensed Gaming System Administrators (GSAs) regardless of their actual revenue. Between June and December 2026, e-casino operators will be subject to a monthly minimum fee of PHP9m (US$150,000), while other providers, such as sportsbooks, must pay PHP3m (US$50,000). Starting in 2027, these requirements will increase to PHP10.5m (US$175,000) and PHP4m (US$67,000), respectively.
PAGCOR said its licensing department will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of industry conditions to determine whether to proceed or further adjust the timeline.
The implementation of the MGF is intended to tackle the issues of under-declaration or misdeclaration of revenues within the electronic gaming sector.
The Philippine regulator has deferred the implementation of the Minimum Guaranteed Fee (MGF). The Philippines.- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a two-month deferment for the introduction of its new Minimum Guaranteed Fee (MGF) for licensed online gaming operators. Originally scheduled to begin on April 1, the first phase will now take…
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