The Philippine gaming industry generated P396.14 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in 2025, marking a 6.39 percent increase from P372.33 billion in 2024, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. said on Thursday.
Growth was driven largely by the rapid expansion of online and electronic gaming, which more than compensated for a broad-based decline in brick-and-mortar casino revenues.
Electronic and online segments—including E-Bingo, E-Games, bingo grantees, and both onsite and offsite poker—generated P201.12 billion, a 30.04 percent surge from P154.66 billion the previous year. This segment alone accounted for 50.77 percent of total industry GGR, overtaking licensed casinos as the largest contributor.
The shift highlights a structural change in consumer behavior, with players increasingly favoring digital platforms for their accessibility, convenience, and wider range of offerings.
In contrast, licensed casinos saw revenues fall 9.58 percent to P182.50 billion from P201.84 billion, reflecting softer foot traffic and intensifying competition from online alternatives. State-run casinos recorded an even sharper decline, with revenues dropping 20.95 percent year-on-year to P12.52 billion.
Despite a temporary disruption in the third quarter—caused by the de-linking of e-wallets that affected payment channels—online gaming maintained strong momentum. Regulatory adjustments aimed at improving transaction traceability and strengthening consumer protection ultimately helped reinforce trust in digital platforms.
