The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has posted a 5.9 per cent increase in revenue to Php84.09 billion (approx. €1.25 billion) for the first nine months of 2025.

Gaming operations accounted for the majority of the total at Php75.93 billion, while other related services and income contributed Php8.16 billion.

“Our financial performance is a clear reflection of PAGCOR’s renewed focus on governance, digital transformation, as well as sustainable and responsible gaming,” PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H Tengco said.

The strong revenue growth enabled PAGCOR to generate net income of Php14.32 billion in 9M 2025, a 49 per cent increase from the Php9.63 billion generated last year.

The agency’s total contributions to nation-building (CNB) rose by 11 per cent to Php54.26 billion.

Out of the total CNB, two-thirds (Php36.06 billion) went to the National Government as mandated by Presidential Decree 1869. T

This share represents 50 per cent of PAGCOR’s gaming revenues less the 5 per cent franchise tax, and covers allocations for the Dangerous Drugs Board and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

PAGCOR also paid Php3.79 billion in franchise taxes and Php609.87 million in corporate income taxes to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Another Php11 billion was allocated for socio-civic projects, including remittances to the President’s Social Fund.

The Philippine Sports Commission received its mandated 5 per cent share worth Php1.80 billion, an 8.7 per cent increase year-on-year, while athletes and coaches who won in international sports competitions received Php26.54 million under the Sports Incentives and Benefits Act.

Other mandated PAGCOR beneficiaries include the Board of Claims, which received Php142.42 million, and the Renewable Energy Trust Fund, which received Php201.47 million.

Cities hosting Casino Filipino branches also received a total of Php508.20 million in revenue share.

Tengco said PAGCOR remains committed to aligning its growth with public service goals.

“Every peso that PAGCOR earns goes back to the people through classrooms, health facilities, disaster response programs, and other community projects,” he said. “Our focus is to sustain this momentum while ensuring that the gaming industry continues to operate responsibly and contribute to national development.”