MANILA, Philippines – Inaasahan ng Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) na mag-aambag ang licensed casino sector at electronic games (e-games) ng P275 bilyon at P100 bilyon, respectively, sa kanilang gross gaming revenues (GGR) sa katapusan ng taon.
“We are projecting that by year-end, the licensed casino sector group, including those from the entertainment city, Clark, Cebu, and the Fiesta casinos in Rizal and Puerto Princesa will contribute as much as P257 billion to our GGR in 2024,” sinabi ni Pagcor Chairperson Alejandro Tengco.
Ang GGR ng PAGCOR ay nasa P89.23 bilyon sa ikalawang quarter, mas mataas ng 32.32 percent mula sa P67.43 bilyon noong nakaraang taon.
Tumaas ang kita sa e-games sector ng 525 percent sa P30.85 bilyon mula sa P4.93 bilyon noong nakaraang taon.
“The e-games sector growth is driven mainly by the rapid technological advances, the increasing availability and affordability of mobile gadgets and devices, and a fast-evolving consumer behavior that is more and more economic technology-driven,” ani Tengco.
Kumpiyansa naman si Tengco na patuloy pang lalago ang e-games sector.
“By year-end, we project that this sector will generate close to P100 billion pesos in GGR on its way to becoming the fastest-growing segment in Pagcor in the next few years,” dagdag pa niya.
Ang licensed casinos ay nakapagtala ng kitang P49.48 bilyon sa ikalawang quarter, na mas mababa sa P51.70 bilyon noong nakaraang taon at P49.68 bilyon na Nakita sa nagdaang quarter.
Samantala, bilang bahagi ng modernization efforts ay makatatanggap ang PAGCOR-operated casinos sa ilalim ng Casino Filipino brand ng 2,000 units ng bagong slot machines ngayong buwan.
Umorder ang ahensya ng kabuuang 3,341 na bagong slot machines na pareho sa ginagamit ng top integrated resort casinos sa bansa.
“With all these initiatives and preparations, we are confident that the Philippines through Pagcor will continue to remain at the forefront of the gaming industry innovations in the Asia-Pacific region,” ani Tengco.
“And while we remain as one of the most mature gaming destinations in Asia, we believe that there is still plenty of room for growth. And we intend to seize every opportunity that will come our way,” pagpapatuloy niya. RNT/JGC
