TLDR PAGCOR delayed its new minimum guaranteed fee system for online gaming operators by two months, from April 1 to June 1, 2026 The regulator cited the current economic crisis in the Philippines as the reason for the deferment Gaming system administrators with electronic casino games will face a monthly minimum fee of PHP9 million (about $149,000) The second tranche of fees has also been pushed back from October 2026 to January 2027 There are currently 65 accredited gaming system administrators listed on PAGCOR’s regulatory website
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp has postponed the launch of its new minimum guaranteed fee system for online gaming operators by two months. The fees were originally set to begin on April 1 but will now take effect on June 1, 2026.
PAGCOR said the delay was approved by its board on March 26. The decision was outlined in a memo released on Monday.
The regulator pointed to what it described as the current economic crisis in the Philippines as the reason for the deferment. The country has reportedly been rolling out energy-saving measures, including a four-day workweek for some state employees.
The new fee structure applies to gaming system administrators, which operate within the country’s electronic gaming framework. All types of gaming system administrators are affected by the revised timeline.
What the New Fee Schedule Looks Like
Under the updated plan, the first tranche of minimum guaranteed fees will run from June 1 to December 31, 2026. That replaces the original window of April 1 to September 30.
For gaming system administrators that offer electronic casino games, the monthly minimum guaranteed fee will be PHP9 million. That works out to roughly $149,000. The fee applies when gross gaming revenue hits at least PHP30 million for the month.
Operators without