PAGCOR Pushes Back E-Gaming Supplier License Deadline to September 30
In a recent development, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) has announced an extension for the accreditation process of online gaming B2B suppliers. The new deadline is now set for September 30, providing affected companies additional time to meet regulatory requirements. Companies that fail to comply by this date will face the decommissioning of their systems starting October 1, 2026.
Philippines Delays Transition for Online Gaming Suppliers
Previously, the deadline was July 31. However, in a memo issued in late July, Pagcor’s Electronic Gaming Licensing Department announced a revised schedule. This extension applies to business-to-business service providers working with licensed online Gaming System Administrators (GSAs) in the Philippines. GSAs are operators licensed by Pagcor that manage online gaming platforms.
Under the updated framework, suppliers are required to obtain fresh accreditation rather than relying on their previous status. The two-month extension aims to give companies more time to fulfill the regulator’s strict requirements.
Updated Compliance and Licensing Procedures
To secure accreditation, applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee along with comprehensive documentary requirements. A probity check, which assesses their background and suitability for operating within a regulated environment should be in the details. Pagcor also mandates an ocular inspection of the applicant’s facilities, as well as actual testing of the electronic gaming systems and online platforms. Additionally, providers are required to post a performance cash deposit as part of the accreditation process.
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Eligible Entities and Categories
According to a compliance advisory from Manila-based legal and consulting firm Arden Consult, only corporations registered with the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission are eligible to apply. The advisory outlines several categories of service providers affected by the new rules.
These include gaming affiliates such as game-content aggregators and providers. Arden Consult explained that developers or studios supplying electronic game software, live game streams, or per-game offerings must obtain separate accreditation for each content category.
Support service providers are also encompassed under the new regulations. These include entities involved in payment processing, marketing and promotion, customer support, know-your-customer (KYC) and membership systems, as well as independent gaming testing laboratories.
