Philippine online gambling law and regulation, explained

Senate bills, PAGCOR circulars and BSP memoranda on online gaming, summarised in plain language with a timeline and links to every original document.

• The BSP e-wallet order of August 2025: what it did and didn't change — updated October 13, 2026
  Why GCash and Maya removed casino links, what the BSP actually ordered, what still works for deposits, and how the pending e-wallet ban bill differs.
• Is online casino legal in the Philippines? (2026 update) — updated October 13, 2026
  Yes — on PAGCOR-licensed sites, for players 21+ with KYC. What changed in 2025–2026: the POGO ban, the BSP e-wallet order, stricter PAGCOR rules, pending bills.
• PAGCOR's 2026 rules for online gaming, explained — updated October 13, 2026
  KYC before any deposit, the end of 'browse first' access, advertising limits and the possible full ad ban, plus the B2B accreditation that game providers now need.
• Senate online gambling bills tracker (20th Congress) — updated October 13, 2026
  Every pending bill to regulate or ban online gambling in the Philippines: what each would do, where it is in the process, and the latest hearing — kept current.