{"id":15851,"date":"2026-04-16T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=15851"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:07:12","slug":"manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance\/","title":{"rendered":"Manila bets $1B against global gaming shift, targets hybrid dominance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Philippines is escalating its position in the global gaming landscape with the transformation of <strong>LaVie Resort &amp; Casino Manila<\/strong>, a <strong>US$1 billion<\/strong> project targeting completion by the end of 2026 under the supervision of PAGCOR, led by Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco. The investment comes at a time when global gaming growth is shifting toward online platforms, while Manila doubles down on land-based expansion with a differentiated strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The asset is controlled by International Entertainment Corp (IEC), headed by Ho Wong Meng, with operational execution led by Aurelio Tablante Jr. The project has already expanded capacity to <strong>116 gaming tables<\/strong> and <strong>664 electronic gaming machines<\/strong>, within a planned <strong>250,000 sqm integrated resort<\/strong> featuring approximately <strong>800 five-star rooms<\/strong>, positioned outside the core Entertainment City cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance2.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance2-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance2-768x442.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategic dimension deepens with DigiPlus Interactive Corp moving to acquire a <strong>53.89% stake<\/strong> in IEC through a <strong>US$205 million<\/strong> investment. The move signals a clear shift toward integrating physical infrastructure with digital gaming ecosystems in a market where both segments increasingly compete for the same user base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market data underscores the tension. The Philippine gaming industry generated <strong>Php372.3 billion (\u2248US$6.5 billion) in GGR in 2024<\/strong>, with <strong>licensed casinos contributing Php201.8 billion (\u2248US$3.5 billion)<\/strong>. However, by 2025, <strong>over 50% of PAGCOR\u2019s revenues<\/strong> were driven by electronic and online gaming, highlighting the structural shift toward digital channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance3.png 935w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/manila-bets-1b-against-global-gaming-shift-targets-hybrid-dominance3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulatory framework remains a cornerstone of the model. PAGCOR enforces revenue shares of <strong>15% on VIP tables<\/strong> and <strong>25% on mass tables and electronic machines<\/strong>, alongside strict technical standards, responsible gaming controls and phased licensing tied to investment commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, LaVie is not just a domestic expansion. The project positions Manila within a broader global race, where jurisdictions are either tightening restrictions or pivoting to digital-first models. By scaling land-based capacity while aligning with digital growth through corporate integration, the Philippines is advancing a hybrid model designed to capture both high-value international traffic and rapidly expanding regional online demand within a single ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Philippines is escalating its position in the global gaming landscape with the transformation of LaVie Resort &#038; Casino Manila, a US$1 billion project targeting completion by the end of 2026 under the supervision of PAGCOR, led by Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. 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