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# Licence fees: What do the licences cost?

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Key section parameters

| Jurisdiction | Philippines (PH) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | PAGCOR |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |

Summary answer

PAGCOR cut E-Games licence fee rates from a punitive 50-55% of GGR to 30% effective 1 January 2025 to encourage formalisation. Licence fees from eGames operators reached PHP 69 billion in the first seven months of 2025. Application and capitalisation requirements are significant but not extreme by r…

## Full section analysis

PAGCOR cut E-Games licence fee rates from a punitive 50-55% of GGR to 30% effective 1 January 2025 to encourage formalisation. Licence fees from eGames operators reached PHP 69 billion in the first seven months of 2025. Application and capitalisation requirements are significant but not extreme by regional standards.