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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2024

    Controversy surrounding POGO regulation and shutdown

    PAGCOR's regulation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators became controversial amid concerns about illegal gambling, criminal activity, money laundering, trafficking, and public safety. The national government subsequently banned POGOs and ordered their operations to cease by the end of 2024.

  2. 2023

    Criticism of corporate logo redesign

    The new PAGCOR logo attracted online criticism, including comparisons with the branding of the unrelated Petron Corporation. The dispute concerned visual identity rather than the interruption of PAGCOR's gaming operations.