By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Asia Gaming Brief reported that PAGCOR’s first-half 2026 revenue fell 26.6% to $704m. Collections from electronic gaming and bingo licensees decreased nearly 42%, while chairman Alejandro Tengco cited weaker consumer spending and Middle East tensions.
Lower electronic gaming and bingo collections reduced PAGCOR’s overall revenue.
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