Memorandum on Deferment of Period for the Implementation of the Imposition of Minimum Guaranteed Fee
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
PAGCOR BAGONG PILIPINAS
I-GAMING LICENSING AND REGULATION GROUP
Electronic Gaming Licensing Department
MEMORANDUM March 30,2026
TO ALL GAMING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS
FROM THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
SUBJECT DEFERMENT OF PERIOD FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE IMPOSITION OF MINIMUM GUARANTEED FEE
In consideration of the current economic crisis, please be informed that the PAGCOR's Board of Directors, in its meeting held on March 26, 2026, approved the deferment on the imposition of Minimum Guaranteed Fee (MGF) to Gaming System Administrators (GSA) for a period of two (2) months or until June 01, 2026.
Correspondingly, below is the amended schedule for the imposition of MGF:
1st Tranche (June 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026)
GSAswithElectronic Category Casino Minimum Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) per PhP30,000,000.00 month PhP9,000,000.00 MGF
Games Games GsAs without Electronic Casino PhP15,000,000.00 PhP3,000.000.00
Games GSAs without Electronic Casino GSAs with Electronic Games 2nd Tranche (January 01, 2027 onwards) Category Casino Minimum GGR per PhP20,000,000.00 PhP35,000,000.00 month PhP10,500,000.00 PhP4,000,000.00 MGF
Moreover, prior to the expiration of the 2-month deferment period, the Electronic Gaming Licensing Department shall conduct a comprehensive evaluation of prevailing industry conditions to determine whether to proceed with, further adjust, or lift the
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deferment of the MGF implementation, consistent with the objectives of long-term sector sustainability
This shall also serve as reply to all requests for extension received in connection with the implementation of MGF
For your information, guidance and strict compliance
Thank you.
JESSAARIZ R. FERNANDEZ
CC: AVP, CMED-EG OCCEO AVP,AD
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