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On March 26, 2026, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Board of Directors approved amendments to the Regulatory Framework for the Accreditation of Gaming Affiliates and Support Service Providers (Revision No. 1). The amendments clarify and expand definitions of key entities within the gaming ecosystem. Game Aggregators (GA) are redefined as entities connecting electronic and online gaming with game content providers, enabling Gaming System Administrators (GSA) to offer varied games by integrating multiple electronic gaming systems and providing services including game integration, payments, and technical support. The framework now explicitly requires foreign-based B2B providers and their local counterparts to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines). Foreign-based Gaming Affiliates seeking to operate in the Philippines without direct PAGCOR accreditation must appoint an accredited local Gaming Affiliate as an exclusive distributor or reseller with full responsibility for products and services. The amendments introduce a maximum of five distributorships per accredited GA or Game Content Provider (GCP) for foreign-based entities of the same category. Significantly, Gaming System Administrators are prohibited from acting as distributors or resellers of foreign-based GA or GCP entities. Additionally, PAGCOR extended the transition period for submission of accreditation applications by contracted B2B providers from March 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026. Existing GSAs must declare and seek approval for existing distributorship agreements by June 1, 2026; undeclared agreements will be deemed void. The amendments take effect five days after publication on PAGCOR's regulatory website. REFERENCES: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. Memorandum: Amendments to the Transition Guidelines and Regulatory Framework. March 26, 2026. Available at: www.pagcor.ph