Which Philippines casinos does this guide cover?
The Philippines guide covers four casino resorts run by three companies. Three are in Entertainment City, the casino district on Manila Bay in Parañaque: City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila and Solaire Resort3. The fourth, Solaire Resort North, is in Quezon City4. Other Metro Manila casinos exist but are outside this guide.
| Resort | Operator | Location | Opened | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dreams Manila | Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation3 | Parañaque | Soft opening 14 December 20143 | City of Dreams Manila |
| Okada Manila | Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment, Inc.5 | Parañaque | 30 December 20165 | Okada Manila |
| Solaire Resort Entertainment City | Bloomberry Resorts Corporation6 | Parañaque | 16 March 20137 | Solaire Entertainment City |
| Solaire Resort North | Bloomberry Resorts Corporation6 | Quezon City | 25 May 20247 | Solaire Resort North |
Opening dates come from Wikipedia and are low confidence.
How old do you have to be to gamble in the Philippines?
You must be 211 to gamble in the Philippines. PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, ends its responsible gaming page with a line saying gambling is for people aged 21 and above only. Genting Highlands uses the same threshold: 21 and over8. See the Genting guide for the Malaysian side.
Do Malaysians need a visa for the Philippines?
Probably not for tourism, but this is only partly confirmed. A snippet of a Malaysian foreign-ministry page says Malaysian passport holders visiting for tourism do not need a visa2. We could not read the page, and the permitted stay is cut off in the snippet. A separate Bureau of Immigration snippet gives 30 days9 as the initial stay for E.O. 408 nationals in general. The government also runs the eTravel registration platform10 for arriving and departing passengers. Check all three with the Philippine embassy before you book.
What have the resorts reported recently?
The operators publish results on different bases and different quarters, so the table below is not a ranking. Hold and win rates are the share of chips or coins staked that the casino kept. They are not the house edge on a single bet.
| Resort | Latest figure we read | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dreams Manila | US$105.5 million operating revenue11 | Q1 2026 | Melco, Form 6-K |
| Okada Manila | US$112 million gross gaming revenue12 | Q3 2026 | IAG headline |
| Solaire Entertainment City | P10.0 billion gross gaming revenue6 | Q1 2026 | Bloomberry |
| Solaire Resort North | P4.7 billion gross gaming revenue6 | Q1 2026 | Bloomberry |
Gross gaming revenue and operating revenue are different measures, and the currencies differ (pesos for Solaire, US dollars for the others). Bloomberry’s consolidated GGR fell 13% in Q1 2026, and the company blamed weak VIP and premium mass play, mainly at Entertainment City6.
What help exists if gambling gets out of hand?
PAGCOR runs a self-exclusion programme for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years, with the first 6 months irrevocable1. Orders apply at every site PAGCOR licenses or runs1. Applicants submit a form, a government-issued photo ID and two photos1. Whether a foreign passport is accepted is unconfirmed. PAGCOR’s assistance line is (02) 8248-95681 from within the Philippines. Malaysian support lines are on our responsible gambling page.
Which Philippine casino details are not published?
For Philippine casinos, minimum bets, dress code, opening hours, playing currency and accepted ID for foreign visitors are all unconfirmed.
- Minimum bets: unconfirmed13.
- Dress code: unconfirmed13.
- Opening hours: unconfirmed13.
- Playing currency: unconfirmed1.
- Accepted ID for foreign visitors: unconfirmed1. Bring your passport.
We have not visited any of these resorts. Flights, transfers and hotel costs from Malaysia are not covered. For a nearer comparison, read the Singapore casino rules and the Macau casino guide.