The need for economic solutions have brought about a relent on key policy in the Philippines. News out of Manila indicates that Philippine high rollers will soon be allowed to place bets from home. Seeking Solutions The about-face in policy comes after the regional gaming regulator agreed to allow integrated resort IR casinos to offer iGaming in response to the ubiquitous heavy economic toll of Covid on the industry and the overall economy. Sagging Market Performance Gaming regulator data for the Philippines market indicates that Gross Gaming Revenues in the gaming sector fell 60% to 73 billion pesos ($1.5 billion) in January to September year-on-year.