PAGCOR regulates online casinos that operate within the country but caters to foreign customers, termed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Local government units have their own set of regulations and may issue licenses for e-games cafes within their territories.

PAGCOR generally regulates gaming activities in the Philippines and issues the license to operate a gaming activity. Thus, the legal/regulatory framework governing gambling primarily consists of rules and regulations promulgated by PAGCOR.