Question: the official website of the philippine amusement and

title: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
text: The firm operates its own casinos and several VIP slot clubs in major cities across the country . It also oversees and regulates privately owned casinos , more than 180 bingo parlors , as well as e-games cafes across the country . The company employs more than 11,000 workers . In June 2007 , PAGCOR gained from a piece of legislation , Republic Act 9487 , which granted the state - run gaming firm , then under the leadership of Chairman Genuino , another 25 years to regulate and operate games of chance , to issue licenses , and to enter into joint venture , management , or investment agreements with private entities for the Entertainment City in the Manila Bay area , Parañaque , and in Newport City , Pasay , in particular . Chairman Genuino successfully attracted investors to the project to put up Las Vegas - style integrated resorts . Two integrated resorts opened in 1 November 2014 . a