Watch: DFNN Executive Chairman maps the future of Gaming
An exclusive SiGMA TV interview with Ramon C. Garcia Jr., Executive Chairman of DFNN Inc, detailed the Philippines’ gaming evolution at the recent SiGMA Asia 2025, emphasising regulatory collaboration and demographic opportunities. As a pioneer licensed by PAGCOR, DFNN bridges land-based and digital gaming while advocating for policies that balance innovation with compliance.
Regulatory leadership in emerging markets
Garcia highlighted DFNN’s engagements with PAGCOR and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, noting PAGCOR’s revenue surge to 112 billion pesos ($2 billion) under revised tax frameworks. He cautioned against complacency as Thailand and Japan advance their regulatory models, stressing the need for adaptive policies to maintain competitiveness. “Lower taxes don’t equate to reduced government revenuestrategic frameworks drive sustainable growth,” he stated.
DFNN’s hybrid approach combines physical 바카라s with digital platforms, such as Competitive Gaming and GG League, addressing both consumer trust and regulatory demands. Garcia emphasised physical venues’ role in combating illegal online operators misusing PAGCOR branding: “A hybrid model reassures customers we’re not disappearing overnight.”
Global partnerships
The Philippines’ population, projected to grow by 30 million by 2050, presents a youth-driven market with a median age of 24. Garcia linked this demographic surge to economic forecasts that position the country alongside Russia’s GDP by 2075, contingent on STEM education reforms. He revealed ongoing negotiations for an EU-Philippines free trade pact, which could establish Manila as a hub for Spanish and Latin American firms reviving colonial-era ties.
Technology and regulatory diplomacy
Garcia urged regulators to adopt an “innovate first, regulate later” stance toward blockchain, AI, and quantum computing. He proposed that PAGCOR offer advisory services to emerging markets, such as East Timor, leveraging its experience in managing a market of 122 million people. DFNN’s GLI-33 certification and partnerships with over 70 operators underscore its commitment to providing scalable, compliant solutions.
Garcia’s blueprint, prioritising regulatory agility, demographic potential, and global collaboration positions the Philippines as a model for emerging gaming markets. Industry leaders can explore these insights further through SiGMA TV‘s coverage at our upcoming SiGMA Euro-Med in Malta (September 1C3, 2025).
