Our Story
How ph599 Came to Be
If you've spent any time trying to use an international betting or casino platform as a Filipino, you probably know the friction well. The deposit goes in as dollars or euros, there's a conversion fee you didn't fully expect, the withdrawal takes several days, and customer support is somewhere in a timezone that's never awake when you need them. ph599 was built specifically to solve all of that.
We launched in 2019, initially focused on PBA and Philippine boxing markets — the sports Filipinos actually care about and follow closely. From the beginning, the platform was designed to accept GCash deposits, settle bets in pesos, and operate on Philippine time. Not an afterthought adaptation of a foreign platform, but something built from scratch with the Filipino bettor in mind.
Over the years, ph599 grew its library steadily — adding MMA betting around the rise of Filipino fighters on the global stage, online sabong to serve one of the country's most deeply rooted traditions, a full casino section with live dealer baccarat and roulette, poker tables running 24/7, and virtual sports for players who want action any time of day or night.
Today ph599 serves over half a million registered players across the Philippines, from Metro Manila to Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and everywhere in between. The core commitment hasn't changed since day one: keep it simple, keep it fair, and make sure Filipino players always feel at home on the platform.
Timeline
How ph599 Has Grown Over the Years
2019
ph599 Launches
Platform goes live with PBA betting and Philippine boxing as initial offerings. First GCash deposits processed on day one.
2020
Casino & Sabong Added
Full online casino section launches alongside the sabong module, streaming live derbies from licensed arenas. Player base crosses 50,000 registered accounts.
2021
MMA & Poker Expansion
MMA betting added timed with the growth of Filipino fighters in international promotions. Real-money poker tables open with Texas Hold'em and Omaha variants.
2022
Mobile Platform Overhaul
Complete mobile experience rebuild — faster load times, optimised live dealer streaming on Android and iOS, and tighter GCash/Maya withdrawal integration.
2023
Virtual Sports & 500K Players
Virtual Sports section launches with 24/7 simulated leagues and races. ph599 crosses 500,000 registered players across the Philippines.
2024–Present
Continued Growth
Platform enhancements, new game provider integrations, expanded responsible gaming tools, and ongoing focus on the Filipino player experience.
"Every Filipino player deserves a platform that feels like it was built for them — not adapted for them."
That's the principle ph599 was founded on, and it still guides every product and operational decision we make. From the minimum deposit amount to the payment methods we support, from the games we licence to the way our customer support communicates — it all comes back to that same starting point.
BGC — the future of Filipino gaming, accessible to everyone on ph599
