The EO, entitled “Strengthening the Fight against Illegal Gambling and Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Authority of Concerned Agencies in the Regulation and Licensing of Gambling and Online Gaming Facilities, and for Other Purposes”, allowed the operations of the POGOs outside of the export processing zones (PEZA, etc). The crackdown follows recent efforts to curb the spread of gambling promotions across platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. The people in question are under scrutiny, allegedly earning 50-60% of revenues from illegal gambling sites. The CICC warns that those who continue to promote illegal gambling platforms may face charges under laws covering illegal gambling, tax evasion, and data privacy violations. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has recommended that the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) file charges against social media personality Jam Magno for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling sites. Authorities emphasized that charges, if filed, may fall under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, the Revised Penal Code’s provisions on estafa, and the law prescribing stricter penalties for illegal gambling. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="407658,407657"] Digital Pinoys said it is turning over new software to the CICC that will make identifying illegal gambling links easier across social media platforms. Read more in our articles including "Total Ban on POGO/IGL: What you need to know" and "DICT begins crackdown on illegal gambling promotions, influencers under fire".
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May 8, 2026The EO, entitled “Strengthening the Fight against Illegal Gambling and Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Authority of Concerned Agencies in the Regulation and Licensing of Gambling and Online Gaming Facilities, and for Other Purposes”, allowed the operations of the POGOs outside of the export processing zones (PEZA, etc). The crackdown follows recent efforts to curb the spread of gambling promotions across platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
The people in question are under scrutiny, allegedly earning 50-60% of revenues from illegal gambling sites. The CICC warns that those who continue to promote illegal gambling platforms may face charges under laws covering illegal gambling, tax evasion, and data privacy violations. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has recommended that the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) file charges against social media personality Jam Magno for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling sites.
Our coverage of illegal gambling crackdown includes: "Total Ban on POGO/IGL: What you need to know"; "DICT begins crackdown on illegal gambling promotions, influencers under fire"; "CICC recos filing of illegal online gambling cases against Jam Magno, 9 other influencers". Each article provides unique insights and information.