#NTC illegal gambling sites

She attributed the drop to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) directive ordering payment platforms to remove icons and links that redirected users to online gambling sites. Since the removal of in-app gambling links, authorities noted that some players have shifted to unregulated sites. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it has already blocked 93% of the 13,399 illegal gambling sites reported since 2022. 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. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has submitted 15 social media personalities to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group for possible case build-up after observing their alleged continued promotion of unlicensed online gambling websites. 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. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered e-wallets to unlink their platforms to online gambling sites within 48 hours. Read more in our articles including "PAGCOR revenue drops nearly half after e-wallets cut gambling links" and "CICC recos filing of illegal online gambling cases against Jam Magno, 9 other influencers".