It aims to promote ‘responsible promotions’, while reducing exposure for gambling content. The announcement follows recent statements from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in support of stricter regulations for online gambling. It also aligns with the stance of Fintech Alliance Philippines, a group that includes GCash, which has expressed support for measures to address risks related to gambling. 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). Read more in our articles including "GCash limiting online gambling content with stricter ad rules" and "Total Ban on POGO/IGL: What you need to know".
It aims to promote ‘responsible promotions’, while reducing exposure for gambling content. The announcement follows recent statements from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in support of stricter regulations for online gambling.
It also aligns with the stance of Fintech Alliance Philippines, a group that includes GCash, which has expressed support for measures to address risks related to gambling. 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).
Our coverage of onlne gambling includes: "GCash limiting online gambling content with stricter ad rules"; "Total Ban on POGO/IGL: What you need to know"; "Pasig Mega Market gets Starlink internet for cashless payments". Each article provides unique insights and information.