#pagcor crackdown

Online gambling in the Philippines is regulated by the government agency PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation). PAGCOR was created in 1976 and has a monopoly on most gambling operations. In the 2000s, it began allowing online games: for example, in 2002 PAGCOR partnered with PhilWeb for Internet sports betting. Today, only PAGCOR-licensed online gambling sites may legally operate in the Philippines. PAGCOR even launched a public website called “PAGCOR Guarantee,” which lists all approved online gaming platforms. Many well-known celebrities were not included because they were advertising PAGCOR-licensed platforms. PAGCOR itself reminds everyone that it only supports “legitimate online gaming operations”. Thus, famous personalities who advertise PAGCOR-approved sites are generally not subject to criminal charges. Read more in our articles including "The real reason why some influencers were excluded from the CICC online-gambling case" and "Pasig Mega Market gets Starlink internet for cashless payments".