Asia , Regulation
September 15, 2024

PAGCOR Chairman Confirms No Plans to Reintroduce e-Sabong

PAGCOR Chairman

PAGCOR Chairman Tengco Rules Out Return of Regulated e-Sabong Amid Social and Legal Concerns PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco has unequivocally stated that there are no plans to reintroduce regulated e-sabong (online cockfighting) in the Philippines. Amid discussions on potential revenue sources following the ban on offshore gaming operators, Tengco emphasized that e-sabong is not on […]

Legislation
August 26, 2024

Philippine Budget Secretary Rejects E-Sabong Regulation

Philippine Budget Secretary Rejects E-Sabong Regulation Amid Focus on Economic Efficiency In a significant policy statement, Philippine Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has firmly dismissed the proposal to reintroduce and regulate e-sabong (online cockfighting) as a means to offset lost revenues from the ban on offshore gaming operators. This decision underscores the government’s commitment to fiscal […]