Asia , Legal
October 31, 2023

Philippine Senate Leader Presses for Immediate POGO Ban Following Concerning Raids

PAGCOR

The Philippines.- In light of recent events, Senate majority leader Joel Villanueva has pressed President Marcos Jr. to put an immediate halt to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This comes on the heels of a police operation in Pasay City, where an unlicensed gaming facility was discovered to have potential ties to sex trafficking incidents. […]

Asia , Business , Legal , Regulation
April 14, 2023

PAGCOR cautions against illicit online gambling activities

PAGCOR has issued a warning in light of reports indicating the widespread proliferation of illegal online betting. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a public advisory cautioning against illegal gambling. In a statement, PAGCOR emphasized that engaging in unauthorized gambling is not only a criminal offense but also puts individuals at risk […]