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CNMI proposal to legalize online gambling “another desperate attempt”: Ben Lee

According to recent reports, lawmakers in CNMI are pushing for a new revenue stream, looking to online gaming. This comes as the multi-billion-dollar Imperial Pacific International (IPI) casino-resort operator faces calls for dissolution, with investors and creditors coming calling. The operator currently holds a monopoly for casino gaming on the…
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UN Warns of Growing Money Laundering, Shadow Banking Risk from Mekong Casinos

Transnational criminal gangs are using Southeast Asia's booming and increasingly digital gambling industry as a shadow banking system to covertly move and launder ever more dirty money, United Nations officials have told VOA. Drawing on new research and analysis, including the latest intelligence from local law enforcement, the U.N. Office on Drugs…
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Pagcor to enter igaming sector with online casino launch

Due to go live in the first quarter of 2024, Casinofilipino.com will allow consumers across the Philippines to legally gamble online through Pagcor. Traditionally an operator of land-based casinos, Pagcor said it will aim to replicate the sights and sounds of its physical casinos on Casinofilipino.com. "This will bring several benefits and…
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Valenzuela bans Pogos, other forms of online gambling

MANILA, Philippines - Valenzuela City is the latest local government shutting its doors on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), whose contributions to the economy tend to be overshadowed by their increasing association with crime, particularly human trafficking involving Chinese nationals. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Mayor Wes…
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If you're looking for a trusted and reputable online casino, look no further than HappyLuke. Founded in 2014 and based in the Philippines, HappyLuke is licensed by Curacao and POGO and operates in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. As one of the most popular online casinos in Thailand, HappyLuke offers a wide selection of…
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Pasig bans Pogos, online gambling firms

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has approved a local ordinance banning all online and offshore gaming operations in his jurisdiction, pointing out that gambling "undermines the social, moral and economic growth" of the city. City Ordinance No. 55, authored by Councilor Simon Tantoco, prohibits the issuance of permits to companies conducting e-games,…
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Philippines shuts 214 illegal online gambling operations

Philippine officials say they have shut down at least 214 illegal Chinese offshore gambling operations and deported the first six of nearly 400 Chinese workers who have been detained under a renewed crackdown MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine officials say they have shut down at least 214 illegal Chinese offshore gambling operations and deported…
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PAGCOR insists spate of illegal online gambling arrests not linked to POGOs

Philippines gaming regulator PAGCOR has issued a statement in response to recent reports of illegal online gaming operations being shut down, insisting those involved are not linked to legitimate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This follows increased media scrutiny on the industry and calls from some Philippine politicians to shut the…
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Philippines shuts 214 illegal Chinese offshore gambling firms

The Philippine Justice Ministry confirmed it plans to discontinue operations of all illegal Chinese offshore gambling companies and has begun deporting the first of approximately 400 detained Chinese workers. Justice Ministry spokesperson Jose Dominic Clavano was cited by media as saying this "crackdown was triggered by reports of murder,…
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MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報Okada arrested in Manila, police shuts down illegal online gambling operations

Japanese gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada was arrested by police authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport earlier this week, months after his group launched a "violent" takeover of the $2-billion Okada Manila casino complex, Philippine press reported yesterday. The Philippine National Police arrested Okada at Naia Terminal 1 at 5:40 a.m. Monday…
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Philippines to Shut Down 175 Online Gambling Companies

The Philippines government has announced that it will shut down 175 Philippine offshore gambling operators (POGOs) and deport the thousands of Chinese nationals that work in the local online gambling industry. Closures and deportations to begin in October Since rules were relaxed in 2016, the Philippines has become a hub for online gambling…
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China Set to Ban Philippines Travel Over Gambling Crimes

China has issued a ban on tourism in the Philippines in response to the growth of illegal offshore gambling operations, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday. 40000 Chinese workers would be deported Operators from the Philippines have used loose regulations to bypass standards set in other countries and target China, where gambling is…
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Philippines included in China’s overseas gambling blacklist, Zubiri says

ONLINE GABMLING. File photo of PAGE 2019 (the Phil-Asian Gaming Expo) at SMX Convention Center in Pasay on July 12 to 14, 2019. Photo by Rappler (1st UPDATE) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian shared the information with him during a courtesy call on October 10 MANILA, Philippines - Senate President Juan Miguel…
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Philippines to shut 175 online casinos, deport 40,000 Chinese

The Philippines will shut 175 online casinos that are operating illegally and deport 40000 Chinese workers, a justice department official said. Licences of these online casinos, locally known as Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGO, have been cancelled by the gaming regulator, Department of Justice Spokesman Jose Dominic Clavano said in a…
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Philippines Readies Crackdown on Chinese Online Gambling Operations

The Philippines intends to shut down 175 online gambling firms and deport about 40000 Chinese nationals who are working for them, as pressure builds on the government to crack down on the shadowy online gaming sector. An official from the Ministry of Justice announced the plan on Monday, citing the ecosystem of criminal activities that has grown…
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Philippines Gambling Crackdown to Deport 40,000 Chinese

In the same week the UN warned of the brutality and criminality of Chinese-operated casinos in the Golden Triangle of Northeast Asia, the Philippines has moved to rid itself of hundreds of offshore gambling operators (POGOs). intially deporting about 3000 Chinese workers in October On Monday, Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Jose…
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Philippines to shut 175 offshore gambling firms, deport 40,000 Chinese workers

The Philippines will stop operations of 175 offshore gambling firms and deport about 40000 Chinese workers, a justice ministry official said on Monday, part of a crackdown on the notoriously opaque online gaming industry. The sector emerged in the Philippines in 2016 and grew exponentially, as operators capitalized on the country's liberal gaming…
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Legislation to ban online gambling filed in the Philippines

In the Philippines and a prominent politician has reportedly filed legislation that would look to rescind the nation's foreign-facing online gambling licensing program and make the delivery of iGaming services a crime punishable by up to six months in prison. According to a Monday report from the Manila Bulletin newspaper, Joel Villanueva serves as…
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Philippines online gambling at risk as senator calls for ban

Online gambling in the Philippines may be at risk after a leading senator introduced a bill on Monday seeking an outright ban following a rise in kidnappings and violent crime. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva's Bill 1281 would outlaw all forms of online gambling, with a jail term of up to six months and a fine of up to PHP500000, local media…
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The Philippines Prepares to Ax Online Gambling

Philippines senator Joel Villanueva introduced a new bill that would effectively ban all forms of online gambling in the country. The new Anti-Online Gambling Act aims to impose strict penalties on all individuals who use the internet for betting and wagering. Villanueva justified the loss of revenue with the rising social cost of gambling, drawing…
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iGaming crackdown ramps up in the Philippines

The gaming regulator for the Philippines has reportedly ordered a pair of locally-licensed iGaming firms to close after detaining 140 members of their staffs who were suspected of having been kidnapped and forced to work illegally. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the move from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation…
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Bill prohibiting online gambling filed in Senate │ GMA News Online

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a bill seeking to prohibit and penalize online gambling such as e-sabong and offshore gaming. In filing Senate Bill 1281 or the proposed Anti-Online Gambling Act, Villanueva said the consequences of gambling and online gambling are "too severe to be ignored" as its cost is no longer limited to the…
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'Asean members should address online gambling issues'

Sen. Maria Josefa Imelda "Imee" Marcos. File Photo SEN. Maria Imelda Josefa "Imee" Marcos said the Philippines and fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) members should address the law and order issues linked to offshore online gaming. The senator made the proposal amid the rising number of kidnapping and other crimes in the…
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Hann Casino Resort sees strong recovery, plans $1b more in investments

Hann, which was formerly known as the Widus Group, unveiled its plans to revamp the Widus Resort and for a new lifestyle brand, Hann Lux Lifestyle Resort, in 2020, with an initial investment of about P20 billion. The rebranded Hann Casino Resort reopened in December last year, and in March it rolled out the Philippines first Swissotel. The property…
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'Future of online gaming depends on Marcos admin'

ONLINE gaming or online gambling is still in limbo but revenue figures show that this should be looked at as a viable source of income, a ranking Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) official said on Tuesday. "These figures will probably be considered by the next administration [of President Ferdinand'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.] and looked at…
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The Philippines’ luxury casino outlook is rosy but online ops have a slow recovery ahead

Revenue from online operators in the Philippines is expected to drop by half in 2022 while the overall gaming sector is expected to double, according to various reports and comments by Philippine gaming and government officials. While those numbers are almost a juxtaposition of other markets they make sense here as PAGCOR, the country's licensing…
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Philippine Office Market Could Tank on New Gambling Tax

A new tax on online gambling operators in the Philippines could drive up the nation's already high office vacancy rate. The tax, signed into law last month by President Rodrigo Duterte, may prompt foreign gambling outfits and Chinese-owned companies in particular to move elsewhere, according to Hong Kong's South China Morning Post. Vacancy rates…
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Online gaming to push PAGCOR revenues to US$761 million in 2021: Andrea Domingo

Philippines gaming regulator PAGCOR is expecting to record income from gaming operations of around Php38 billion (US$761 million) in 2021, representing a 27% increase over 2020 thanks largely to contributions from its growing online gaming sectors. The estimate was put forward by PAGCOR chair Andrea Domingo during a television interview…
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‘Go Ahead and Gamble’ Philippine President Duterte Says

The historically anti-online gambling Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has done a startling about-face in his stance on the subject, with Bloomberg reporting that gaming stocks have risen following his announcement earlier this week. "Go ahead and gamble" was the proclamation issued from Duterte's office on July 7. Bloomberg took to Twitter…
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Philippine President now wants online casinos back in bid to raise funds

hilippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been against all gambling activities for several years has changed his views on the matter and wants online casinos to return in a bid to raise more funds for the cash-strapped government's pandemic response. In a televised speech on Wednesday, Duterte said Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III is…
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COVID-19 sees Philippines President Duterte change tune on online gambling

Once an ardent critic of all gambling activities, having quashed new casino developments in Boracay and Manila, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte now considers gambling a necessary source of funds to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Duterte outlined his views during a meeting with political party officials on Wednesday, with state-owned Philippine…
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Okada Manila Casino Resort Now Offers Online Gaming

With permission from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), Okada Manila Casino Resort can now offer online gaming to its patrons. On Monday, PAGCOR gives Okada Manila Casino Resort the green light to operate and offer online gaming to its customers. According to Universal Entertainment Corporation, "The system is scheduled to go into…
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The Philippines allows three domestic casino licences

Andrea Domingo, head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), has confirmed three integrated resorts (IRs) in Manila were allowed to start offering online service for table games and slots. The IRs in question are Solaire Resort and Casino, Resorts World Manila and Okada Manila, but it's unclear if they are able to offer digital games…
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PIGO joy for Manila pair

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New Bill to Tax Online Gambling Firms Passes in the Philippines

Philippine lawmakers found a solution to the country's financial problems in taxing online gambling firms. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, online gambling has become huge hit in the casino industry in many countries including the Philippines. On Monday, the country's lower congressional chamber voted on a bill calling for the…
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Chinese gamblers defying a ban at home are powering the Philippines' casino boom

Nearby, rows of Chinese nationals sit at desks chatting on cellphones with potential clients back in China.This is what a typical POGO -- or a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator -- looks like, according to descriptions provided to CNN by several gaming experts. Some are based in abandoned malls, while others are found in converted parking lots or…
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Pagcor boss affirms some Ent City casinos have PIGO permits

The head of the Philippine casino regulator has confirmed that three of Manila's Entertainment City gaming resorts are among venues approved to offer online gaming to domestic players via their premises using a new "PIGO", or Philippine Inland Gaming Operator, licence. They are: Solaire Resort and Casino, run by Bloomberry Resorts Corp; Okada…
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DFNN to offer online gambling to Philippine locals

Philippine electronic gaming operator DFNN has reportedly received the first online gambling license that will allow local residents - at least, those with deep pockets - to legally bet online. On Monday, Asia Gaming Brief broke the news that Philippine-listed DFNN was the first recipient of the new locals-focused online gambling licenses issued by…
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