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PAGCOR confirms arrests in illegal online gambling raid

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has announced 12 people have been arrested as part of a clampdown on illegal online gambling in the country. Arrests were made by the National Capital Region Police Office and Anti-Cybercrime Group of the Philippine National Police. The arrests follow a raid in Parañaque City and support a…

Incidents ・ 19 February 2024

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2 PEOPLE CAUGHT OPERATING ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMING SITE

Twelve people suspected of involvement in illegal online gaming operations were arrested today, February 16, in an exclusive Parañaque City subdivision after a month-long surveillance, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the arrests were made by the National Capital…

Incidents ・ 16 February 2024

The Diplomat

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…

Incidents ・ 28 September 2022

World Casino News

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…

Law ・ 22 September 2022

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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…

Law ・ 22 September 2022

iGaming Business

Philippine senator introduces bill to ban all online gambling

The bill, titled the Anti-Online Gambling Act, is currently awaiting consideration by a legislative committee. In an explanatory note describing the bill, Villanueva emphasised the urgency of the bill, asking for it to be passed "immediately". "The consequences of gambling and online gambling are too severe to be ignored," read the note. "The cost…

Law ・ 20 September 2022

Gambling News

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…

Politics ・ 20 September 2022

GMA Network

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…

Politics ・ 19 September 2022

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Villanueva bill bans online gambling: 'Social cost of gambling is too high'

MANILA, Philippines - Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva is pushing for the immediate passage of his bill that would prohibit and penalize any form of online gambling activities in the country. Through Senate Bill No. 1281,Villanueva wants to outlaw any and all forms of online gambling, including betting and wagering conducted over the…

Politics ・ 19 September 2022

Manila Bulletin

Cayetano: Online sabong, gambling are the 'new pandemic'

Online cockfighting and gambling have been described by former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano as the "new pandemic" that requires immediate government action in order to save Filipino families from social, moral and economic degradation. Online cockfighting Cayetano made the call as he sought the rejection in Congress of applications for legislative…

Covid ・ 23 November 2021