It’s March Madness, baby, and anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock has already put in their bracket for this year’s event. Betting on basketball is incredibly popular in the Philippines, whether it is PBA, NBA, or college basketball betting. We see so many crossover bettors because the odds are plentiful for American sports, which essentially …
In an unprecedented step to protect Pasig City residents, mayor Vico Sotto has passed ordinance 55 to ban all forms of domestic online gambling. Mayor Sotto told media sources that Pasig City will no longer issue permits for online gambling ventures and that those with existing permits must leave the city if they wish to …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, well, not really, but it is time to place those Super Bowl 57 bets at legal online gambling sites available in the Philippines. The National Football league (NFL) is America’s top sport, and the Super Bowl is one of the most wagered-on sporting events in the world. The …
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has suggested that online e-sabong sites outside the country should be blocked from the public and that domestic e-sabong sites should be listed in the Anti-illegal gambling law. The Philippine News Agency has reported that the PNP’s view on e-sabong was presented in a news conference last week where General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. …
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the online cockfighting ban put in place by previous President Rodrigo Duterte. For a brief time during the Covid 19 lockdown, e-sabong betting in the Philippines was legalized to keep people away from the popular cockpits. President Duterte allowed the online activity, but after a swarm of bad publicity tied to …
Betting on football games is popular all year round, but there is something special about betting on NFL Christmas day games. Whether it’s the family gathered around the TV or the smell of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, winning extra holiday money from betting on sports adds to the season. Each year the NFL has …
A recent report from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) indicates that gambling revenue continues to rise after a sharp decline due to COVID-19 and traveling restrictions. According to the reports, the Philippines is on track to record gross revenue numbers higher than before the pandemic, and some experts think it could hit $10 billion in …
Gambling with Bitcoin has become a global phenomenon, and the Philippines is helping lead the charge as cryptocurrency continues to grow. While Bitcoin is a gamble, betting on sports, casino games, and poker with BTC has become easier than ever, with many online gambling entities now accepting the popular digital currency. In addition to accepting popular …
A group of Philippine businesses has joined together to ask the government to suspend Philippine Offshore Gambling Operator (POGO) licenses indefinitely due to concerns about growing tensions with China. The Foundation of Economic Freedom (FEF), the Makati Business Club (MBC), and the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) have joined forces to oppose the offshore …
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian told PH Senate President Juan Miguel that China had placed the Philippines on its overseas gambling blacklist. The move to blacklist the Philippines will put travel restrictions on destinations Chinese nationals can visit for gambling-related activities. The information was passed along to the Senate President on October 10th via a courtesy …