In response to growing concerns over the adverse effects of iGaming, the Philippine Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, chaired by Senator Erwin Tulfo, will initiate a formal investigation into the industry. This probe aims to assess the consequences of online gambling and guide legislative decisions on several pending bills that propose tighter controls or …
A Filipino fugitive and casino junket operator has been arrested in Indonesia. He is accused of scamming over $67 million from clients in the Philippines. Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali have confirmed the arrest of a Philippine fugitive. Hector Aldwin Pantollana, 35, was arrested on November 9th when an automatic gate at immigration …
Philippine President Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr. has immediately ended the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) program. At a State of the Nation address earlier this year, Marcos made the announcement and received a standing ovation from his colleagues. Marcos said, “The grave abuse and disrespect to our system of laws must stop.” The POGO program …