For months, there was a sense that online gambling in the Philippines had exploded beyond control, with estimates throwing around figures of 30 million users or more. But when regulators finally clarified the numbers, the reality turned out to be far more grounded and far more complicated. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently …
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 …