Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian has told reporters that the city council has passed three local ordinances prohibiting all forms of gambling in the city, including Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). In addition to new POGO licenses operating in Valenzuela, Mayor Gatchalian said he ordered the suspension of new applications for the Small-Town Lottery, online … Read more
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has told Philippine government officials that China is ready to fully cooperate with the Philippines to combat illegal online gambling activities. According to the Criminal Code of the Republic of China, gambling is punishable by up to four years of imprisonment. However, this doesn’t seem to stop Chinese citizens from gambling … Read more
In Pasay City, the chief of Police and 26 other Philippine National Police (PNP) officers have been removed from duty concerning the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) raid in late October 2023. According to a PNP spokesman, Police Director Colone Froilan Uy, Substation Commander Captain Criz Antonio Cataluña, and 25 other officers could face possible … Read more
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is looking to upgrade their Casino Filipino locations with new slot machines and upgraded tables for table games in hopes of casino revenue returning to pre-pandemic levels. After numerous calls for PAGCOR to sell their domestic casinos to privatize the industry and assume the sole role of regulation, PAGCOR CEO … Read more
Online casino gambling in the Philippines can sometimes be hard to navigate, given the growing number of unlicensed online sites looking to cash in on unexpected Filipino gamblers. This Halloween, we are exposing the tricks and informing our readers why they should only play licensed sites regulated by trusted gaming commissions. To help our readers … Read more
In a significant development for both avid gamers and the Philippine gambling industry, legal online casinos in the Philippines have gained immense popularity as the go-to destinations for playing online slots for real money. The archipelago nation has long been recognized for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, and now it’s also emerging as a … Read more
The 48th Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season will continue, with the Philippine Cup set to start on November 5, 2023. The Philippine Cup does not allow teams to hire foreign players and is considered the most prestigious of the three yearly tournaments. Last year, San Miguel defeated TNT to win the tournament. Betting on the … Read more
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PSCO) has stated that they are using confidential funds to fight illegal gambling within the country. PSCO Assistant General Manager Lauro Patiag told the House of Appropriations Committee that the agency has received about P100 million in confidential funds and has already used nearly P25 million of the received amount. PCSO … Read more
It’s that time of year when sports take center stage, and many bettors start to migrate towards online sports betting sites instead of the classic online casinos we have all grown to love. This year is different in that popular online casinos have started to incorporate casino games with a sports twist. Below, we will look at … Read more
The Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGO) sector of the gambling industry has faced intense scrutiny over the past few years, with select Senators and business owners calling for an expulsion of the program. With links to major crimes, including kidnapping, trafficking, homicide, and enslavement, the calls to rid the program from the country have intensified. … Read more