The surge in online gaming where bets can be placed through mobile phone apps means that “there is now a casino in every Filipino’s pocket,” Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero Escudero made the remark as he called on the...
The popularity of online gaming and casinos has surged significantly, with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) reporting a near doubling of revenue from electronic games of chance over the past year. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said on Monday,...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, September 21 expressed hope the Senate would be amenable to a longer phaseout period for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Ejercito, one of the senators who signed the committee report on the Senate measure that seeks to...