Online cockfighting, or e-sabong, continues to operate illegally on unregulated gambling platforms despite a nationwide ban, according to a new study from Filipino-focused sociocultural research firm The Fourth Wall. The report, which examined key operational areas of regulated and unregulated...
The national government has intensified its total crackdown against illegal online gambling but appeals for a strict regulation instead of a total ban are increasing as one agency warned that it could push even the licensed platforms to go underground. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating...
Local think tank The Fourth Wall revealed that its recent study suggests that better regulations—not an outright ban—of the online gambling sector are needed to create a safer playing environment and prevent the proliferation of unregulated gambling platforms. The latest study by the...
Noting the alarming number of young children that are now exposed to online gambling, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged the government to also ban Philippine inland gaming operator (PIGO) licenses or that are commonly known to be local e-gambling businesses. ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has warned the public about the emergence of unlicensed offshore gaming in the country that has the potential to jeopardize one's personal and financial information. In a statement, the government's gaming regulator and operator announced the...
Globe Telecom is throwing its support behind the most engaging and current defending world champion for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team in Philippine esports – another step towards bolstering its commitment to elevate competitive online gaming in the country and bring Filipino gamers to the...
Tech entrepreneurs (techpreneurs) of Filipino heritage made waves in the Silicon Slopes Summit held on October 14 to 15, 2021, in Utah. Philippines-based cofounder of Yield Guild Games Gabby Dizon presents the business model in gaming “Play to Earn,” which allows players to convert their time...
State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects its online gaming revenues will drop by almost half as income of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) and their service providers plummeted amid the pandemic. Jose Tria, Pagcor assistant vice president for offshore gaming...
