Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Friday, March 1 called for an inquiry into the prolfieration of advertisements of online gambling on different social media platforms in the country, saying this could be detrimental to social and mental health. Lapid said he will file a resolution seeking...
(Pixabay) Two measures aiming to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country have been approved by a House panel on Monday, Feb. 12. The Committee on Games and Amusements unanimously approved House Bill (HB) No. 5082 and House Resolution...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is looking to have more severe penalties, such as life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. "It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and basketball legends Robert Jaworski and Ramon Fernandez are among the Filipino sporting greats set to be feted in the 2023 Philippine Professional Sports Summit at the PICC in Pasay City on Saturday, Sept. 30. Games and Amusement...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Richard Santos Clarin as the new chairman of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB). Malacañang announced this on Thursday, Dec. 29, with Clarin, a litigation and corporate lawyer, replacing Baham Mitra for the top post in the government’s...
The Games and Amusements Board will continue to implement guidelines that only allows the staging of bubble competitions and training in areas under Alert Level 3. GAB made this announcement after Metro Manila and nearby provinces were placed under stricter measures following a significant rise in...
The latest endeavor of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and the newest basketball league to be launched in the country are up for discussion in the online session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum this Tuesday (Sept. 28). GAB Chairman Abraham ‘Baham’ Mitra is going to...
Photo from PBA The Games and Amusements Board blacklisted a member of the San Miguel Beermen’s PBA 3x3 team Friday, Sept. 24 for failing to appear in an online meeting held to explain his side over his alleged involvement in game-fixing. GAB chairman Baham Mitra said Daniel de Guzman, who was...
Photo by Ali Vicoy Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra said pool legend Efren “Bata” Reyes may face sanctions after he was caught red-handed for an alleged violation of health protocols at a billiards place in San Pedro, Laguna. "He's a GAB-licensee and we'll call him to shed light...
The Games and Amusements Board has given embattled Philippines Football League side Global FC 10 days to explain its failure to settle the unpaid wages of players and staff. The Philippine News Agency reported that Global is facing the prospect of having its license revoked if it fails to respond...
