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Philippines Moves to Tighten Online Gambling Regulations

7/6/2025

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The Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR is set to crack down on online gambling, following new laws from Congress. Stricter regulations are on the horizon, with Senator Gatchalian pushing for tighter controls on e-wallet transactions and Senator Zubiri introducing the "Anti-Online Gambling Act" to target all digital betting platforms. The future of online gambling hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

The Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR is set to crack down on online gambling, following new laws from Congress. Stricter regulations are on the horizon, with Senator Gatchalian pushing for tighter controls on e-wallet transactions and Senator Zubiri introducing the "Anti-Online Gambling Act" to target all digital betting platforms. The future of online gambling hangs in the balance.