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Philippines Considers Total Ban on Online Gambling

7/21/2025

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The Philippine government is considering a total ban on online gambling amid increasing gambling addiction cases.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) is still in effect, while other online gaming forms are being assessed.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is preparing for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for July 28.

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The Philippine government is considering a total ban on online gambling amid increasing gambling addiction cases.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) is still in effect, while other online gaming forms are being assessed.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is preparing for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for July 28.