{"id":7218,"date":"2024-05-28T00:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T00:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/28\/philippines-senator-proposes-ban-on-online-gambling-again\/"},"modified":"2024-05-28T00:06:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T00:06:00","slug":"philippines-senator-proposes-ban-on-online-gambling-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/28\/philippines-senator-proposes-ban-on-online-gambling-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines Senator Proposes Ban on Online Gambling (Again)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The Philippines is once again considering a ban on online gambling. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has introduced legislation to end Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to increasing criminal activity associated with the industry. This sentiment is not something new and considerations for a ban <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/philippines-considers-eliminating-philippine-offshore-gaming-operators-pogos-despite-revenue-concerns\/\">have been around for a long time<\/a>, despite the benefits of for example providing ample jobs in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Bill No. 2689, introduced on May 21, aims to outlaw offshore gaming operations. Gatchalian noted that while POGOs have generated revenue and jobs, they have also led to a surge in crimes, raising concerns about their overall impact.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe main goal is to outlaw and prohibit offshore gaming operations in the country. While the POGO industry has brought in revenue and jobs, the country has grappled with a surge in POGO-related crimes, raising concerns about the overall impact on the industry,\u201d<\/em> said Gatchalian last Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed bill seeks to rescind the offshore gambling taxability authorized by Republic Act 11590, enacted in 2021 by former President Rodrigo Duterte. Gatchalian highlighted several incidents of online fraud and human trafficking linked to POGO providers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/oversight-body-in-clark-philippines-cracks-down-on-illegal-offshore-gaming-activities\/\">Last May<\/a>, police raided Clark Freeport Zone, rescuing about 1,000 foreigners and 100 Filipinos. Another <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/massive-raid-frees-731-workers-from-controversial-philippines-operation\/\">raid in Las Pi\u00f1as<\/a> uncovered around 2,700 suspected human trafficking victims. 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Beyond the financial impact, the rise in human trafficking and online scams linked to POGOs is a moral failing we must address,\u201d<\/em> added Gatchalian.<\/p>\n<p>Senate President Francis Escudero also proposed a wider ban on all forms of gambling, stating, \u201cI prefer to ban everything to get rid of gambling in the Philippines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the Philippines Gaming Authority, PAGCOR, had already <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/pagcor-implements-new-regulatory-framework-to-combat-offshore-gambling\/\">established a framework<\/a> to tackle illegal gaming operations from the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/philippines-senator-proposes-ban-on-online-gambling\/\">Philippines Senator Proposes Ban on Online Gambling (Again)<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Philippines is once again considering a ban on online gambling. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has introduced legislation to end Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to increasing criminal activity associated with the industry. 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