{"id":7531,"date":"2024-07-12T05:28:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T05:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/philippines-bans-new-pogo-hubs-between-regulatory-enhancements\/"},"modified":"2024-07-12T05:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T05:28:26","slug":"philippines-bans-new-pogo-hubs-between-regulatory-enhancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/philippines-bans-new-pogo-hubs-between-regulatory-enhancements\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines Bans New POGO Hubs Between Regulatory Enhancements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>A major policy change has been announced by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor): the <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/philippines-considers-eliminating-philippine-offshore-gaming-operators-pogos-despite-revenue-concerns\/\">ban<\/a> on the establishment of new Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs. Alejandro Tengco, chairman and CEO of Pagcor, disclosed this on Wednesday during a Senate investigation into alleged illegal POGO activities.<\/p>\n<p>Last July, Pagcor introduced new regulations for POGOs, now officially termed \u201cInternet Gaming Licensees\u201d (IGLs). Tengco emphasized that Pagcor would strictly monitor the 43 remaining licensed POGO firms in the country. To ensure compliance, Pagcor will deploy \u201c24\/7 teams\u201d to oversee their operations. Tengco stated,<em> \u201cHopefully that can deter [illegal activities], and if we notice anything, we can immediately report it to the police,\u201d<\/em> as quoted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer.<\/p>\n<p>The ban on new POGO hubs is part of Pagcor\u2019s ongoing efforts to enhance regulatory oversight. Tengco mentioned, <em>\u201cWe\u2019re coming out with certain guidelines. 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This firm recently faced a raid over alleged human trafficking and other illegal activities and owed $500,000 in arrears.<\/p>\n<p>Tengco clarified that Roque did not pressure Pagcor to resolve Lucky South 99\u2019s issues but noted that Roque\u2019s name appeared in a reapplication for its license, which was set to expire last October. Tengco had previously mentioned that a former government official had lobbied for a license for unidentified illegal POGO operations.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Roque issued a statement denying any advocacy for illegal POGOs or involvement with Lucky South 99. He asserted, <em>\u201cI clarify that I did not consent to nor was I informed of my name\u2019s inclusion in any submission by Lucky South Pagcor concerning license renewal.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/philippines-bans-new-pogo-hubs-between-regulatory-enhancements\/\">Philippines Bans New POGO Hubs Between Regulatory Enhancements<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A major policy change has been announced by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor): the ban on the establishment of new Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs. Alejandro Tengco, chairman and CEO of Pagcor, disclosed this on Wednesday during a Senate investigation into alleged illegal POGO activities. 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