{"id":8189,"date":"2024-11-13T11:46:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/13\/philippines-moves-to-shut-down-offshore-gaming-pogo-operations-to-end-by-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:46:56","slug":"philippines-moves-to-shut-down-offshore-gaming-pogo-operations-to-end-by-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/13\/philippines-moves-to-shut-down-offshore-gaming-pogo-operations-to-end-by-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines Moves to Shut Down Offshore Gaming, POGO Operations to End by 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a landmark move, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed an executive order ending all offshore gaming operations in the country. This decisive policy shift, issued on November 5, mandates that all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) licenses, along with related offshore gaming licenses, expire by December 31, 2024. The order titled \u201cImmediate Ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming, Internet Gaming, and Other Offshore Gaming Operations in the Philippines\u201d<\/em> stops the issuance of new licenses and bans any renewals or extensions under the POGO and Internet Gaming Licensee (IGL) programs.<\/p>\n

This change, previously highlighted by President Marcos during his State of the Nation Address in July, aims to address the social and economic concerns tied to offshore gaming, which had become one of Asia\u2019s most extensive digital gambling markets.<\/p>\n

Mitigating Economic Impact and Supporting Affected Workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To handle the aftermath of the shutdown, the government has established two key working groups. The Working Group on Employment Recovery and Reintegration will assist Filipino workers affected by the ban, offering job placement programs, reskilling initiatives, and financial support to ease the transition.<\/p>\n

The Working Group on Anti-Illegal Offshore Gaming Operations has been tasked with intensifying efforts against illegal gambling. This group will collaborate with law enforcement to dismantle unauthorized gaming networks, pursue criminal cases against involved individuals, and deport any foreign nationals caught in illicit activities.<\/p>\n

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is also directed to expedite the collection of pending taxes and fees from POGO operators<\/a>. Moreover, the Department of Justice recently cautioned countries like Timor-Leste about the potential risks associated with allowing offshore gaming operators to establish operations within their jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

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