{"id":9656,"date":"2025-08-16T01:50:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T01:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/bsp-orders-e-wallets-and-banks-to-cut-in-app-links-to-online-gambling\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T01:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T01:50:10","slug":"bsp-orders-e-wallets-and-banks-to-cut-in-app-links-to-online-gambling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/bsp-orders-e-wallets-and-banks-to-cut-in-app-links-to-online-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"BSP Orders E-Wallets and Banks to Cut In-App Links to Online Gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>After previously <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/philippines-central-bank-proposes-limits-on-igaming-payments-and-daily-player-activity\/\">hinting<\/a> at tightening its rules on online gaming, The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has moved to shut off in-app access to gambling platforms across the country, telling e-wallets, banks, and other payment providers to remove links within 48 hours.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>The order applies to all BSP-supervised institutions, including e-wallets, banks, and payment platforms.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>The suspension will last until BSP finalizes its online gambling payment policy.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Proposed safeguards include ID checks, transfer limits, and self-exclusion tools.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>In a statement released Thursday, the central bank said the directive covers <em>\u201cany product, service, or feature that redirects an account holder to a gaming or gambling site.\u201d<\/em> BSP cited a spike in online gambling transactions and concerns over their impact on household finances and wider social costs.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe suspension will remain in place until the BSP finalises the policy on online gambling payment services,\u201d<\/em> the announcement stated.<\/p>\n<h2>Stronger rules on the way<\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this month, BSP confirmed it is preparing new regulations following public consultation. 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