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Philippines to welcome 2025 without POGO operations
The Philippine government is taking a significant step against offshore gaming by cracking down on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by December 31.
The POGO ban was first announced earlier this year, in July. At the time of the announcement, 60 POGO operators were still active as the POGO ban was not a permanent law. As a result, the government with President Marcos faced severe public pressure. Lawmakers and community leaders suggested a more definitive approach: legalization. By legalizing the POGO ban, serious concerns linked to POGO activities, including fraud, human trafficking, and even murder, can be addressed and combated.
President Marcos declared:
“All the licenses of POGO and IGL operators nationwide have been canceled. They will never be allowed to ravage our country again. Anyone who will conduct illegal operations will face the full force of the law.”
Today, there are only seven POGO operators in the country, and all of them are on their way to shut down by the end of the year. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that all POGO and IGL licenses will be canceled by December 15, with full operational shutdowns required by December 31.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in the Philippines?
Gambling is legal in the Philippines and regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and other local authorities.
What is the legal gambling age in the Philippines?
The legal gambling age in the Philippines is 21 years old for casino gambling and 18 years old for lotteries and other forms of betting.
Philippines president declines permanent POGO ban law
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