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Gambling News - 'Pogos'
Industry
November 8, 2024
Philippine President Bans POGOs and IGLs Amid Public Concern
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) 74 on November 5, effectively banning all offshore gambling activities in the country, with a focus on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and internet gaming licensees (IGLs). The executive order mandates an immediate end to all offshore gaming operations, responding to public concerns about crime, […]
Legal
October 11, 2024
Philippine Authorities Arrest POGO Kingpin as Crackdown Continues
Philippine authorities reported a major development, saying that the so-called Godfather of the local Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector, Lyu Dong, has been arrested. The man is suspected of organizing gambling throughout the country since 2016. Dong Is Believed to Be a POGO Kingpin Dong is a Chinese national who has been involved in […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Philippines Considers Regulated Alternatives Following POGO Ban
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is exploring implementing an improved and regulated version of online gaming following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to impose a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOS). Rebuilding the sector could bring significant employment opportunities and create new revenue streams for the government. Lawmakers Remain Optimistic In […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
POGOs Crackdown Forces 20,000 Workers Out of Philippines
Earlier this week, Ferdinand Marcos, the President of the Philippines, announced the blanket ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The tough enforcement came amidst rising concerns about POGOs ties with unlawful activities. The announced tough enforcement complements the ongoing crackdown on Philippine-based illegal gambling operators targeting Chinese citizens. In fact, the recent ban […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Philippine President Bans POGOs amidst Rising Concerns
In a decisive blow to the country’s nascent offshore gambling industry, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos instituted a blanket ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) on Monday. The move cracks down on an online sector dominated by Chinese firms, plagued with unlicensed activities and links to organized crime. China Has Been Urging for a […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Philippines Crack Down on AEPs in the Wake of POGO Trafficking Incident
The Philippine authorities continue the crackdown on Philippine Online Gaming Operator-related crime. Previously, authorities busted an illegal POGO operation that was involved in human trafficking and found that a number of local police workers may have been involved. In the wake of the raid, the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will undergo a […]
Industry
June 29, 2023
Philippine Lawmaker Shows Support for Ban of POGOs
Over the last few years, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sector has seen much scrutiny and allegations regarding ties to criminal activities. Despite that, the sector continues to bring tax revenue for the government. Now, one lawmaker recently showed support for the shutdown of the POGO industry, regardless of the benefits it brings. Benjamin […]
Casino
June 19, 2023
PAGCOR Cautions Public about False POGO Advertisement
PAGCOR has clarified that the matter concerned not so much gambling as much as it did job postings and advertisements promising excellent salaries and working conditions. According to the regulator, those ads were the work of “unscrupulous groups” involved in human-trafficking and crypto scams. Beware of Fake POGO Job Postings, Says PAGCOR POGOs have been […]
Legal
June 13, 2023
Clark Development County Stops POGOs from Registering in the Freeport Zone
Known as POGOs, several illegal operators were recently embroiled in a controversy that saw an offshore gaming hub in Sun Valley Clark shut down. The allegations levied against the operators based there ranged from human trafficking to illegal gambling, with the Philippines recently involved in an international scandal. CDC Takes Issue with New POGOs Criminals […]
Casino
June 12, 2023
PAGCOR Goes after POGOS That Offer Sub-Licenses
The latest regulatory move sees the national watchdog, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), prepared to issue show-cause orders and fines up to $50,000 to any POGO that has let third-party run operations under its own license. The news was first reported by Rappler, a media outlet that cited officials. PAGCOR Tightens the Noose […]