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DigiPlus joins Philippine working group drafting eGames legislation

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DigiPlus said it is participating in a Philippine government technical working group drafting legislation for the domestic eGames industry. The proposed framework is intended to strengthen consumer protection and transparency, including tighter controls on payment channels and marketing; PAGCOR is separately preparing a position paper on removing licensed gaming sites from e-wallets.

The proposed rules could change payment-channel and marketing requirements for online gaming operators in the Philippines.

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