Former POGO workers move to Sri Lanka as authorities weigh risks
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator workers, including Cambodian, Chinese, Philippine and Vietnamese nationals, are moving to Sri Lanka and choosing Colombo Port City as a new hub. The migration follows the Philippines' ban on POGOs in 2024 and the Anti-POGO Act of 2025. Sri Lanka's Gambling Regulatory Authority will watch the sector for POGO-related trouble, the report said.
Why it matters
Sri Lanka's new Gambling Regulatory Authority must assess whether former POGO operators entering Colombo Port City comply with licensing rules.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Former POGO workers move to Sri Lanka as authorities weigh risks”, 10 August 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/former-pogo-workers-move-to-sri-lanka-as-authorities-weigh-risks/