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PAGCOR begins education framework to curb illegal online gambling

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PAGCOR has begun a Philippines-wide gaming education framework focused on player education, operator training and public outreach to address illegal online gambling. Vice-president Angelito Domingo said operator training will include mandatory certification for frontline staff, while the programme will promote responsible play and awareness of gambling risks.

Operators may need to train frontline staff under the framework’s planned mandatory certification programmes.

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