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PAGCOR plans app to steer Philippine players towards licensed gambling sites

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PAGCOR plans to launch an app by the end of 2026 to help players identify licensed online gambling platforms, its chair and chief executive Alejandro H. Tengco said at a House of Representatives budget hearing. Tengco said about 50% of online gambling sites accessible in the Philippines are illegal. The app follows PAGCOR Guarantee, a licensing-check service launched in 2025.

Licensed operators may gain a new route for players to identify regulated gambling platforms.

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