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PAGCOR proposes broader online gambling controls in the Philippines

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PAGCOR outlined proposed tighter controls for online gambling at a Senate committee hearing, according to the report. Its proposals include a ban on gambling advertisements across broadcast media and stronger identity checks requiring a government ID and real-time selfie before deposits. PAGCOR chief Alejandro Tengco said 10 million players are active, compared with 32 million registered accounts.

The proposals could require online operators to change advertising, identity-verification and deposit procedures.

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PAGCOR expects approval for decoupling as Casino Filipino losses may reach US$111m

PAGCOR chair and chief executive Alejandro Tengco expects the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations to recommend separating the regulator’s oversight and operating roles to the Office of the President. He said Casino Filipino’s losses could rise from about Php6 billion (US$95 million) to Php7 billion (US$111 million) by year-end 2026, citing operating costs and integrated-resort competition.

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