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PAGCOR tightens online gambling rules on KYC and advertising

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The Philippines’ PAGCOR said it is tightening online gambling requirements, including identity checks, advertising controls and responsible-gambling measures. Registrants must submit their name, contact details, government-issued ID and a real-time selfie with the ID before depositing; PAGCOR is also working on rules for digital promotions.

Online operators face stricter identity checks before deposits and evolving restrictions on gambling advertising.

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PAGCOR says Philippine gaming rules must adapt as industry changes

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the regulator should update its framework as the Philippine gaming industry changes, while maintaining predictable rules for licensed operators. Tengco cited a proposal to separate PAGCOR’s regulatory and operating functions, which remains under review by the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations. If that review is completed, the proposal will go to the Office of the President, which could issue an executive order if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. finds merit in it.

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