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Philippine gambling ad proposals could restrict licensed operators, lawyers warn

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Gaming lawyers Russell Stanley Geronimo and Tonet Quiogue said proposed Philippine legislation could limit advertising by licensed gambling operators while offshore sites continue reaching local players through private channels. They said national legislation could cover advertisers, agencies, publishers and influencers, but enforcement against overseas operators would remain difficult.

Restrictions could affect licensed operators’ visibility without preventing offshore gambling platforms from marketing to local players.

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PAGCOR exclusion list reaches 40,000, Tengco says

PAGCOR has expanded its gambling exclusion programme to about 40,000 people in six months, up from roughly 1,700 before Alejandro Tengco became chairman and CEO. Tengco gave the figures at the launch of Kaban Hotel and Casino in Boracay on 11 October. Approved applicants face a ban of at least one year.

PAGCOR has expanded its gambling exclusion programme to about 40,000 people over six months, up from roughly 1,700 before Alejandro Tengco became chairman and CEO, the regulator's chief said. Tengco gave the figures at the launch of Kaban Hotel and Casino in Boracay on 11 October, according to a report of his remarks.

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