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Philippine gaming consultant argues against online gambling ban

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An opinion article by Arden Consult founder Marie Antonette Quiogue argued that the Philippines should strengthen controls on illegal online gambling rather than ban the sector. Quiogue said lawmakers should distinguish licensed Philippine Inland Gaming Operators from outlawed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and use evidence to shape legislation.

A ban could affect licensed online operators as well as the illegal activity that proposed measures aim to address.

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