Philippine government weighs a complete online gambling ban
The Philippine government was assessing a complete ban on online gambling, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yet to decide ahead of his 28 July State of the Nation Address, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said. Senator Raffy Tulfo supported a ban, while 14 licensed online gaming operators opposed prohibition and called for stronger regulation.
The decision could determine whether licensed online gambling continues under tighter rules or faces a full prohibition in the Philippines.