Philippines BIR seals 297 unregistered betting devices at cockpit arenas
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue sealed or confiscated 297 betting machines, computerized units, servers and other devices during operations at 11 cockpit arenas on 8 August. The BIR said the equipment lacked required permits and was absent from its records; operators began registration and payment of applicable penalties and taxes, while the agency checks records for possible additional tax due.
Cockpit operators must register affected equipment and settle applicable penalties and taxes before devices can be released.