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Philippines DILG bars staff from online gambling

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The Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has prohibited its officials and employees, including local government personnel, from accessing or participating in online gambling. Memorandum Circular No. 2025-082, signed by secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, covers more than 61,000 personnel and says violators may face administrative or criminal charges.

Operators serving the Philippines may need to account for the new prohibition applying to government personnel.

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Japan’s National Police Agency proposes 30% pachinko machine fee cut

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.

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