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Philippine senator calls for probe into local mayor’s POGO links

A mayor in the Philippines is facing questions concerning his connection to two recently raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in his municipality.

Lower licensing fee to help in “cleanse” of “black market” POGOs – Officials

Lower licensing fees and tighter probity checks are helping to "cleanse" the multiple criminal elements reported in previous Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) operations, PAGCOR officials commented.

Philippines court dismisses challenges to PAGCOR’s POGO regulations

The Supreme Court has rejected petitions contesting the jurisdiction of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to enforce regulatory measures on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as per the approved RR-POGO in 2016.

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: POGO ban wouldn’t cause property market crisis

POGO operators still comprise some 20 percent of the office space transactions in Metro Manila, despite a drop in demand amongst ongoing changes to the online space. Real estate group Colliers notes that there has been "no significant effect on the overall office market".

POGO ban wouldn’t result in property market crisis: Colliers

Despite the ongoing shortfall in demand for office spaces from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) compared to pre-COVID levels, POGO operators still comprised 20 percent of office space deals in 2023.

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Forcing POGO closures will impact economy

For lawyer Tonet Quiogue, POGOs have made significant contributions to the Philippine's economy, and authorities should be more focused on enforcing existing laws for the sector, rather than shutting them down.

Prioritizing law enforcement over closure for POGO: lawyer

A House hearing has spurred calls for a POGO ban, escalating the debate. But a gaming lawyer in the Philippines urges focusing on enforcing laws, citing POGOs' economic contributions.

POGOs face scrutiny in the Philippines House of Representatives

Efforts to prohibit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) within the country have gained traction at the House of Representatives following a recent hearing.

Philippines orders probe into POGO fake work visas

Authorities in the Philippines are investigating “thousands” of work visas issued to fake corporations, including Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Philippine authorities repatriated 180 Chinese workers employed in POGOs

On Thursday, the Philippines authorities expelled 180 Chinese nationals employed by a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Pasay City due to a lack of immigration documents.