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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Total shutdown of POGOs in the Philippines by year-end

Good morning. The end is nigh. PAGCOR has announced that all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will close by the end of the year due to a crackdown on illegal activities, with a complete shutdown expected by December 15th. Meanwhile, in New Zealand the dog days could be over for greyhounds, as authorities officially announced intentions to ban greyhound racing. In the Greater Bay Area, authorities in the Hengqin special economic zone are improving supervision in preparation for new visa policies that will allow Zhuhai residents more entries in Macau.

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POGOs, shrinkage accelerates, Philippines

PAGCOR expecting POGOs to completely disappear by Dec 15

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confirmed that all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will shut down by the end of this year, following a crackdown on illegal activities linked to these entities. PAGCOR Chairperson Alejandro Tengco announced that the number of operational POGOs has dwindled from 298 to 13 as of November 30, with a complete closure expected by December 15th.


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