Good Morning. A united approach. PAGCOR, the Philippines’ gaming regulator, cannot directly shut down illegal operators but can disrupt their supply chains through blacklisting and collaboration with law enforcement, legal expert Tonet Quiogue argues. There is also a need for a collaborative approach that includes the private sector, exemplified by the newly established PlaySafe Alliance. Meanwhile, as India is poised to ban real money games, although still awaiting presidential approval for implementation, AGB has outlined the key targets of the ban and the reasons driving the decision.
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- PAGCOR urged to blacklist providers aiding unlicensed gambling; expert highlights supply chain sanctions as key enforcement tool.
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PHILIPPINES
Legal expert highlights PAGCOR’s role in disrupting illegal operators
The Philippines’ gaming regulator, PAGCOR, faces misconceptions regarding its enforcement capabilities against illegal operators. Legal expert Tonet Quiogue argues that while PAGCOR cannot directly shut down illegal gambling websites, it can effectively disrupt their operations by blacklisting and sanctioning suppliers and service providers that assist unlicensed platforms. PAGCOR’s primary role is regulatory, relying on collaboration with law enforcement agencies like the NBI and PNP for enforcement actions.
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