The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a warning against illegal offshore gaming websites that are falsely claiming to be licensed or approved by the agency.
According to the country’s gaming watchdog, these fraudulent websites are using the agency’s logo and issuing fake licenses to deceive the public. The gaming regulator has identified several specific sites engaging in these deceptive practices.
Among the websites named by PAGCOR are efesbetcasino514.com, OG7777 online gaming (og7777.org), mpo500.com, qq88.com, mpo2121.com, lgolive.com, napolibet.com, KRATOSBET LTD (kratosbet.com), mpossport.com, and efsanebahis434.com.
Another fraudulent site, cazeus2.com/en/responsible-gaming, has been identified as being based in the United Kingdom.
“These platforms are not authorized to operate under any PAGCOR-issued license,” said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco. “We want to make it very clear that the use of PAGCOR’s name and logo by these sites is blatant disrespect to the agency and poses a threat to the public.”
Tengco emphasized the importance of public vigilance, calling for people to verify the legitimacy of any gaming site before participating. “We urge everyone to remain vigilant and to always verify the legitimacy of any gaming site before engaging with it,” he stated.
PAGCOR reiterated that all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) have been banned since December 31st, 2024. Any former licensees and service providers that continue to operate are now considered illegal.
“Any entity claiming to operate under a PAGCOR license for offshore gaming is clearly violating the law and should be reported immediately,” the PAGCOR chief added.
The agency has advised the public to visit its official website at www.pagcor.ph to verify whether a gaming operator is licensed and to access other legitimate information related to online gaming.
