Philippine Offshore Gaming Licensing Debate

PAGCOR, the regulatory authority for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), is regarded as ineffective. POGOs (related to the gambling industry) are demanding an end to the licencing obligation. Influential groups have joined this argument, citing the COVID pandemic and the economic damage inflicted by China.​

 

[GamblingBoy]

No. I don't support eradication of licensing of sports betting firms for any reason. POGOS should reconsider its position on this. We can not say because of the covid and political conflict in China eradicate what has been normal ethics in the sectors.

 

[Yugocean]

No. I don't support eradication of licensing of sports betting firms for any reason. POGOS should reconsider its position on this. We can not say because of the covid and political conflict in China eradicate what has been normal ethics in the sectors.

If government cones under pressure, then it will accept those demand which atleast not harm them politically, it will take time.

 

[Sike_lottery]

There could be other reasons why they demandes for the termination of the company . This is exactly a scenario that is happening in almost all the gaming industries in most of the countries because of lack of competency by most of the authorities. It is really a wonderful idea to reshuffle a sector that is not performing well.

 

[SlotsMaster]

There could be other reasons why they demandes for the termination of the company . This is exactly a scenario that is happening in almost all the gaming industries in most of the countries because of lack of competency by most of the authorities. It is really a wonderful idea to reshuffle a sector that is not performing well.

The gaming industry needs licensing and it is a very important function of casinos because it is necessary for the players to check if a casino is licensed before choosing it . The licence would tell you how legitimate the casino is and it will give you enough confidence to wager on such platform.