GCash to Add New Features to Help Limit Online Gambling 

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GCash to Introduce New Features to Help Users Limit Online Gambling Access GCash is introducing new safety features aimed at helping users manage their access to online gambling.  The move comes as part of the company’s effort to support responsible gaming and address growing concerns over the use of digital wallets for gambling activities.  According to … Read more

Nicanor Briones Watching E-Sabong: House Panel Won’t Ignore Issue

Nicanor Briones

The House Committee on Ethics speaks about the issue involving Nicanor Briones. AGAP Party-list Rep. Nicanor Briones admitted his mistake, and the House Committee on Ethics is not ignoring this controversial matter. “Hindi ako nag-e-sabong. Sa totoo lang, may nag-message sa akin sa messenger. So, tinignan ko lang naman. Hindi ko naman akalain na mayroon … Read more

Congressman Briones Pushes for Total Ban on Online Gambling After Caught-on-Cam Sabong Video 

Congressman Briones

Congressman Briones Wants Total Ban on Online Gambling Including e-Sabong Congressman Briones is pushing for a total ban on online gambing after he was caught watching ‘sabong’ video during House Session.  Recently, AGAP Party-list Representative Nicanor Briones announced that he will file a bill seeking a total ban on all forms of online gambling, including … Read more

Sachzna Laparan Clarifies FB Page Removal Wasn’t About Promoting Illegal Gambling

Sachzna Laparan denied this allegation against her Social media personality Sachzna Laparan clarified that the removal of her Facebook page was not because of promoting illegal gambling. In recent years, authorized gambling sites have been promoted by celebrities and online personalities. Although the government has allowed this, some people remain opposed to it. Just recently, … Read more

Bongbong Marcos Jr. Sounds Alarm on Online Gambling’s Threat to Filipino Families

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How Online Gambling is Tearing Families Apart, Warns Bongbong Marcos BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sounded the alarm on the dark side of digital progress, emphasizing how online gambling is leading to the breakdown of families across the nation. Marcos Jr. hasexpressed concern over the growing impact of online gambling on Filipino … Read more

Risa Hontiveros Files Bill That Bans E-Sugal Access To E-Wallets

Risa Hontiveros

On Monday, Senator Risa Hontiveros filed the “Kontra E-Sugal Act.” In a bid to “safeguard Filipinos from the harmful effects of online gambling,” Senator Risa Hontiveros filed this bill. Online gambling is betting or playing games over the internet, which comes in many types. There are online casinos, sports betting, Esports betting, poker rooms, lotteries, … Read more

Man Loses P80K Playing Online Scatter Game

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Man Loses P80K Playing Online Scatter Game A man expresses his frustration after losing around P80,000 for playing the popular online game known as ‘scatter’.   A man using the name “John” shared his tough experience after losing a large amount of money to an online gambling game. In less than a year, he admitted … Read more

Philippines debates on gambling issues might not consider the power of responsible bets

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As the debate over online gambling resurfaces in the Philippines, recent steps taken by Brazil’s recently legalized market may hold valuable lessons. While Philippine lawmakers grow increasingly concerned about the effects of local online gambling platforms, Brazil is demonstrating how banning casinos doesn’t work, but regulating them will help create a more transparent environment for … Read more