The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has issued an official statement warning the public to be cautious of fraudulent gambling franchise activities conducted under the name "Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation," indicating that this may be a new scamming technique.
According to Pagcor, a scam group has been impersonating the "Lucky 7 Bet Lottery Platform," using "agency franchise" as bait to collect a 3000-peso "deposit" from people, promising returns up to 50,000 pesos. The promotions claim to have an "offshore gaming license," which in reality has no legal effect.
Pagcor clarified that although Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation does hold a valid electronic gaming platform operation license until April 30, 2025, it is not authorized to conduct any offshore gaming (POGO) operations. The Philippines has completely halted all POGO activities since December 31, 2024, and all related businesses are illegal.
Jessa Fernandez, head of Pagcor's Offshore Gaming and Licensing Department, pointed out that the currently circulating Lucky 7 related contracts and licenses are forged and unrelated to any legally licensed company. She warned that the public participating in such projects are likely to become victims of fraud.
She added that scam groups often post false franchise advertisements on social media and messaging apps, masquerading as legitimate gambling projects, but in reality, they offer no returns.
Pagcor urges the public to verify the legality of any gambling investment, franchise, or platform operation through Pagcor's official website or hotline before participation. Any project that promises high returns and requires upfront payment should be approached with extra caution to avoid being deceived.
"We encourage the public to actively report suspicious activities. Pagcor will continue to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal gambling activities, effectively protecting the rights and interests of legitimate operators and the public," Fernandez emphasized.
