Prohibited but Not Eliminated: A Year into the Philippine Crackdown on POGOs, Nearly Ten Thousand Chinese Remain Stranded in Fraud Schemes

It has been a year since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a comprehensive ban on offshore gambling (POGO), and although the Philippines has ostensibly cleared the main operating parks, the shadow of POGO still lingers. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) notes that about 9

Banned POGO but the gambling wave hasn't stopped? Philippine Senator urges the 20th Congress to investigate the chaos of local online gambling again.

Despite the Philippine Congress passing a bill that completely bans offshore gaming operators (POGO), Senator Alan Peter Cayetano recently warned that online gambling is still rapidly expanding within the Philippines, particularly with increased local betting, and the problem is far from over."Altho

Philippines Completely Bans POGO: The Gambling Industry Officially Becomes History, No Hope for Recovery in the Next Three to Five Years

In June 2025, a major legislation concerning the fate of Philippine offshore gaming was quietly passed with almost no controversy, yet it caused a huge upheaval within the gaming industry.The Philippine Senate and House of Representatives passed the "Anti-POGO Bill" almost unanimously. Once signed b

Will Marcos sign the "Anti-POGO Bill"? The Philippines reaches a critical crossroads in regulating offshore gambling.

On June 9, 2025, the Philippine Senate unanimously passed the "2025 Anti-POGO Act" with 23 votes. The following day, the House of Representatives also quickly followed suit, unanimously passing the bill. If signed by the president, this bill will officially become law, completely banning all forms

Philippines takes a crucial step in completely banning POGO: Both houses of Congress pass the ban, awaiting President Marcos Jr.'s signature.

The Philippines has entered a critical phase in its crackdown on the offshore gaming industry. With the House of Representatives passing a bill to completely ban offshore gaming operations (POGO), the country is just one presidential signature away from a total prohibition of POGO.Last month, the Se

The Philippine Senate passes the anti-POGO bill, paving the way for a complete ban on offshore gambling!

Philippines No Longer a Gambling Possibility? Senate Unanimously Passes the "Anti-POGO Bill," with Maximum Sentences of 12 Years in Prison

The Philippine Senate officially passed the "Anti-POGO Act of 2025" on June 9, with a unanimous vote of 23 in favor, none against or abstaining, explicitly prohibiting all forms of offshore gambling (POGO) activities within the country.Once the bill takes effect, the Philippines will become the firs