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