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Republic of the Philippines Contemplates Online Gambling Ban

In recent legislative discussions in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has reignited the contentious debate surrounding the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and broader online gambling activities. This discussion comes amid growing concerns over the social and economic impacts of these operations within the country. Senator Joel…

Law ・ 30 June 2024

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Philippines senator pushes for banning POGOs, all forms of online gambling

In the wake of the latest raid on illegal POGOs, where human trafficking, murder and money laundering were uncovered with a senator suspended and charged for links to the illegal activities, Philippines Senator Joel Villanueva has pushed for a ban on all forms of online gambling in the Philippines. According to Philippines news agencies, the…

Incidents ・ 28 June 2024

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Philippine senator pushes bill to ban all forms of online gambling

A key opponent of the Philippines POGO industry has called for all forms of online gambling to be banned. Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday pushed for passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1281, which if passed would prohibit the Internet Gaming Licensee (IGL) scheme - previously known as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) - but also ban other…

Law ・ 28 June 2024

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Pagcor CEO: Philippines gambling industry at pre-pandemic levels

Speaking over the weekend Tengco said the lifting of travel and movement restrictions has increased leisure, travel and entertainment activities. This, the Pagcor chief said, will help sustain the growth trajectory of the Philippines gaming industry for years to come. Like many other regions, the Philippines had to endure strict measures during the…

Industry ・ 06 November 2023

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PAGCOR, casino licensees distribute relief packs to areas hit by Super Typhoon Karding

Reeling from the aftermath of Super Typhoon Karding, residents from 14 affected areas received aid through the relief efforts of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and its licensed casinos. In a span of two weeks, PAGCOR and the charity Foundations of its casino licensees already delivered 17500 relief packs worth P9 million…

Malta ・ 17 October 2022

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Bloomberry to invest in Dennis Uy’s gaming sites

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the integrated resorts and gaming firm of billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., said it signed an agreement with PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., as it wants to invest in its gaming site developments in Cebu and in Clark, Pampanga. In its disclosure, Bloomberry said it has signed a term sheet with PH Resorts, the listed…

Travel ・ 11 May 2022

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Hann Resorts opens Clark luxury casino

High-rollers and gaming aficionados have a new "millionaire's playground" with the recent opening of the Hann Casino Resort, the country's first integrated leisure complex, at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. Owned and developed by Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI), it is Central Luzon's first world-class luxury leisure complex which broke ground in…

Travel ・ 15 January 2022

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A stylish first look inside the first fully integrated resort north of Metro Manila │ GMA News Online

Standing out can't be easy with 5-star hotels left and right, but the newly minted Hann Casino Resort in Clark, Pampanga, has style oozing out of its metallic facade. As the first phase of the first fully integrated resort in Central Luzon, Hann starts its journey with a massive gaming space made luxurious to the eyes by local and international…

Covid ・ 21 December 2021

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Online gambling wrecking lives, families-Ping

SEN. Panfilo Lacson warned over the weekend that E-Sabong, or online gambling, is "wrecking lives and families." "It is resulting in ugly consequences for many Filipinos, so it is time for the government to give the problem urgent attention," Lacson said, speaking mostly in Filipino. The senator aired the warning during a "Kumustahan" press…

Politics ・ 28 November 2021

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PH Resorts Rethinks CFZ Casino Plans as Philippines Continue to Fight COVID-19

The Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) in the Philippine province of Pampanga is meant to be a massive hub of commercial activity, an attempt to bring additional income to the area. Casinos are a significant part of it, but one company has decided to take a step back and rethink its CFZ strategy. PH Resorts Group, through its Clark Grand Leisure Corp.…

Covid ・ 06 October 2021

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Despite COVID-19 Setbacks, Hann Casino Resort Plans Hiring Spree

The Philippines can't shake its COVID-19 issues. Just when it seems like things are improving, new cases emerge, forcing the return of quarantine and other health measures. Despite the ongoing problems, Widus Philippines is going on a hiring spree for its Hann Casino Resort in the Clark Freeport Zone. Up to 1000 positions need to be filled in a…

Covid ・ 12 August 2021

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Widus starts recruiting for US$1 billion Clark casino revamp

Widus Philippines Inc has announced plans to host a job fair on 18 August ahead of the opening of its US$1 billion Hann Casino Resort, previously known as Widus Hotel and Casino, in the Clark Freeport Zone. The fair will see Widus on the lookout for positions in gaming, slot operations, casino marketing, cage operations, IT and Security and…

Travel ・ 11 August 2021

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Three Koreans engaged in online gambling racket, prostitution of Pinays nabbed by BI

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents caught three Koreans in the act of operating online gaming sites in Pampanga-a no-no based on their country's law against illegal gambling. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said members of the bureau's fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested the three aliens on Wednesday, July 21 inside a house in Timog Park Subdivision,…

Incidents ・ 25 July 2021