US EditionMarcos Heeding Clamor Against Online Gambling
- Some lawmakers in the Philippines filed House Bill 1351 to restrict online gambling through measures like age verification and advertising limits, aiming to mitigate harm to vulnerable groups.
- Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri proposed a total ban on online gambling, citing significant societal and economic risks, while concerns grow over mental health issues linked to gambling.
- Public and political concern about online gambling has increased, with calls for stricter regulations and recognition of gambling addiction as a public health issue.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is urged to address the online gambling issue, recognizing the serious addiction problems affecting citizens.
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Marcos heeding clamor against online gambling
MANILA, Philippines — An online support group for recovering gambling addicts has at least a dozen posts every day about how people have lost their hard-earned money—ranging from a few thousands to more than a million pesos—after playing for just a few hours. Posts containing desperate calls for help—“I do not want to live anymore. […]...Keep on reading: Marcos heeding clamor against online gambling
PH Senator tells e-wallet providers to “take action” and prevent transactions for online gaming
Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for e-wallet providers to prevent their platforms from facilitating transactions linked to online gambling. The post PH Senator tells e-wallet providers to “take action” and prevent transactions for online gaming first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
PPATK found that 571,410 population identification numbers (NIK) registered as recipients of social assistance (bansos) were involved in online gambling (judol) throughout 2024.
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