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Philippine President Marcos Bans Offshore Gaming Operations Allegedly Linked To Crime, Abuses

Eurasia Review 

By Camille Elemia

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the shutdown of all Philippine offshore gaming operators after several of the companies were allegedly involved in scams, torture and other crimes.

The online casinos, known as POGOs in the Philippines, proliferated during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, whose term ended in 2022. They attracted customers from mainland China, where gambling is illegal, and other foreigners and were frequently embroiled in controversy. Читать дальше...