Breaking News from the Philippines
Southeast Asia · 2024-07-23

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced an immediate ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs)

In a decisive move, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced an immediate ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his latest State of the Nation Address due to their involvement in criminal activities. 


“Effective today, all POGOs are banned,” Marcos declared. He has instructed PAGCOR to wind down and cease POGO operations by the end of the year.


For the latest updates on offshore operations, please wait for official announcements.


Stay tuned to SiGMA Asia for more updates on this significant development and its implications for the industry. 


#AsiaNews #POGO

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