PAGCOR warns vs illegal online gambling sites
It is played through a player terminal, typically an electronic bingo machine.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation reiterates its call to the public not to patronize or engage in illegal online gambling to avoid being scammed and falling prey to identity theft and credit card fraud. Betting illicit gambling activities is not only a criminal act; it also takes away from the government billions of pesos in revenues which can be used to fund priority programs that will benefit a more significant number of Filipinos.
PAGCOR encourages gaming enthusiasts to participate only in its licensed online-based gaming, like Electronic games and Electronic bingo games, for a truly enjoyable and safe gaming experience.
E-Games are virtual games of chance, i.e., casino games and mixed games of chance and skills. At the same time, “electronic gaming” means the conduct of electronic games and the taking of wagers through any computer or communication device connected to the Internet or the use of Internet-based technology and other communication devices necessary for gaming operations.
On the other hand, an E-Bingo game is a game of chance played using electronic gaming systems with bingo or bingo-styled cards and numbers randomly generated by a Random Number Generator and displayed on an electronic screen. It is played through a player terminal, typically an electronic bingo machine. When a player completes any predetermined pattern or combination, the player wins the corresponding prize displayed in the pay table or the jackpot prize.
To widely and effectively execute its campaign against the proliferation of illegal online gambling activities, PAGCOR earlier forged a partnership with the Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Immigration, and the Office of Cybercrime under the Department of Justice in the formation of an inter-agency council that will handle intelligence gathering, investigations, and prosecutions of those involved in illegal online gaming operations.
In addition to PAGCOR’s effort to curb the proliferation of illegal online gambling, legal or registered online gaming websites require membership registration that strictly observes Know-Your-Customer features for verification purposes. New members also have to deposit P1000.00, which cannot be withdrawn monthly from the membership time.
Before one can access the games and play, a verification process is also observed before log-in (to ensure that only the registered player is using their account), i.e., a one-timepin is sent to the contact number of the player, which the player, video calling or biometrics verification must accurately enter.