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Tengco calls for public vigilance: Pagcor cracks down on dubious gaming sites

September 12, 2023

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has distanced itself from fake online gaming sites using its logo.

The state gaming regulator issued a warning against the proliferation of websites using the PAGCOR logo to mislead the public that their activities are connected with licensed offshore gaming in the Philippines.

PAGCOR has reported the dubious websites to agencies such as the Philippine National Police, Department of Information and Communication Technology, and the National Bureau of Investigation for proper action.

“So far, we have been able to shut down most of these illicit websites, but some of them are able to immediately create new ones so we really need the public’s cooperation and vigilance to help us weed out these scammers,” PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said.

Tengco advised the public to exercise caution when accessing such online gaming websites as these may pose risks to their personal and financial information.

He also assured that He also assured that additional measures are being taken to halt the proliferation of these fake websites.

Among these steps is PAGCOR’s ongoing engagement with law enforcement agencies and electronic payment service providers. They are exploring the possibility of blocking payments made to and from illegal gambling websites, a measure proven effective in the US and Singapore.

“In coordination with the NTC, we will also continue to follow up on illegal sites that have not been blocked or taken down,” Tengco said.

“Another option is to create a landing site to redirect bettors to a website that will warn them about illegal sites that they are accessing,” he added.

PAGCOR calls on the public to immediately report any unauthorized use of its logo or misrepresentation of accreditation.

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