The Philippines is planning to increase its online gambling industry, as poker is now top of the nation’s regulator list of growth avenues.
The regulator of gambling within the Philippines and POGOs, PAGCOR, have confirmed preparations to revamp the current structure of gambling within the country.
This was reiterated by the watchdog’s chairman and chief executive Alejandro Tengco who claims that regulated online poker is one of the aspects that will be further pushed in the future.
The reveal was made during the G2E Asia Conference in Macau attended by Asgam, a leading media in the region, which reported exclusively on the updates that are set to take place in the Philippines over the coming months and years.
Tengco, the publication linked with the conference showcased the future for gambling in the Philippines – which includes an increase in slot machine quality and opportunities to indulge in sports betting, eBilliards, eCasino, and eBingo games.
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News of this increase in exposure has landed at an odd time as the nation has continuously the current model of the POGO franchise and the offshore gaming operators have faced scrutiny from local lawmakers and international politicians.
However, Tengco and PAGCOR are keen to go ahead with those plans, with online gaming and poker part of the eventual tweaks to the industry.
PAGCOR will now strengthen its hold over the POGO sector and make sure to act in those instances of non-compliance that necessitate a tougher response.
POGO has faced its fair share of controversy, as China continue to pressure the Philippines into stricter restrictions on the gambling sector.
However, Tengco appears to be determined to expanding the sector and making online poker the top of any alternative iGaming option.
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