Philippines: Gambling Law

This domestic demand response includes an outline of laws and regulations on the Philippine gambling.

What is the legal definition of gambling?

According to the Philippine Revised Penal Code ("Revised Penal Code"), "all other games are considered gambling, and the results are completely or mainly dependent on accidents and dangers It is said to be in the operation or use of other mechanical inventions or devices to determine the loser or winner of the representative of the monetary or worth or worth of money, or inadvertently betting on the representative. In 2017, the Presidential Ordinance No. 13 ("E. O. 13") expanded the definition of "illegal gambling" and said, "Regardless of whether or not winning or losing depends on skills or not, money, or representatives of value or value bet. If such a game scheme is not approved or permitted by the national authorities, such as what is performed directly or indirectly in the game system performed as a bet or a bet. Or, if it is not properly approved by a charter that allows such games or is implemented so that it violates the conditions and clause appropriately specified by the current law specified by the national authorities. If not approved, prohibit gambling in all forms. Those who are involved in illegal gambling may be charged. Therefore, the law has the following types of gambling on condition that the laws are compliant with the relevant rules: < SPAN> This domestic demand has an overview of the Philippine gambling law and regulations. 。

What legislation applies to gambling? Please provide a summary of the legal/regulatory framework.

According to the Philippine Revised Penal Code ("Revised Penal Code"), "all other games are considered gambling, and the results are completely or mainly dependent on accidents and dangers It is said to be in the operation or use of other mechanical inventions or devices to determine the loser or winner of the representative of the monetary or worth or worth of money, or inadvertently betting on the representative. In 2017, the Presidential Ordinance No. 13 ("E. O. 13") expanded the definition of "illegal gambling" and said, "Regardless of whether or not winning or losing depends on skills or not, money, or representatives of value or value bet. If such a game scheme is not approved or permitted by the national authorities, such as what is performed directly or indirectly in the game system performed as a bet or a bet. Or, if it is not properly approved by a charter that allows such games or is implemented so that it violates the conditions and clause appropriately specified by the current law specified by the national authorities. If not approved, prohibit gambling in all forms. Those who are involved in illegal gambling may be charged. Thus, the Law acknowledges the following types of gambling on the condition of compliance with relevant rules: This domestic demand has an overview of the laws and regulations on gambling in the Philippines.

Which body/ies regulate gambling?

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Are licences available? If so: a) What is the duration of a licence? b) What types of licences are available? c) Are there different types of licences for B2C and B2B operators? d) Do software suppliers need to be licensed?

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Are any types of gambling products prohibited?

However, Caesa, Apeco, and AFAB have the right to regulate gambling equipment (including computer servers) that are strictly performed within the boundary of a gambling business that can be compared and the comparable financial zone. Yes.

What is the headline application procedure? Please include any eligibility and other application requirements, including approximate application costs and any need to establish a local presence.

A. What is the expiration date of the license? In the case of terrestrial casinos, gambling licenses are unlimited in relation to the Pagcor franchise provided by the Philippines. Therefore, the license is valid until July 11, 2033. In the case of Internet gambling license holders and their support provider, the license/ certification period is one year and needs to be updated every year. Pagcor can issue a temporary license or permit with different conditions depending on the discretion. B. What kind of license do you have? Pagcor usually provides the following types of licenses: 1. License for Landbase Casino 2. Licensee Internet gambling license Pagcor also provides certification for the following organizations: 1. Gambling content provider 2 Support Provider 3. Special Class BPO (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) (SCBPO) Are there different types of licenses for C. B2C and B2B operators? Yes, Pagcor's rules include Gaming Content Providers, Support Providers, and SCBPO certifications only for B2B operators. Since these tissues are prohibited from processing or accepting beds, their services should be limited to services to appropriate organizations that perform gaming operations. D. Do you need a licensing software supplier? Yes, the software suppliers are as follows.

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Do individuals within the business need to be personally licensed or authorised? If so, please provide headline requirements.

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Is advertising of gambling permitted and, if permitted, how is it regulated?

1. Under the latest laws, Pagcor requires that specific staff to continue studying certified providers and programs.
2. Prohibition of logo under 21 years old

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Are marketing affiliates permitted? If so, are they licensed or regulated?

Game 21 or older. Let's protect the party. Let's play with responsibility. "

What are the penalties for offering, facilitating or marketing unlawful gambling, and can the gambler be penalised for participating in unlawful gambling?

Pagco should be vigorously expressed by the absolute mechanism / part of marketing and advertising, such as membership programs, devoted programs, sponsorships, lottery, and tournaments.

Briefly detail key requirements for licensees.

Pagcor license does not prohibit the use of advertising affiliates. According to the provisions of Internet gambling licenses, advertising affiliates may be considered as assistant providers. Thus, the advertising department may be recognized as an assistant.

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Briefly detail key anti-money laundering requirements.

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Briefly detail key responsible gambling (or safer gambling) requirements.

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Briefly detail shareholder reporting and approval threshold(s).

The Money Laundering Law (AMLA) has been revised by Republic Code No. 10927 and defined a casino. Based on AMLA, the casino must mechanically communicate the details of the casino transactions of 5 million pesos (5, 000, 000 yen) or the equivalent of other currency to money laundering measures (AMLC). 。 Apart from this, gambling offshore operators/ approved Internet IGRs and proposal providers are designated as a person under the influence of the AMLA Law, and as a result, they need to comply with the same report to the report. There is.

Briefly detail the regulator’s enforcement powers, including sanctions.

Pagcor sells serious gambling programs, and players with gambling may be excluded or prohibited in gambling facilities. The exclusion declaration may be submitted, for example, as a player who has a problem with gambling or as a family. Pagcor-License is still an option to submit exclusion of players who like fraud, theft, lies, and other similar crimes. After that, Pagco r-Processing sends exclusions, including the name and details of the excluded/ prohibited person on the game website in all organizations managed or regulated by Pagcor. In accordance with the political diagram of exclusion, players have the options to be excluded for six to five years.

What is the tax rate?

If a change in shareholders leads to a change in control, the C O-forming organization must notify Pagcor by requesting a member form change or a change in the registration certificate. If PAGCOR is publicly regarded as a registered company that regulates business, more than 5 % of the compatible organizations, such as the Filipino Stock Exchange (PSE) and PSE) Securities and Exchange Commission (SECS) Those who buy beneficiaries in the class need to be notified to Pagcor. Similarly, those who have more than 10 % of the beneficiary of each class of the corresponding organizations must be publicly regarded as a registered company, disclose information, and submit approval to SEC and PSE.

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Are there any proposals for changing gambling laws and regulations in the next 12-24 months? If so, please provide an overview of the proposed changes and likely timing.

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What key regulatory developments are proposed or on the horizon in the next 12-24 months?

* District authorities set taxes and levies in each jurisdiction area. The prizes earned in the tax chance game for the prize will eventually receive 20%of taxes and be retained by the game operator until the prize is paid. However, a prize of 10. 000 pounds or less is declared as a normal income at the end of the year, and 5-32%of individual income taxes are imposed. Sweepstakes managed by the Philippine charity prizes and prize money from treasure lottery are not subject to taxation. When determining the tax rate of the gaming operator, it is recommended that our taxes are consulted because the tax rate and exemption will vary depending on the type of activity.

Do you foresee any imminent risks to the growth of the gambling market in your jurisdiction?

Recently, both the Philippines and legislative prefectures have called for the absolute prohibition of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in the Philippines. This is due to the fact that the police stepped into the location where POGO is operated and gathered evidence of illegal acts. In September 2023, the Philippine Senate committee proposed a report to recommend POGO's full prohibition, and 10 of the 24 Senate signed. It is explained because it is suspected of the relationship between POGO's activities and the spread of atrocities such as human trafficking, cyber crimes, and financial fraud. Given the current situation, it is unclear whether this ban will be legislated.

If a gambling start-up was looking for a jurisdiction in which to commence its activities, why would it choose yours?

Pagcor has announced that it is working on the privatization of 41 casinos currently operated by Pagcor, with the desire to move to a pure regulatory function by 2028. In other words, Pagcor wants to focus on its own regulation for the next few years. This is also considered a business opportunity for gambling operators who may be interested in the acquisition of Pacor Casino.