It took many months of probing into the operation of the Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGOs) before the legislature outlawed it and there was a concerted effort to throw out this malaise from our society, which brought heinous crimes into our country.

PAGCOR goes nuts over e-sabong

The Philippine gambling industry is poised to achieve record revenues of over P350 billion ($6.03 billion) this year, fueled by significant growth in the electronic gaming sector, according to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) Chairman Alejandro Tengco.

PH hits 'record' gambling revenues

Rental rates to crash; secondhand minivans to flourish

With the exit of Philippine overseas gaming operators (POGOs) in the country – many of which are linked to crimes committed in the country – an expected oversupply of condominium units and buildings is expected to suffer substantial rental declines (of about half their values before) and an oversupply of minivans used by POGO operations would flood the country.

Effects of POGO exit 

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a measure seeking to outlaw operations of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country as criminal activities linked to the industry continue to rise.

Bill outlawing POGO filed as crimes tied to industry rises

OLONGAPO CITY — Former Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairwoman and Administrator Wilma “Amy” T. Eisma formally took over as president and chief operating officer of the state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on April 18.

Former SBMA chair is PAGCOR president, COO

The real stakes of gambling in Laguna

Gambling continues to expand in Laguna; questions are now mounting about whether the province is truly benefiting from this booming industry or paying a hidden price.

Betting on growth or losing the game?

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