The gambling industry has always been popular in the Philippines. It is a favored activity among Filipinos, and The industry attracts several tourists from China, Japan and South Korea.

Around 24,000 foreign workers have left the Philippines after online casinos ... The country’s largest hub for online gambling operators, Island Cove in Cavite Province, was shut down on ...

This country has strict laws prohibiting gambling ... Some government authorities want to ban all kinds of online gambling in the Philippines, which might lower the participation rates further.

Thailand prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to join president Xi Jinping’s fight against illegal online ...

Some industry analysts believe that in the next four years the Philippines will outpace Singapore, where gambling revenue amounted to US$6bn last year. But realising this goal will be tough.

While online gambling is legal in the Philippines, the promotion of such activities remains a contentious issue. A Rappler report highlighted the alarming trend of youth becoming increasingly ...