Pagcor promises crackdown on government officials who gamble

Philippine gaming regulator Pagcor has promised to actively enforce a provision in its Responsible Gaming Code of Practice that stipulates a Php100,000 (US$1,967) fine for any government official or employee found to have played in one of the country’s casinos. The warning followed a special event hosted by Pagcor and the Philippine National Police (PNP) at Solaire Resort & Casino this week at which new signage was unveiled warning government employees to abide by the law and avoid entering, staying or playing in casinos… Read more