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The gambling industry in the Philippines has a certain scale in Asia. It has legal casinos, mainly concentrated in specific areas. Online gambling is also quite active, attracting some international players. However, online gambling has also bred illegal operations. While regulating legal gambling,

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Ricky Razon bets on Bloomberry's online platform MegaFUNalo, aiming to offset the decline in Solaire's profits.

Ricky Razon bets on Bloomberry's online platform MegaFUNalo, aiming to offset the decline in Solaire's profits.

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After the raid near the Makati Jazz Residences, an illegal POGO den was busted, 41 people were rescued, and 7 suspects were arrested.

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. will invite church officials to join the agency formulating online gambling policies!

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Strongly prohibited! Nearly 9,000 illegal online gambling sites in the Philippines have been shut down!

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