Neophyte Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants a government review of its policy on gambling and gaming to make it difficult for hard-earned money to be gambled away in casinos. “Since the (Philippines) is one of the most liberal counties in the gambling and gaming industry, our government should review its policy on gambling and gaming. The new policy should make it difficult for the hard-earned money of our ordinary citizens to be gambled away in casinos,” he added. The state gaming firm, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), earlier assured it was implementing strict measures on responsible gambling. READ: Pagcor sets measures vs gambling addiction“As the government’s gaming regulator, Pagcor ensures that such strict measures on responsible gaming are implemented not only by Pagcor-operated gaming establishments, but by all its licensees,” it added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 06, 2017 03:56 UTC