Asia
PAGCOR ORDERS TAKEDOWN OF GAMBLING BILLBOARDS

In a memorandum issued on July 7, PAGCOR directed all licensees, suppliers, system administrators, and gaming venue operators to take down gambling ad materials, including those displayed on trains, buses, jeepneys, and taxis.
The agency emphasized that only institutional or responsible gaming campaignsâsubject to PAGCORâs approvalâwill be permitted moving forward.
âWe have given all our licensees and stakeholders until August 15 to completely remove all gambling-related ads,â said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco.
âPrior to that, stakeholders must also submit an inventory of their existing billboard and wallscape advertisements by July 16.â
The inventory, according to Mr. Tengco, must include the size, material, location, rental contract expiration, and the corresponding permit number from the Ad Standards Council (ASC).
The PAGCOR chief said the move is part of the state gaming agencyâs commitment to promote a safer and more responsible gaming environment in the country.
âWhile PAGCOR is mandated to regulate the gaming industry and generate revenues for nation-building, we do not want to encourage a culture of gambling addiction,â he said.
âRegulating excessive and pervasive gambling advertisements is a critical step in protecting vulnerable sectors of society, especially the youth.â
The agency also warned against replacing the dismantled advertisements with new gambling promotions, stressing that non-compliance will be dealt with accordingly.
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