Philippines lawmaker Rep. Samuel Pagdilao, former police officer, has expressed his concerns regarding online gambling and its effects on the younger demographic and has introduced House bill 4540 for tougher regulations.
The bill reportedly implements closer monitoring of online gambling to further protect minors.
Violation of regulations, according to the bill, will come with jail time and a fine or both for any licensee in the Philippines.
Parents and guardians allowing their children gamble are also subject to 5 to 10 years in prison, a fine of P100,000 or both.
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jade
11 years ago
Super Hero
Come on now, even the Philippines have online gambling. From everything that I hear about the place, they don't have a whole lot over there. Why can't the US have online gambling. That was a rhetorical question, you don't have to answer. I know why, them damn dirty politicians and rich xxxxxxx.............
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