Arden Consult has argued that the Philippines should adopt a dedicated online gaming law rather than rely primarily on PAGCOR’s charter and regulator-issued circulars.
The firm says rules that can be changed administratively leave operators exposed to sudden policy shifts.Proposed scope
The analysis recommends putting licensable activities, regulator responsibilities, eligibility criteria, fees and taxes into primary legislation. It also highlights payment providers: financial controls may be harder for unlicensed operators to evade than website blocking alone.
PAGCOR has already introduced full KYC before deposits, a minimum online gambling age of 21, advertising restrictions and self-exclusion tools. Arden’s position is an industry legal recommendation, not a government bill. Operators, suppliers, affiliates and payment firms should distinguish current rules from the proposed statutory framework.