The Philippines government has announced that it will shut down 175 Philippine offshore gambling operators (POGOs) and deport the thousands of Chinese nationals that work in the local online gambling industry.
Closures and deportations to begin in October
Philippines to Shut Down 175 Online Gambling Companies“The crackdown was triggered by reports of murder, kidnapping and other crimes committed by Chinese nationals against fellow Chinese nationals.”
Many of the 175 companies targeted for closure have already had their license revoked for failing to pay government fees or breaches of local gambling laws yet they continue to operate. Others have expired licenses that they have failed to renew.
The closures are set to start in October as will the deportation of Chinese employees of the companies.
Philippines to Shut Down 175 Online Gambling Companies Philippines to Shut Down 175 Online Gambling Companies
Ciaran McEneaney
Philippines to Shut Down 175 Online Gambling Companies