Definition of Illegal Gambling
- Illegal gambling involves participation in unlicensed or unauthorized games involving monetary or valuable wagers
- Includes games dependent on chance, skill, or both
- Activities outside the licensing authority’s territorial jurisdiction classified as illegal
Regulation of Online Gambling
- Licensed online gambling operators must not allow bets or participation from persons outside the territorial jurisdiction of the licensing authority
- Participation by persons outside Philippine territory is allowed
- License to operate online gambling is non-transferable and cannot be shared or encumbered
- Operators wanting to operate outside their license jurisdiction must secure separate licenses
Presidential Oversight
- Office of the President exercises oversight through an authorized representative
- Representative coordinates with agencies and may recommend issuance of rules/regulations
- Agencies directed to fully cooperate including PAGCOR, CEZA, AFAB, APECO, BIR, BI, BOC, AMLC, DILG, DICT, and PEZA
Reporting Requirements
- PAGCOR, CEZA, AFAB, APECO, and similar regulators to submit consolidated reports on illegal gambling fight
- Reports due within 6 months of order’s effectivity and every 6 months thereafter
Budget Provisions
- Funding for implementation from existing appropriations in the 2017 General Appropriations Act
- Future funding to be included in regular agency budgets
Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances
- All conflicting executive orders, rules, and regulations are revoked, amended, or modified as necessary
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect the remainder of the order
Effectivity Clause
- Order effective immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation