PAGCOR Temporarily Shuts Down POGOs

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has temporarily suspended the operations of all POGOs and their service providers (SPs) based in Luzon.

PAGCOR issued a statement in which it outlined full details of restrictions on the country’s online gaming companies.

Those restrictions state that a “skeletal workforce at POGO operating sites are no longer allowed” and that all POGO employees must “remain in their places of residence, and no loitering or mass gatherings are allowed.”

POGOs located outside the Philippines’ main island of Luzon have been advised to follow the community quarantine measures adopted by their local government units.

“Our situation right now is different,” PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Andrea Domingo said.

“While revenue generation is important in our operations, the health and well-being being of every Filipino is our immediate priority. By practicing the health protocols recommended by our Health Department, we can all help curb, if not stop the spread of COVID-19,” Andrea Domingo added.

“This covers PAGCOR-owned and operated and licensed entities, casinos, bingo, sports betting, poker, slot machines and eGames,” PAGCOR said.