1 in 4 online gamblers in PH say outright ban won't work

1 in 4 online gamblers in PH say outright ban won't work

MANILA, Philippines — One in every four (75 percent) of surveyed players say an outright ban on online gambling will not stop this popular activity, a study by research firm The Fourth Wall said. Respondents say it will only drive them toward underground sites, social media betting and unregulated foreign platforms.  Instead, 80 percent of

Philippine Church urges total ban on online gambling

According to The Inquirer, the Catholic Church in the Philippines has renewed its call for a total ban on online gambling, arguing that the industry causes serious social damage, despite government claims about its economic benefits. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), voiced strong disapproval during the Philippine Conference on New Evangelisation in Manila. He disclosed that Alejan…

Survey finds most Filipinos who gamble online prefer regulated sites due to concerns over safety, legitimacy

A survey of over 1,000 Filipinos who currently use online gambling platforms has found that safety and legitimacy is their number one concern, with most preferring to play on regulated sites. Filipino-focused sociocultural research firm The Fourth Wall, which conducted the study, said it surveyed over 1,000 current online players from urbanized areas across Mega Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro Davao and key cities in other growth centers nationwide. A…