Banning Online Gaming Could Fuel Illegal Gambling, Lawmaker Warns
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Banning online gaming could fuel illegal gambling, lawmaker warns
MANILA, Philippines - A lawmaker has warned that an outright ban on online gaming could lead to an increase in illegal gambling activities.“History has shown us that banning a popular but controversial activity doesn’t make it disappear, it only drives it into the shadows, where there is no oversight, no accountability, and greater danger for our people,” Abra Rep. Joseph "JB" Bernos, who served as chairman of the House committee on games and am…


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As Congress once again deliberates on the impact of online gaming on the country’s society and economy, Abra Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos warned against a possible total ban on online gambling platforms. “A total ban on online gaming could inadvertently fuel the growth of underground and illegal internet gambling activities,” the lawmaker from Abra said. Bernos, who previously chaired the House committee on games and amusements and vice chaired the n…
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