China Urges Philippines to Ban All Online Gambling!

[nakamura12]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

[Question123]

I know what is POGO's and yes many chinese works there and as of now there still contructing the area and still unfinished and they planned to build a casino . That pogos name is Island Cove and the governor who own that island sold to the chinese and allow to build casino and many Filipino complain about that. But I hope it will not affect the online gambling because of the Pogos.

[bisdak40]

I don't think that the Philippines will heed to China's call to ban all online gambling because one of the main source of income came from the casinos may it be online or offline and it's very critical to have that income as the Duterte administration needed that badly to fund the build build build program.

For now, maybe they can ban all Chinese from gambling on the Philippine soil, they can come here only as tourist.

[maydna]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

I think the Philippines government will not take a hard action to ban all online gambling because they believe that is not all Chinese citizens who were playing gambling but every people who visited the gambling places. So it does not make sense if the Philippines government ban all online gambling because if they do that, they can lose the income from online gambling unless the online gambling is not paying the royalty or revenue to the government. But as long as online gambling still give a royalty to the government, I think the Philippines government will protect them and will provide an explanation for China government.

[jhonjhon]

China has put the care of the Philippines about the gambling life of its people. They don't want that the worst thing happen in China will not be a curse to the citizen in the Philippines being in huge debt because of gambling https://www.rappler.com/thought-leaders/238562-analysis-duterte-pogo-dilemma.

With all that matters, President Duterte will take action which is favorable to the community and not for the sake of money to be collected from the said POGO's start-up. If they agreed with the rules and policies imposed, probably they will continue to run this gambling institution.

[mich]

Sounds like more of a issue with embezzled funds and illegally recruited workers
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-philippines-china-gambling/china-urges-philippines-to-ban-online-gambling-idUSKCN1VB16P
Tough to get a online gambling license if you live in this part of the world

[rosezionjohn]

Oh well, many Filipinos are complaining about the influx of Chinese workers here so this call should be supported by them.

I don't think the Philippine government will take heed to the call of the Chinese government because, at this point, it's one of the country's major source of income and it needs all the funds it can get to accomplish many of its huge plans.

Aside from illegal workers,  the Chinese government probably found it disturbing also that they are missing out on the incomes generated from online casinos.

[Baofeng]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

Earlier this year, I opened up this thread: Philippines' PH Resorts Group gets regulatory nod for $350 million share offerin

So it looks like Philippines is somewhat leaning on online and offline casino to bring revenues in the country. So I doubt that the government will listen to China, if Philippines wanted to stop it then they shouldn't offer gambling licenses and stop the influx of Chinese coming to the Philippines. But it's too late already, in my opinion. There is big money involved here, and I think that Duterte won't heed their call.

[arpon11]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

Earlier this year, I opened up this thread: Philippines' PH Resorts Group gets regulatory nod for $350 million share offerin

So it looks like Philippines is somewhat leaning on online and offline casino to bring revenues in the country. So I doubt that the government will listen to China, if Philippines wanted to stop it then they shouldn't offer gambling licenses and stop the influx of Chinese coming to the Philippines. But it's too late already, in my opinion. There is big money involved here, and I think that Duterte won't heed their call.

I read this news when you opened this thread some time ago and I was wondering why should China give that type of other to Philippines! It will be unfair if Philippine decide to ban casino and both offshore and online gambling. This is one of the biggest revenue source for Philippine and it just like asking China to stop manufacturing phones and other forms of technology because it is destroying African economies.

[Naida_BR]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

I don't think that this is fair for Philippines.
Philippines is a free country with its own rules and regulations. And I think that the gambling industry is one of the most profitable in the country. If they ban online gambling then this will be a strong hit for their economy.

[jrrsparkles]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

If Philippines need China's help for their development of their country then they might accept their call but this reason is enough to ban all the gambling activities on other country where millions of natives having that habit? I don't think so,they might implement a law like Chinese don't have to run or work in a casino and if they found their Visa or any kind of legal actions will be taken against them.

[peter0425]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

That’s the most stupid advice China made so far.knowing that Chinese is the biggest Gambling operator in the Philippines?and the most illegal workers so far is  Chinese in casinos they’ve run?this only proves how sh*t their government towards Philippines
And also the “Philippine Embassy “as well is part of this as they are not strict in implementing the law about alien workers and besides they issued a special working permit so the so called “professional Chinese”can work when the truth is laborer is what abusing the permits
Duterte must be strict about these abusive Chinese that commanding the country while the truth are being abused

[Janation]

If the Philippines agree to that, will they stop bullying the country?

I don't think so. They roam the seas that they do not own, and now they want us to ban online gambling for them? If I will be the one deciding to this I will say no. Filipinos are not fund of online gambling so I don't think this is a problem in our country. That is their problem, not ours.

[shoreno]

If the Philippines agree to that, will they stop bullying the country?

I don't think so. They roam the seas that they do not own, and now they want us to ban online gambling for them? If I will be the one deciding to this I will say no. Filipinos are not fund of online gambling so I don't think this is a problem in our country. That is their problem, not ours.

as long as the gambling is not illegal and have a proper certificate i dont see any reasons to ban it but let say its the opposite or if gambling dont have any certificates and other legal documents to show , the ph country should have banned them instantly without any signal for china  .  when it comes to bullying  , that is already a different story  .   china might insist to continue doing it   .  we know china is also ambitious and wants more power

[coin-investor]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

I think it's the obligation of the Chinese government, to restrict their own people from going to the Philippines and working illegally, in the Philippines, there are huge migration of Chinese, in fact, there are areas in the capital of the Philippines that are full of Chinese workers, there are even restaurants and establishment dedicated to Chinese.

They cannot catch and do surveillance to all these Chinese immigrants there are too many of them against only few immigrants agents.

It's good news that the Philippines suspense the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

[acroman08]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

It's Ironic that they ask to ban all online gambling site in the Philippines because Chinese citizen are working illegally and are
subjected to "modern slavery" due to severe limitation of personal freedom while they themselves are doing the same
to their citizen and their citizen doing the same to other foreign workers. if you ask me, I think they have other motives why they
are asking for this.

[btc_angela]

How come China is meddling on Philippine affair now?  They have been so close and even the President of the Philippines allows the influx of Chinese and I'm sure they've given the blessing to Duterte to open its flood gate to gambling business in the Philippines. So it's kinda ironic that now they are advising them to shut down forms of gambling? I'm sure there are some political motivations behind this and it seems that the relationship are going sour now, specially after their meeting recently.

[FlightyPouch]

Any further explanation about this news? Why are they talking about "modern slavery" is they are bullying a country and I think it is like the Philippines are their slaves telling us what to do or what to think of. It is all in the hands of our President, Rodrigo Duterte to ban or not to ban online gambling.

[GreatArkansas]

If the Philippines agree to that, will they stop bullying the country?

I don't think so. They roam the seas that they do not own, and now they want us to ban online gambling for them? If I will be the one deciding to this I will say no. Filipinos are not fund of online gambling so I don't think this is a problem in our country. That is their problem, not ours.

Hell no. This issue is nothing to do about harassment of China in the Philippines especially on the islands which have more controversy.

Online Gambling is different with that, for what I heard, lot of Chinese people that are from China who is just landed in the Philippines just to operate gambling because, in their country, the gambling is illegal.
And those Chinese operators told that they have a lot of customers in different countries, not just on the Philippines, and I also heard that most of their customers are Chinese that didn't from China which is really unbelievable, I really can't trust those interviews and news about current issue about gambling in the Philippines now.

[Tipstar]

What do you guys think about China urges to ban all online gambling in Philippines?. One of their reason is that "The embassy said many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling entities are subjected to what media described as modern slavery due to severe limitation of their personal freedom and also Beijing welcomed the suspension of the issuance of new licenses for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO).

China want's to microhandle its citizens while gambling is deep rooted in Chinese society. There are many Chinese going to bordering town to gamble and many to launder their money. Macau and Hong Kong has been more restrictive that's why they are moving further. Chinese are familiar to online crypto gambling and a large amount of gambler comes from China.