Gambling Is Legal In Our Country But if You Promote It Online You'll Go To Jail?

[Smartvirus]

"In this regard, this representation proposes the prohibition of online publication of materials that instruct or demonstrate gambling, commentaries, and advertisements that promote awareness of gambling activities,"

Any person who will be found publishing gambling-related content may face six months to one year imprisonment or a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000.

Senate bill seeks ban on pro-gambling online content

I can understand the reason behind the prohibition of any form of gambling promotion and that is in regards to the number of audience it could accord the industry and the internet does not discriminate on age grade, have hot zero control of the persons that would be fed this information hence, this becomes an attempt to limit or put some form of control on the public whom would be receiving this information.

Still, it doesn’t make a lot of sense as these are taxed industry and not allowing any form of internet publicity is directly hampering the growth of the industry which you’re taxing.
All that tough doesn’t stop humans from gambling and indirectly, these materials will go out.

[Zoomic]

This is a selfish rule
If the government wants to restrict gambling, they should do so completely and not let the existing businesses (casinos and other gambling companies) suffer because of no promotional activities and advertisements online and we know online promotion is one fast means of reaching a wider audience/customers. This is a greedy attempt on the side of the government, they clearly don't like gambling yet they legalise it so they can receive revenue from these gambling companies. It will only be fair if the government monitors online gambling promotions instead and place restrictions on certain promotional contents, including some channels used to promote such contents.

[Quidat]

"In this regard, this representation proposes the prohibition of online publication of materials that instruct or demonstrate gambling, commentaries, and advertisements that promote awareness of gambling activities,"

Any person who will be found publishing gambling-related content may face six months to one year imprisonment or a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000.

Senate bill seeks ban on pro-gambling online content

I can understand the reason behind the prohibition of any form of gambling promotion and that is in regards to the number of audience it could accord the industry and the internet does not discriminate on age grade, have hot zero control of the persons that would be fed this information hence, this becomes an attempt to limit or put some form of control on the public whom would be receiving this information.

Still, it doesn’t make a lot of sense as these are taxed industry and not allowing any form of internet publicity is directly hampering the growth of the industry which you’re taxing.
All that tough doesn’t stop humans from gambling and indirectly, these materials will go out.

It wouldnt be still something that cant be stopped despite of those prohibitions when it comes to exposure on which if gambling industry on such country is really just that doing well
then it wont really be needing that much exposure. The thing i do have in mind is on whats the reason that they do prohibit those kind of gestures or showcase those wins is that
they dont really like to get those negative inputs or impressions by the public despite of its being legal. We do know that not all would really be pleased out when it comes to
gambling despite of being allow but of course there would really be a certain market for that and its something that couldnt really be stopped.

As a citizen then if its something that you would be put up in jail, then why the heck you would really be doing such thing?

[Wakate]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

So if you post that you won in horse racing or you post the winning bets in daily lottery you will likely get charged and penalize, so what do you think of this law, is this right?

"In this regard, this representation proposes the prohibition of online publication of materials that instruct or demonstrate gambling, commentaries, and advertisements that promote awareness of gambling activities,"

Any person who will be found publishing gambling-related content may face six months to one year imprisonment or a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000.

Senate bill seeks ban on pro-gambling online content

I think this is a big trap for gamblers especially those that are not aware that advertising or talking about gambling activities would bring a big penalty. This is why we need to always read and make sure that any country we are going to, we know the law they so we don't become victims of circumstances we are nit aware about. In this kind of country that gambling is eligible but a single adverts attract sanctions that generate funds for the government. I think this is a trap and we should be aware of what we are doing so we don't become a victim of what we don't know and this is mostly for the expatriates living in a new country.

[Potato Chips]

This is one bill that is interesting to follow, gambling is very much legal in our country and many content creators are getting rich creating content about gambling,

and content creators are just the tip of the iceberg. The government is likely earning millions from taxes and fees from gambling operators. Winners from some jackpots may get taxed as well. A full blown ban on promotions will surely hit the industry.

I don't think it will reach this forum, its only for content creators on social medias who have large following,

I guess you have a point with bitcointalk being a non-mainstream platform hence likely won't be on their radar. From a resources to reward ratio perspective, it's such a poor target as well because it doesn't take a genius to know no one, if not, most would be able to pay huge fines.

[Raflesia]

This is a little strange actually because if in the end the senate's goal as said in the article is to reduce or even make gambling nonexistent in the country then indeed all forms of gambling should be prohibited not only in the online form but in the offline form because it would be very useless if they really want to stop gambling activities for the community or the youth in the country but indeed legalize gambling even there are still some legal outlets for lotteries or horse racing as you said . Its just like you forbid your child to play games but you buy a console that can be used for your child

But maybe in this case there is another consideration where it is to limit students because for some online sites that do not use KYC then anyone has the right to be in it unlike lottery outlets or casinos that are already visible then there must be some special requirements that can be used as a reference that only adults can be in it but it is a little silly because in the end gambling still exists and it doesnt make sense with this reason.

The lawmaker said the proposed legislation is deemed instrumental to lessen, if not at all eliminate, the exposure and impact of gambling to the general public, especially the youth, that brings lasting damage to individuals, families, and even communities.

[Issa56]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

And what’s the reason for that? Since you are from the country, you should know the reason why the government places ban on gambling advertisements in your country, because I haven’t heard something like this before and it’s really surprising to me. How will you allow gambling in a country, but you decided to place ban on gambling advertisement, with a fine and risk being jailed, definitely their will be a reason for that, but any reason for it, it looks some how to me, and it doesn’t make any sense to me.  

If the government is against gambling, then they should just place ban on it, instead of giving strict rules, and I don’t know if you can mention the country which you are from, maybe I can just do more research about the reason for banning gambling advertisement.

[carlfebz2]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

And what’s the reason for that? Since you are from the country, you should know the reason why the government places ban on gambling advertisements in your country, because I haven’t heard something like this before and it’s really surprising to me. How will you allow gambling in a country, but you decided to place ban on gambling advertisement, with a fine and risk being jailed, definitely their will be a reason for that, but any reason for it, it looks some how to me, and it doesn’t make any sense to me.  

If the government is against gambling, then they should just place ban on it, instead of giving strict rules, and I don’t know if you can mention the country which you are from, maybe I can just do more research about the reason for banning gambling advertisement.

Totally could make out some questions on why they've done such thing? They might not really just that want to published it out specially on television broadcast. Despite of gambling been allowed or legal
they dont want to let those children do see those ads on TV on which it might be giving out that kind of potential addiction. They are allowing on something that not allowed to make ads
on which same as you said that it would really be that raising up those kind of questions in mind on how they do that. If this would be the law then no one on their right minds would really be that
trying out to oppose on what the government had been set. There's nothing we can do but to follow on what the rules or laws are. You can gamble and incase you do win the better keep it
on yourself rather than on putting up yourself on such trouble.

[GxSTxV]

I won’t say weird since it’s the same here in our region, where gambling lotto games are promoted normally on our national television channel, but they forbid you from promoting your winnings or opening casinos. The government is the only one who can promote and launch games for individuals to gamble. Otherwise, everything else is illegal.
This tells us that some governments are totally unaware of gambling games and the differences between one and another, also they intend ti benefit only their wallets instead of letting others to invest opening casinos or players to enjoy.

[cabron]

I agree with those kids exposed to online casinos. The promotion of casinos should be monitored, anyone shouldn't be allowed to just promote to all audiences. A law for this I guess is necessary.

I won’t say weird since it’s the same here in our region, where gambling lotto games are promoted normally on our national television channel, but they forbid you from promoting your winnings or opening casinos. The government is the only one who can promote and launch games for individuals to gamble. Otherwise, everything else is illegal.
This tells us that some governments are totally unaware of gambling games and the differences between one and another, also they intend ti benefit only their wallets instead of letting others to invest opening casinos or players to enjoy.

It's not just about ads but the streamers online promoting these casinos are getting popular and their videos are shared because of the popularity of crypto. People are playing for the first time is increasing and their government is probably alarmed at the number of social media accounts reposting online casinos and trying to earn referral links.

[angrybirdy]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

So if you post that you won in horse racing or you post the winning bets in daily lottery you will likely get charged and penalize, so what do you think of this law, is this right?

"In this regard, this representation proposes the prohibition of online publication of materials that instruct or demonstrate gambling, commentaries, and advertisements that promote awareness of gambling activities,"

Any person who will be found publishing gambling-related content may face six months to one year imprisonment or a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000.

Senate bill seeks ban on pro-gambling online content

it seems that the most target of this bill is for those influencers who will promote gambling in their contents. Because that's here in our country, usually when you watch videos via social media, you'll be surprised at the end of the video, there are a few minutes reserved for that in their promotion video, which for me is wrong. Why? Because there are content creators when the content is  for younger people so that means there are minors watching it and then suddenly there will be gambling at the end? what will the minor think? that gambling is just a normal game, we know how curious and talented they are, maybe later they are not of legal age but they already know how to gamble. That's also why the house bill was passed because of the number of complaints. Because here in our country, there are more and more influencers who promote gambling because the online gambling sites offer a lot of money to the people who will promote it and of course because money is involve, the others have no choice but to accept it.

[mirakal]

This is a selfish rule
If the government wants to restrict gambling, they should do so completely and not let the existing businesses (casinos and other gambling companies) suffer because of no promotional activities and advertisements online and we know online promotion is one fast means of reaching a wider audience/customers. This is a greedy attempt on the side of the government, they clearly don't like gambling yet they legalise it so they can receive revenue from these gambling companies. It will only be fair if the government monitors online gambling promotions instead and place restrictions on certain promotional contents, including some channels used to promote such contents.

I think the government behaved like this since they just want to protect the welfare of their citizens not to fall into gambling addiction most particularly for minors who don’t have sufficient knowledge when it comes to gambling. Social media has become so influential these days and that even a single post about gambling can possibly attract thousands of aspiring gamblers. Gambling should be done in moderation, but if those gamblers who have winning history in gambling will continue to post positive views about gambling, and the government will not prohibit them from doing, then it’s as good to think that the government is allowing its citizens to fall eventually into gambling addiction.

Hence, proper rules and regulations should still be exercised when it comes to gambling, regardless of the fact that gambling is recognized and legalized in the country.

[topbitcoin]

The rules OP mentioned, sound very contradictory. Because how could it not be... on the one hand, the country legalizes gambling, with many lottery outlets and places for betting on horse racing, but on the other hand, the country also threatens every gambler with fines and imprisonment for individuals who post or talk about gambling. . And this raises the question of whether gambling in this country is actually legal or not, because regulations like this will not only restrain lottery outlet owners but also their fans. Although I understand quite well, that this rule was deliberately created with the aim of controlling gambling activities carried out by the public, in order to anticipate the negative impacts of gambling. However, it seems that it would be better if regarding regulations, fines and penalties, this could be reviewed again and an evaluation carried out so that the right balance between regulation and freedom of speech can be ensured.

[lienfaye]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

So if you post that you won in horse racing or you post the winning bets in daily lottery you will likely get charged and penalize, so what do you think of this law, is this right?

Probably it's because of the influencers promoting gambling. They have many followers idolizing them especially the minors who are already exposed in social media. Many of these popular personality are now promoting gambling which is not really a good influence to many. Thus, it's not surprising if the Government will prohibit gambling promotions online.

Although it seems not fair since there are also physical gambling (like lotteries) wherein many people are exposed regardless of the age thus there's no difference really.

[Maus0728]

I believe that this has to do with the fact that our country (the Philippines) is a hypocritically conservative of a country, what I mean by that is that most people in the country including the ruling class have a selective values and Christian morals that they're being used.

Another reason that I believe why this is a thing here is probably because the government don't want you to be competing with them when it comes to gambling business, that's the reason why they've got so much lottery outlets especially in poor neighborhoods is because gambling business is so profitable that they can't afford to have a competition but since they can't outright ban businessmen from making their own gambling business since doing so would make them a hypocrite all over again, they do the oppression as subtle as possible, and they do that by using that law that you've mentioned, with less people knowing about gambling and those businesses, the smaller the option is, which means that they're going to be able to see only the ones that are promoted by the government.

The second reason why I think that they're doing this is just a conspiracy theory of mine, might make sense to me but not to everyone as there's probably holes in my theory that might refute it though.

[Crypt0Gore]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

So if you post that you won in horse racing or you post the winning bets in daily lottery you will likely get charged and penalize, so what do you think of this law, is this right?

"In this regard, this representation proposes the prohibition of online publication of materials that instruct or demonstrate gambling, commentaries, and advertisements that promote awareness of gambling activities,"

Any person who will be found publishing gambling-related content may face six months to one year imprisonment or a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000.

Senate bill seeks ban on pro-gambling online content

This is strange, and the only thing that I can think about is

1. Maybe the government believes that online is far more powerful and mind controlling, they might believe that talking about gambling online will influence the leaders of tomorrow in their country, and if no one is talking about gambling online they can control irresponsible offline? Its just a guess.

2. Talking about gambling online can motivate people to start their own online gambling which can attract a lot of people than located casinos, maybe they want the located casinos to be in business since they are likely getting something from the casinos.

Some countries have weird rules and it's better if you keep to them, don't be persuaded by what people are telling you, because they are not in the same country as you, if something happens it won't affect them but you.

[bakasabo]

Indeed this is a weird situation in your country. I have a bit strange situation in my country either. Offline casinos are legal. Online casinos are legal only if they are registered in my country and have local license. When I open other online casinos pages, sometimes I get a redirection to «gambling supervision inspection» page with a clause that usage of foreign online casinos is illegal and future its usage will get fined. And sometimes I did not get a redirection and can use foreign online casinos.

[Reatim]

I find this unusual and weird I live in a country where gambling is legal there are lotto outletss in every corner, there are horse racing betting outlet and there are online betting station that originates in our country and yet there is a pending bill that if you're going to post or talk about gambling you'll likely going to get fine of 500k pesos or $90k and you will also land in jail.

So if you post that you won in horse racing or you post the winning bets in daily lottery you will likely get charged and penalize, so what do you think of this law, is this right?

"In this regard, this representation proposes the prohibition of online publication of materials that instruct or demonstrate gambling, commentaries, and advertisements that promote awareness of gambling activities,"

Any person who will be found publishing gambling-related content may face six months to one year imprisonment or a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000.

Senate bill seeks ban on pro-gambling online content

Maybe because of the rampant gambling advertising happening in gambling world now , almost every area of internet now has Gambling post that is now even very young kids are being a target of these advertisers so I think that made the lawmaker to have this in their target bills.

imagine you are allowing your kids having their facebook that you limit their friends and communications but here it is , those gambling ads popping everywhere? sorry but in this part I agree with the law makers .,

[adpinbr]

Well, I don’t really think this is possible just going to jail because you posted something about gambling or gambling casino, gambling has been existing for a long time lotto  different countries Has gambling activities and it has been existing. I don’t think it’s something that will be hidden people even do advert consigning their Lotto or gambling shops so many people depends on gambling even the rich not just the poor so this is not like a problem, so I don’t know why it will be issue of someone going to jail if you put something about gambling because a lot of adverts and promotion is going on in gambling so I don’t see it as a problem

[LDL]

This is a selfish rule
If the government wants to restrict gambling, they should do so completely and not let the existing businesses (casinos and other gambling companies) suffer because of no promotional activities and advertisements online and we know online promotion is one fast means of reaching a wider audience/customers. This is a greedy attempt on the side of the government, they clearly don't like gambling yet they legalise it so they can receive revenue from these gambling companies. It will only be fair if the government monitors online gambling promotions instead and place restrictions on certain promotional contents, including some channels used to promote such contents.

Although the law seems selfish at the moment, the matter is not so bad, especially if you analyze it well, then you will not consider the government's action as a selfish law. In particular, the government of that country has legalized gambling and casino, it is legalized by a natural law, but the government may not allow the promotion of gambling in that way, that is why it has strictly prohibited the promotion of gambling.
Considering the economic condition of a country, the government legalizes some prohibited things like smoking and drinking, but these two prohibited things are exempted by the government due to the large amount of tax. The government legalizes gambling and casinos just because of extra tax but keeping in mind the young generation the government stops the promotion of some things only considering the interest of the country despite legalizing all these prohibited things. It can be said to be a special strategy of the government.