PAGCOR rolls out website to check legit online games 

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday launched a website where the public can check the legitimacy of online gaming providers.

In a news release, PAGCOR said the “PAGCOR Guarantee” site (www.pagcor.ph/pagcorguarantee) was meant to crack down on illegal online games and bolster player protection.

The gaming industry regulator said the initiative was aimed at providing a transparent and reliable reference for players and stakeholders amid the proliferation of fraudulent online gaming sites.

“This new website will help our players easily identify and verify whether the online gaming sites are duly licensed before playing or making any payments,” said PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco.

“By providing the public with a quick and accessible way to check a site’s legitimacy, we are empowering them to make informed decisions and avoid falling victim to fraudsters and scammers,”added Tengco.

The PAGCOR Guarantee site features a regularly updated list of licensed internet gaming platforms under the agency’s oversight. 

Players can also directly enter the gaming sites through the page.

“Illegal online gaming sites not only endanger players but also erode public trust and deprive the government of vital revenues,” said the PAGCOR chief. 

“The PAGCOR Guarantee is a key component of our regulatory framework to protect both the industry and the Filipino people,” said Tengco.—LDF, GMA Integrated News