The Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is enhancing efforts to crack down on the promotion of illegal online gambling sites by providing a list of influencers and online entities it says have been promoting and enabling such sites.
In a statement, the CICC – working alongside digital advocacy network Digital Pinoys – said it had provided a list to the Philippine National Police–Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) for formal investigation and case build-up – marking a firm escalation in the government’s campaign against platforms operating without authorization from regulator PAGCOR. Each detection activates immediate action by way of takedown requests, notices to explain and case referral, the CICC explained.
“The latest endorsements affirm the government’s commitment to hold accountable not just illegal operators, but also individuals and entities who knowingly promote or enable these schemes online,” it said.
“Endorsement of these cases by the CICC signifies that evidence has been collected against the promoters, and that their case-buildup affirms that sufficient grounds exist for prosecution.”
The CICC added that it continues to track pages, personal accounts and paid online promotions found to be facilitating or advertising illegal gambling, with its collaboration with Digital Pinoys having contributed to a 93% reduction in reported illegal gambling links.
One Philippine esports identity announced late last week that he was launching a new livestream platform for the specific purpose of bringing together iGaming streamers and content creators in a responsible way by promoting only PAGCOR-licensed games.
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