Pagcor License Verification

Responsible Gaming Code of Practice

Gaming or Gambling is commonly used to refer to activities which involve wagering, odds and prize. While it is considered an enjoyable form of entertainment, gaming can have negative impact to the player and his family and community when done in excess. PAGCOR, the Philippine government arm that regulates authorized gaming establishments around the country, expects gaming services provided by its Licensees to be delivered in a responsible manner. This Code of Practice sets out rules and guidelines on Responsible Gaming that will be adopted by all PAGCOR-operated and licensed entities in authorized gaming establishments, in order to minimize potential harm to the individual players and the community, to prevent gambling addiction and to prohibit underage gambling. Though the principles are intended to apply to all gaming operators, the method of implementing this Code will vary according to the form of gaming. The Rules defined herein are based on present best global practices.They must be complied with as minimum standards. Manuals for different forms of gaming shall have specific implementing guidelines. As best global practice is constantly evolving and changing in the light of updates in research, technology and business practices, this Code of Practice and the different Manuals will be subject to regular review and evaluation.

Terms And Conditions

Pagcor Games and Amusements Board (PGAB) regulates and supervises professional sports and allied activities to combat and prevent the existence and proliferation of illegal bookie joints and other forms of organized illegal gambling connected with all play-for-pay sports and amusement games. PGAB shall exercise supervision and regulation over the operation and conduct of the mentioned professional sports and casino their activities in order to promote and maintain orderly, honest and fair conduct of games; provide protection to the betting public and patrons, practicing licensees in the professional sport concerned; and make professional sports activities a stable base for revenue generation.

Functions

In line with the goals and objectives envisioned behind its establishment and pursuant to its various mandates, the PGAB is provided with complete power and authority to perform the duties and responsibilities inherent in the work aspects cited hereunder.

Law Enforcement

The PGAB is empowered to fully implement and enforce laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct of all professional sports and games locally and the activities of professional athletes, game officials and officiating sports personnel.

Professional Licensing & Supervision

The PGAB issues and grants, upon application and after full compliance with all requirements therefore, license to professional sports practitioners and monitor their performances and activities to obviate any infraction of the terms and conditions of such licenses.

Rule Making

This Board formulates, adopts and promulgates rules, regulations, guidelines and policies to govern the conduct of professional sports and Casino games and activities and responsibilities of professional athletes.

Quasi-Judicial Adjudication

The PGAB may initiate, undertake, hear and decide any investigation for any violation of its rules and regulations concerning professional sports and Casino games and, in connection therewith, may issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum.

Restricted Territories

For various legal or commercial reasons, we do not permit accounts to be opened by, or used from, customers based in certain jurisdictions, including the United States of America and its territories and France, Afghanistan, Belgium, Brunei, Iran, Myanmar, Zimbabwe. Contact customer service support team for full list. This list of jurisdictions may be changed by us from time to time with or without notice. You agree that you shall not open an account, nor attempt to use your account, if you are based in any of these jurisdictions.