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DigiPlus Backs Tighter Rules on Online Gaming
The Philippine Star
|July 21, 2025
Digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has expressed its support for tighter regulations as calls mount for stricter controls on online gambling.
In a statement, DigiPlus said it is backing smart and balanced regulations that protect players, ensure industry accountability and sustain the economic value generated by the legal online gaming sector.
It also fully supports updated legislation, particularly around stronger penalties for illegal operators and clearer advertising standards.
This story is from the July 21, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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