Internet Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations

PAGCOR

INTERNET GAMING - LICENSING AND REGULATION GROUP Offshore Gaming Licensing Department

INTERNET GAMING COMPLIANCE

AND ENFORCEMENT

REGULATIONS

Rev. No: 1 Effectivity:

*Revision pertains only to the form, i.e. change penaities under the Internet Gaming Licensing of logo. All provisions, terms and conditions table of offenses. Regulations which was approved by the Boaro on July 6, 2023, shall remain in force and effect as well as applicable

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IMPORTANT Oqm

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in this manual. the right to change its policies and to amend, modify, or supplement any information This manual is subject to change from time to time to adapt to the continual development and evolution of internet gaming in the Philippines. PAGCOR reserves

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Authority (APECO) and Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) in issuing authority of PAGCOR over offshore gaming operations. On February 2, 2017, Executive Order No. 13, series of 2017 clarified and mandated the territorial jurisdictions of state gambling regulators such as the PAGCOR, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport licenses to online gambling activities. Consequently, it strengthened the regulatory

On July 11, 2018, the PAGCOR Board of Directors approved the Offshore Gaming Regulatory Manual (OGRM) which has served as the main guide over the issuance of offshore gaming licenses and the regulation of offshore gaming licensees.

From its inception, the OGRM has been revised through piece-meal amendments from the observations, experiences, and evaluations in the regulation of offshore gaming operations.

involved in scams and other fraudulent activities. As a result, the offshore gaming hounded it and have even led to calls for the outright ban of the industry. To be sure, the regulation of the industry has had many challenges along the way. Recently, several Licensees and accredited Service Providers were found to be industry's credibility has been tainted, in addition to the previous issues that have

While imposing fines and issuing suspension/cancellation orders are easier ways to respond to these violations, it cannot be ignored that there is a need to revisit current regulations. Moreover, at present, five years into its life cycle, the OGRM is due for a major revision.

Hence, the crafting of new regulations as PAGCOR aims to maintain the highest responsible online gaming environment. standards of integrity and show its dedication to fostering a transparent and

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGULATION 1 CITATION AND INTERPRETATION

REGULATION 2 GENERAL COMPLIANCE

REGULATION 3 COMPLIANCE CHECKING 6

REGULATION 4 COMPLIANCE REVIEW

REGULATION 5 ENFORCEMENT MEASURES. 9

REGULATION 6 INSPECTION PROCEDURES 19

REGULATION 7 GUIDELINES ON GAMING TABLES 2

REGULATION 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 23

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REGULATION 1. CITATION AND INTERPRETATION

Enforcement Regulations." Section 1. This manual shall be referred to as the "Internet Gaming Compliance and

Section 2. In these regulations, all words and phrases shall have the same meaning as prescribed in the Internet Gaming Definitions Regulations.

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REGULATION 2.GENERAL COMPLIANCE

responsible for all obligations imposed by all applicable regulations. licenselauthorization, continuously fulfill and comply with all requirements and be Section 1. A licenseelauthorized provider shall, throughout the term of its

license/authorization, comply with the policies and procedures which must be notified to the OGLD in terms of any internet regulations, and any breach of such policies and procedures shall be tantamount to a breach of internet gaming regulations. Section 2. A licensee/authorized provider shall, throughout the term of its

Section 3. The PAGCOR, through the OGLD, may require a licensee/authorized provider to take actions, implement procedures or systems, to make submissions, to provide information, reports, compliance certificates and, or any other evidence of

licensee's/authorized provider's compliance with all applicable regulations. compliance to the PAGCOR, on a regular or ad hoc basis, to demonstrate the

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REGULATION 3.COMPLIANCE CHECKING

Section 1. The PAGCOR Monitoring Team shall regularly check the conduct and/or operations of a licensee/authorized provider, copy furnish the OGLD.

submissions. notify the licensee/authorized provider of this fact through a Notice to Explain, giving such licensee/authorized provider a reasonable time to make any relevant Section 2. If the OGLD receives a report pertaining to the conduct and/or operations which are not, or may not be, in accordance with the applicable regulations, it shall

Provided that if the licensee/authorized provider fails to make submissions within the submission and resolve the matter based on the information available to it. prescribed period, the OGLD shall impose appropriate sanctions for the non-

Provided further that, in the checking, the OGLD may also request any information from third parties that directly or indirectly provide one or more services to, or obtain one or more services from, the licenseelauthorized provider that it deems relevant. without requiring the consent of the licensee/authorized provider and with or without informing the licensee/authorized provider.

may initiate a compliance review and/or take such other measures, including enforcement measures, as it may deem appropriate. Section 3. If the licenseelauthorized provider fails to make submissions or, in its submissions, does not address any of the concerns raised by the OGLD, the latter

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REGULATION 4.COMPLIANCE REVIEW

shall initiate a Compliance Review of such licenseelauthorized provider. Section 1. When the OGLD has reason/s to suspect that a licensee/authorized of the Philippines or is otherwise no longer suitable to hold a licenselauthorization, it provider is conducting its affairs in serious breach of any applicable regulations or laws

it was initiated: Review through the issuance of a Show Cause Order indicating the reasons for which Section 2. The licensee/authorized provider shall be informed of the Compliance

Provided that where the OGLD reasonably believes that informing the without informing the licensee/authorized provider. licenseelauthorized provider by virtue of any applicable law, it may carry out the review licenseelauthorized provider of such Compliance Review may prejudice the investigation or any possible outcome thereof or is precluded from informing the

to request and/or access any and all information, documents and other things from the licensee/authorized provider or from third parties that directly or indirectly provide one provider, that it deems relevant. Section 3. In conducting the Compliance Review, the OGLD shall have the authority or more services to, or obtain one or more services from, the licenseelauthorized

from a third party, it shall not require the consent of the licenseelauthorized provider to which the information, documents or other things relate. Provided that where the OGLD requests information, documents, or any other things

personal data, the OGLD shall only request and, or access the personal data which it deems to be relevant to the review. Provided further that, where such information, documents, and other things constitute

Section 4. It shall be a violation of these regulations for the licensee/authorized Review or to neglect to collaborate therewith. provider not to provide the OGLD with any information, documents, and, or other things which the OGLD may require, or to otherwise hinder the OGLD's Compliance

Section 5. The OGLD may require the conduct of probity checking upon suspicion or verified information that a licensee/authorized provider is involved illegal and/or criminal activities.

person with a report thereon which shall include: Section 6. When the Compliance Review is concluded, it shall provide the authorized

b. The violations of applicable regulations by the licensee/authorized provider, if a. The reason/s for which the review was initiated; c. The enforcement measures which the OGLD has deemed fit to take in the any, and the evidence proving such violations; and

circumstances, if any.

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Provided that the OGLD may withhold any or all the above information if disclosing it to the licensee/authorized provider may prejudice the interests of players or of any other person or would amount to a breach of any applicable law.

within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of notification thereof, subject to the payment of an applicable fees. Section 7. The licenseelauthorized provider may contest the findings in such report

licensee/authorized provider its final decision on the matter, confirming, revoking, or Section 8. Upon receiving the licensee's/authorized provider's contestation, if any, or upon the lapse of fifteen (15) calendars days from the date of notification of the OGLD's report, whichever is earlier, the OGLD shall communicate to the amending the report on compliance

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REGULATION 5.ENFORCEMENT MEASURES

Section 1. The enforcement measures which the OGLD may take are the following:

a. An Order, howsoever named, directing the licenseelauthorized provider to do, or to refrain from doing something or to otherwise correct its conduct and, or operations; and/or

b. A Warning, howsoever named, directing the licensee/authorized provider to do, or refrain from doing, something in the future, and/or

c. Adding, removing, or amending conditions attached to the license/authorized provider held by the relevant licenseelauthorized provider; and/or

d. A Demerit based on Section 2, Regulation 5 of these Regulations; and/or

e. In the case of a breach which is not a violation enumerated by the regulations imposing the administrative penalty of Fines; and/or

f. Suspension of licenselauthorization; and/or

g. Cancellation of licenselauthorization.

Section 2. Table of violations, demerit points

A. Table of Violations

VIOLATION DEMERIT POINTS 1st COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT MEASURES COMMISSION 2 COMPLIANCE CONTINUED NON-

is/are convicted of an The Managerial the Philippines Authorized Provider's Owneris, Directorls. and/or employee/s of offense in violation of anti-gambling laws of Licensee's/ level Upon commission of such violations, the following shall be imposed: the PAGCOR;and - Cancellation of the licenselauthorization. -- Forfeiture of performance bond in favor of

2 Authorized Provider's and/or employee/s of The Ownerls, Directorls. Licensee's/

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Managerial any serious offense under any other law is/are convicted of Ieve!

3 Licensee/Authorized Provider obtains the license/authorization by a materially false or misleading

representation

A Falsification of the

Licensee/Authorized Provider of documents/ requirements PAGCOR submitted to

5 any other form of Licensee/Authorized Fraud. misrepresentation, or Provider deceit in the conduct of its business of the

O Failure to operate by the 50 Upon commission of this offense, a Warning and Notice of Demerit shall be issued.

Licensee/Authorized period of three months license/authorization Provider issuance from within Of the (3 its a licenselauthorization, approved by the Board. following the issuance of the Notice of Demerit Continued non-operation of fifteen (15) days shall warrant the cancellation of the unless otherwise

without justifiable cause

7 Failure Licensee/Authorized Provider to declare an operating site by a 50 Notice Warning/ Demerit of Suspension of authorization licensel Cancellation authorization of licensel

8 Failure by a Licensee/ misdeclaration actual operations Authorized to declare Provider O0 Of 50 Warning Notice Demerit Of Suspension Qf authorization licensel Cancellation of authorization licensel

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for appropriate licensel authorization Order to apply

9 Preventing PAGCOR Monitoring Team from entering the operating address starting from the the 50 of $50,000.00 Show Order with fine Cause authorization and forfeiture Cancellation of the performance bond licensel

a building, and from accessing all areas, gates or entrances of openings rooms, and other

10. Delaying team to enter the inspection 50 Order with fine Show Cause authorization and forfeiture Cancellation Of licensel

for operating sites or wait clearance to anyone's access of $50,000.00 of the performance bond

operating purposes should mean a time any provision, lag of more than five (5) minutes part site. Of of delay this For the

11 Refusing located such as but dormitories, operating sites not areas compound where the limited inside entry stock are the to in 50 Warning/ Notice Demerit of of Suspension authorization license/ authorization Ilicensel Cancellation of

officers and rooms of the companies' executive rooms, basements,

12. 1 Preventing the taking machines, of pictures or video by the inspection team of the equipment premises, and to 50 Show of $50,000.00 Order with fine Cause Cancellation authorization and forfeiture of the performance bond of licensel

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document the conduct of inspection

13 Sending warning signals such messages in foreign as but not limited to foreign languages cartoon caricatures, characters, to songs, warn early and 50 Show. Order with fine of $50,000.00 Cause authorization and forfeiture of the performance bond Cancellation of license/

PAGCOR's presence during inspection employees conduct Of Of

14. Advertising and other activities authorized provider's opportunities related to mining. trading, outside the scope of the authorized acts cryptocurrency cryptocurrency spamming. licensee/ job 50 Warning/ Notice Demerit Of Of Suspension authorization licensel licensel lauthorization Cancellation of

15. Being possession found Of the in 50 Order with fine Show Cause authorization and forfeiture Cancellation licensel

no valid reason travel documents of their employees for of $50,000.00 of the performance bond

16. Misdeclaration of the number of employees 50 Order with fine Show of $50,000.00 Cause of the performance bond Cancellation authorization and forfeiture licensel

17. Leasing license authorization or office space to other groups or entities out their Or 50 of $50,000.00 Show Order with fine Cause authorization and forfeiture of the performance bond Cancellation of licensel

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18. Refusing to provide CCTV recording remote their CCTV cameras/ access to 50 Show Order with fine of $50,000.00 Cause authorization and forfeiture Cancellation of the performance bond Of licensel

19. following The presence of the be prima involvement in illegal activities equipment paraphernalia evidence practices, shall facie O0 of 50 Show Cause Order with fine of $50,000.00 authorization and forfeiture of the performance bond Cancellation licensel

a. Presence b. spamming operating sites; Presence devices inside the Of of

unexplained Iand

C. terminals; Presence phones connected to universal serial bus numerous mobile unaccounted (USB) Of

d e. Social use female profile networks pictures; numerous cards operating sites; male Display of pictures employees in media where sim the

I Presence of or of female models;

materials in the browsing pornography and other similar illicit of

g. ups of bedroom, Presence of set- gym workplace; dressers,

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h. Presence and other similar rooms unrelated to the conduct of gaming; unlicensed of

high-powered firearms; firearms ammunitions Forced Iabor and or

practices such as requiring render beyond the hours mandated by law. employee work an to

20. website. Failure by a licensee/ declare a authorized provider to gaming and/or 30 Warning/ Notice Demerit of Suspension Of authorization license/ Of authorization Cancellation licensel

available operation for auditing platform. of the third-party audit games in

21 Licensee offers 20

gaming games/ live stream/ developed content by

22 have undocumented PAGCOR. Licensee/ authorized and/or documented foreign companies authorized provider is found to national/s improperly employed not by 20 Warning/ Notice Demerit of of Suspension authorization licensel Of authorization Canceliation licensel

23. personnel Licenseel authorized have provider is found to employed Of 20 Warning/ Notice Demerit of Of Suspension authorization license/ authorization of Cancellation license/

prohibited age

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24. I Failure to cooperate witha audit platform. checker, independent testing and/or accredited laboratory, PAGCOR- third-party probity 20 Warning/ Notice Demerit of of Suspension authorization licensel of authorization Cancellation license/

25 provider Failure licensee/ PAGCOR to address/ players with. an reply to complaints of order from to comply authorized of the 20 Warning Notice Demerit 1f Suspension authorization, Of of authorization Cancellation licensel license/

26 Failure thereof; or attempts in from its obligations to its players PAGCOR provider explain the any way to abscond licensee/ operation for one (1) week and when the to authorized ceases causes cannot notify 20 Warning/ Demerit Notice of Suspension Of authorization license/ Cancellation Of authorization licensel

27 viewing the back office. Failure/refusal provide Monitoring extraction access to PAGCOR Team and to 20 Warning/Notice of Demerit Suspension authorization Of licensel authorization Of Cancellation licensel

28 Violation provider rules. and issuances of OGLD licensee/ of policies, regulations, subsequent authorized by the 10 Warning/ Demerit Notice Of Suspension Of authorization license/ authorization of Cancellation license/

29 licensee/ OGLD regarding new O Failure provider to notify the authorized additional, Of the 10 Warning/ Notice Demerit of of Suspension authorization licensel of authorization Cancellation licensel

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reduction, movement of gaming tables at least three (3)daysprior implementation to Or

30 Failure licensee/ provider to notify the OGLD disposal of gaming authorized of regarding the 10

least three (3) days prior implementation table or equipment at to

31 Failure documents, or other licenseel provider requirements as may PAGCOR be prescribed to submit authorized Of the by 10 Warning Notice Demerit of Suspension Cancellation of of authorization, authorization licensel license/

32 certificates Tampering of sealed 5 Warning Demerit Notice of Suspension of license/

authorization,

authorization of Cancellation licensel

B. Assessment of Demerits

1. The licensee/authorized provider shall have three hundred (300) merit points for the from the total merit points. validity of its license/authorization whether upon first application or renewal Demerits incurred throughout the license validity will be recorded and deducted

2. Based on the nature of the offense, each offense will correspond to demerits with equivalent monetary penalties. Each demerit point is eguivalent to $1.000.00

3. Corresponding monetary penalty will be collected from the licenseelauthorized provider. Non-payment of the monetary penalty within the prescribed period shall result in the forfeiture of the amount from the performance bond.

4. OGLD may issue additional list of offenses with corresponding penalties, as it may deem necessary.

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5. Notwithstanding the imposition of penalties and payment of fines, demerit points will be taken into consideration in the renewal of license/authorization. At the expiration of the license, those which incur a total number of 151 demerit points will not be eligible to renew their license/authorization.

6. For licensees/authorized providers who are eligible to apply for the renewal of their license/authorization, application is subject to the payment of arrears and settlement of financial obligations, to include cash penalty for demerits.

Section 3. Grounds for Suspension and Cancellation of the LicenselAuthorization

A. The Board shall have the power to motu proprio suspend a licenselauthorization in the following instances:

2. The licenseelauthorized provider has failed to comply with an order issued by 3. The licenseelauthorized provider has failed to comply with one or more 4. The licensee/authorized provider has failed to discharge financial commitments 5. The licensee/authorized provider is in breach of laws or regulations at any time 6. Circumstances arise which, had they been present and known to the PAGCOR 7. The licenseelauthorized provider has failed to pay in a timely manner any and 8. The Board, in its discretion, has determined that there is material and sufficient 1. The PAGCOR is satisfied that the licenseelauthorized provider, or a person holding a direct or indirect interest in the licenseelauthorized provider, or a for its operations or the PAGCOR has reason to believe that such failure is in force for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism; person holding a key function in the licensee/authorized provider, is not, or has applicable obligations in terms of any regulations or any other applicable law of the Philippines; at the time of issuance of the license, would have led the PAGCOR not to issue such license/authorization; all amounts due to the PAGCOR; reason for suspension of the license/authorization. ceased to be, in the opinion of the Board, fit and proper to hold such license; imminent; PAGCOR:

B. The Board shall have the power to motu proprio cancel a license/authorization in the following instances:

2. The Board has suspended the licenselauthorization in terms of Section 3 (A) of 1. One of the grounds under Section 3 (A) of this Regulation arises and the Board. in its discretion, determines that cancellation of the license/authorization is the the matter which led to the suspension cannot be rectified. most appropriate measure; this Regulation and, in the circumstances of the case, it becomes satisfied that

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C. The suspension or cancellation of the licenselauthorization shall not affect any liability of the licenseelauthorized provider for anything done or omitted to be done or for any amounts due which may have already accrued before the date of suspension or cancellation.

D.Without prejudice to any applicable law, the liability of the licenseelauthorized or gaming tax shall stop accruing during any period in which the license/authorization is suspended: provider to pay any applicable compliance contribution, gaming devices levy and

Provided that the licenseelauthorized provider shall have no right to recover any applicable dues paid in advance.

Section 4. Cancellation of LicenselAuthorization

of an operating site and cessation of internet gaming operations under these regulations, the foliowing shall apply: For cases when the Board cancels a license or authorization and orders the closure

2. The original certificate/s to the licenseelauthorized provider shall be 3. The Performance Bond shall be forfeited in favor of PAGCOR subject to the 1. The licensee/authorized provider shall be banned from re-applying with OGLD 4. Payment of outstanding financial obligations due to PAGCOR. for a period of one(1) year or a longer period as may be determined by the Board reckoned from the date of license/authorization cancellation. surrendered immediately upon license/authorization cancellation guidelines under the Internet Gaming Licensing Regulations.

Section 5. Request for Reconsideration

1. For cases when the concerned licenseelauthorized provider files a Request for licenselauthorization, its operations shall remain suspended pending decision Reconsideration on the cancellation of the previously of the Board. granted

2. In meritorious cases when the Board grants the Request for Reconsideration, the licenseelauthorized provider shall resume its operations only upon issuance by the OGLD of a Notice to Resume Operations.

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REGULATION 6.INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Team, the OGLD, in its own discretion, may conduct two (2) types of site inspection: Section 1. To augment the regular inspection conducted by the PAGCOR Monitoring

a. Pre-operational inspection - refers to the inspection conducted by the OGLD to verify all information declared by an applicant. This inspection is specific for new one of the requisites for the issuance of a Notice to Commence Operations by the OGLD; and applicants. Recommendation arising from the pre-operational inspection shall be

b. Regulatory inspection -- refers to the inspection conducted by the OGLD and/or the conduct of operations. PAGCOR Inspection Team in the exercise of the former's regulatory authority. This may be conducted any time after the grant of license to confirm legality of the

Section 2. General Procedures

the following provisions: During the conduct of the inspection, the licenseelauthorized provider shall adhere to

a. Must allow the on-the-spot inspection of all their sites at any time;

b. Must designate at least one (1) authorized representative who will assist the

of the inspection team regarding the conduct of its operations; inspection team in the conduct of the inspection and is capable to answer all queries

c. Must provide full access to all rooms/offices to the inspection team;

d. Must present documents relating to their operations as may be required by the inspection team; and

e. Must allow the taking of pictures by the inspection team of the premises, machines, and equipment.

Section 3. Responsibility of the Inspection Team

provisions to ensure integrity of the inspection procedure: The OGLD and/or the PAGCOR Monitoring Team shall adhere to the following

a. Must present Inspection Itinerary duly signed by the Senior Manager -- OGLD to the authorized representative.

b. Must wear their PAGCOR IDs during the conduct of their inspection.

c. Must dutifully note findings gathered during the inspection and properly recommend course of action to be taken by the OGLD.

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d. Must keep confidential and not divulge or use for any purpose other than to monitor the inspection, including, but not limited to, pictures, information provided by the authorized representative/s, copies of documents, among others. operational activities of licensee/authorized provider, all findings gathered during

e. Additional personnel may also be assigned to inspect site addresses provided their names are included in the Inspection itinerary.

Section 4. Post-Inspection Procedure

a. Upon conclusion of the inspection, the authorized representative shall sign the Inspection Form to attest to the inspection conducted by the team.

b. The inspection team must draft a Report of Findings with Recommendation addressed to the AVP, OGLD not later than seven (7) working days from date of inspection.

c. For licenselauthorization and actual operations, the inspection team must submit appropriate recommendation for approval/consideration of the AVP, OGLD. caseswhen thereare noteddiscrepancies between current

2. The licensee/authorized provider must comply with the directives set forth in 3. The OGLD and/or PAGCOR Inspection Team must monitor compliance within 1. Upon approval of recommendation, the OGLD must issue a Warning or Order to the licenseelauthorized provider in view of the noted discrepancy as well as the Warning or Order as well as with the Deposit Notice attached to the same. inspection team to the AVP. advise actions to be taken. one (1) month upon issuance of the Warning or Order. Report on the compliance of licensee/authorized provider must be submitted by the

d. For other cases needing compliance by the licensee/authorized provider, OGLD must issue an Order for Compliance to the former. OGLD must likewise monitor compliance within one (1) month upon issuance of the Notification. Report on the

compliance of licensee/authorized provider must be submitted by the inspection team to the AVP, OGLD.

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REGULATION 7.GUIDELINES ON GAMING TABLES

A. Rules on Live Tables (Green Tables)

1. The gaming area and the number of live tables must be clearly specified in the floor plan. Removable partitions to segregate the Live Tables from the other types of tables are not allowed.

2. All tables in the gaming area, whether turned on or off shall be considered Iive.

3. Any licenseelauthorized provider found with a table with or without a camera and placed outside the gaming area shall be issued a Notice of Demerit and said table shall be considered live until dismantled.

4 Tables not used as live tables should be properly labeled and attached with PAGCOR seal.

5. Schedule of marketing activities must be definite;

6. Stress testing shail be allowed for a non-extendible period of seven (7) days only, afterwards, the tables shall be deemed live.

B. Rules on Training Tables (Red Tables)

1. The training area must be separate from the gaming area which should be clearly specified in the floor plan.

2. Training schedule must be definite and shouid be between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.

3. Signages for training tables must be of standard size, fixed, sealed/tagged with a specific bar code for training tabies.

4. The tabletop for training tables must be colored red and must follow the design to be provided by PAGCOR, distinguishable from live gaming tables which shall be colored green.

5. The playing cards used in training must be labeled with "for training only"

C. Additional monitoring via CCTV

1. The licensees and authorized providers must install CCTV cameras inside all their declared operating sites, especially in their gaming areas, ano provide remote access to PAGCOR.

2. The CCTV recording shall have a back-up recording, which will be both stored for a minimum period of two (2) months.

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3. To ensure privacy, only designated personnel from PAGCOR shall have

remote access to the CCTV coverage 24/7.

D. Reportorial Requirements

The following must be submitted to OGLD and CMED not later than the last day of the month:

1.Floor plan specifying the gaming area and the number of live tables;

2. Marketing activities for the succeeding month;

3. Training schedule

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REGULATION 8.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 1. Repeal

Regulations are hereby repealed or deemed modified accordingly. All prior rules, regulations, and guidelines which are inconsistent with these

Section 2. Separability Clause

If, for any reason, any provision of these rules is declared unconstitutional or contrary to law, the other parts, or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 3. Effectivity

providers to the extent that they are applicable. These rules shall become effective upon approval by the PAGCOR Board of Directors. Upon becoming effective, these rules shall be applied to all licensees and authorized