Memorandum on Coverage of Executive Order No. 74

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

PAGCOR BAGONG PILIPINAS

MEMORANDUM 20 November 2024

TO ALL GAMING VENUE OPERATORS

ALL SERVICE PROVIDERS ALLINTEGRATED RESORTS LICENSEES

FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SUBJECT COVERAGE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 74

the Philippine Offshore Gaming, Internet Gaming, and Other Offshore Gaming Operations This refers to the coverage of Executive Order No. 74 (EO No. 74) -- Immediate Ban of

in the Philippines, and for Other Purposes, to wit:

Regulations for POGO, Offshore Gaming Regulatory Manual, Internet Gaming Licensing Regulations, and RA No. 11590: "Section 1. Coverage. This Order shall cover the following as defined in the Rules and

XXX b. Offshore Gaming Operations/Services shall refer to online games of chance, limited to livestreamed electronic casino (e-casino) games, online random number generator (RNG) games, and online sports betting, exclusively and

directly offered to foreign players, located outside of the Philippines, via the internet or online means. This definition excludes online games of chance

with junket agreements. conducted in PAGCOR-operated casinos, licensed casinos, or integrated resorts

XXX

In contrast to the above banning coverage, PAGCOR's Regulatory Framework for the Accreditation of Service Providers and Processing of System-related Requests Rev. No whether in physical or virtual conduct of play, are offered in "brick or mortar" gaming venues, operated separately from land-based casinos. 2 defines electronic gaming operations as the conduct of local gaming using an Electronic Gaming System or any gaming system or equipment where the suite of games,

Correspondingly, PAGCOR's Electronic Gaming Licensing Department (EGLD) is tasked to supervise and regulate the domestic or local operations of electronic gaming (whether activities directed for banning in the above EO. on-premise or online play) i.e., PAGCOR-licensed gaming venue Operators and PAGCOR-accredited Service Providers. These electronic gaming products are offered within Philippine jurisdiction, hence does not form part of any of the offshore gaming

METLive Building, Central Business Park 1-A, Macapagal Boulevard cor. EDSA Extension, Pasay City 1300 Website:www.pagcor.ph

or at [email protected]. Should your office need assistance, have queries or concerns relative to the above subject matter, please do not hesitate to contact EGLD through (02) 8522-0299 local 1566 or 1567

Thank you.

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ALEJANDRC H.TENGCO

CC: AAVP CMEEG VP, IGLRG