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Implementing Rules and Guidelines for the (Video Streaming) Player Liaison Program

PAGCOR

Licensing and Regulatory Group Gaming Licensing and Development

Department

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND

GUIDELINES FOR THE (VIDEO-

STREAMING) PLAYER LIAISON

PROGRAM

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Player Liaison Program (PLP) is a program involving qualified, locally- employed staff member designated by an authorized Junket Operator to assist in overseeing and

managing video streaming of junket tables in licensed casinos.

One of the main operational benefits of the PLP is that it supports the creation of local employment by providing locally-hired personnel stable jobs within the gaming sector, as it align with global best practices.

Key Benefits:

1. Job Preservation: Ensures continued employment for local personnel

while enhancing their skills in gaming through training 2. Regulatory Compliance: Strengthen oversight by the Junket Operator and

the Licensee with clear accountability for on-site operation.

3. Efficiency: Provides monitoring and approval processes through the

Junket Player Database. 4. Customer Service: Provides personalized attention to high-value players

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page I PLAYER LIAISON QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 3 I PLAYERLIAISON RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DESCRIPTION 4 I APPROVAL/ CANCELLATION PROCESS 5

PROHIBITED ACTS OF PLAYER LIAISON PERSONNEL 5 V JUNKET OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING PLAYER 6

LIAISON STAFF

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PLAYER LIAISON QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To qualify as a Player Liaison, the following documents must be submitted to GLDD prior to the applicant's approval:

1. Valid Employment Identification Card with latest photograph issued by the

Junket Operator

Necessary requirement for identification purposes when inside the casino/gaming area Additional security measure for the Licensee

2. Certified true copy of valid NBI Clearance Certificate (renewed annually)

Provides background check on the applicant's criminal records, if any. Additional security measure for both the Junket Operator and Licensee

3. Certificate of Training in casino table games issued by any PAGCOR.

accredited training facility.

Assures the applicant's knowledgeability in casino table games Ensures operational/gaming proficiency during actual gaming

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I PLAYER LIAISON RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

The Player Liaison works with the Junket Operator to:

Facilitate/assist video streaming patrons in their gaming experience/play and ensure that only patrons registered with the casino membership program are given access to the video streaming facility

Ensure compliance with the eligibility requirements under Regulation 20, Part I, Section 3 of the Casino Regulatory Manual (CRM).

Provide accurate information to the Junket Operator in relation to their compliance with Regulation 20 (Junket Operations), Part I (Third-party Junket Operations), Section 4 (Records to be kept on Junket Players), of the CRM.

Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements. Player Liaison shall endorse all information gathered from the

players to the Junket Operator,which shall then be declared and shared with

the Licensed Casino for updating of the Junket Player records into the Casino Management System (CMS), Junket Player Database (JPD), and monitoring reports.

Other duties may include:

Recruit players to visit the casino Ensure players receive VIP treatment

Manage travel, billeting of players and other logistical support

Coordinate private gaming tables or special high stakes tournaments

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I APPROVAL/CANCELLATION PROCESS:

The Licensee must submit a Player Liaison Clearance Request and Approval Form (GLDD Form 1449) to the Gaming Licensing and Development Department

(GLDD), including all required documents at least seven (7) business days prior to

intended date of implementation

GLDD shall have the prerogative to disapprove Player Liaison applications based

on undeclared facts and circumstances by the applicant.

The Licensee, must notify GLDD through an accomplished CRM Form No. the cessation of services of the concerned Player Liaison

IN. PROHIBITIVE ACTS OF PLAYER LIAISON PERSONNEL

The Player Liaison should not conduct any gaming activities and other duties

without receiving prior clearance/approval from GLDD

The Player Liaison should only be assigned to junket tables with approved

video streaming operations.

The Player Liaison should not engage in any gambling activities outside of

Licensed Casino where the Player Liaison is employed. Gambling activities of the PLP shall be limited to the Junket Operations to which he/she is employed

Violation of the above shall result in the banning of the Player Liaison in all

Licensed Casinos

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Any other acts determined as illegal by the Licensee or by GLDD, such as

engaging in non-gambling related or regulated activities.

v JUNKET OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING PLAYER

LIAISON STAFF

Shall be responsible for the vetting of prospective Player Liaison applicants

Shall be accountable to comply with all legal requirements relative to their

employment.

Maintain the continuous updated training of Player Liaison staff, through

coordination with Licensee, in accordance with the latter's approved game offerings.

. Shall be responsible in prohibiting its Player Liaison to engage in gambling

activities other than the Licensed Casino where the Junket Operator operates

Shall be responsible in prohibiting its Player Liaison to engage in non-gambling

related activities, such as, but not limited to, unlicensed crypto currency

trading/exchange, and other illicit financial transactions

Page No. Page 1 of 2 PLAYER LIAISON CLEARANCE Form No. GLDD - 1489

AGCO REQUEST AND APPROVAL FORM Revision No. Effectivity July 3, 2025

CRM FORM NO.70

Use this form to reguest clearance from PAGCOR for player liaison/s at the casino. Only requests with correct and complete information and complete documentary reguirements will be processed. Failure to provide correct and complete information could result in non-processing of the request. One (1) application form per junket group policy will be implemented.

PLEASE ALLOW SEVEN (7) DAYS FOR GLDD TO PROCESS YOUR REQUEST

Licensee : Casino Location : Date :

SECTION A: DETAILS OF PROPOSED PLAYER LIAISON(S) (TO BE PROVIDED BYLICENSEE)

managing video streaming of junket tables in licensed casino: This is to request for approval to allow the following player liaison(s) of the junket group to assist in overseeing and

New application Renewal

Name of Junket Group Name(s) of Player Liaison(s)

DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION

-Certificate of Training in casino table games issued by any PAGCOR accredited training facility Valid Employment Identification Card with latest photograph issued by the Junket Operator Certified true copy of valid NBI Clearance Certificate

This is to certify that the above document/s for the proposed player liaison(s) is/are authentic.

Name of Requestor : Position Title : Signature : Date:

SECTION B: SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

may be submitted directly to the GLDD office or scanned copies may be emailed using the e-mail address of the Once Section A is completed, please submit this form to GLDD along with the necessary attachments. Hard copies concerned licensed casino indicated below:

Gaming Licensing and Development Department Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation 11th Floor MET LIVE BUILDING,Central Business Park 1-A Macapagal Boulevard cor. EDSA Extension, Pasay City 1300 Tel. No. (+632)8522-0299/8522-1357/8522-1324 (Local 1148) E-mail addresses: gldd bloomberryresorts@pagcor.ph / gidd newportworldresorts@pagcor.ph gidd okadamanila@pagcor.ph / gidd codmanila@pagcor.ph gldd hanncasino@pagcor.ph / gldd fiestacasino@pagcor.ph gldd_fontanacasino@pagcor.ph / gldd dheightscasino@pagcor.ph gldd midoricasino@pagcor.ph / gldd roycecasino@pagcor.ph gldd casinoplus@pagcor.ph / gldd nustarcasino@pagcor.ph gldd winfordcasino@pagcor.ph

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SECTION C: ACTION TAKEN (TO BE FILLED OUT BY GLDD)

A. RETURNED due to the following reasons:

Illegible/unreadable submitted documents Incomplete documentary requirements

B. RECEIVED FOR PROCESSING with assigned Reference No

By: Name: Printed Position Title: Signature: Date:

C. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL subject to the following:

2.Please see the REMARKS below for additional conditions. 1. Player Liaison Clearance shall be valid from to 20

By: Name: Printed Position Title: Signature: Date:

Verified by: Approved by:

Senior Manager, CLRD, GLDD Assistant Vice President, GLDD

REMARKS

PAGCOR PLAYER LIAISON CANCELLATION OF APPROVAL FORM Form No. Page No. Revision No. Effectivity GLDD - 1626 July 3, 2025 Page 1 of 2 0

CRM FORM NO.71

processing this request. One (1) application form per junket group policy will be implemented. Use this form to reguest cancellation of approval from PAGCOR for player liaison of junket groups at the Failure to provide correct, complete information, and required attachment(s) could result in rejection of casino. Only requests with correct, complete information, and required attachment(s) will be processed.

PLEASE ALLOW FIVE (5)DAYS FOR GLDD TO PROCESS YOUR REQUEST

Licensee : Casino Location : Date of Implementation : Date :

SECTION A:DETAILS OF PLAYER LIAISON APPROVAL (TO BE PROVIDED BYLICENSEE

GLDD Reference Number: Junket Operator Name(s) of Player Liaison/s:

Please see attached Annex This is to certify and confirm the cancellation of the above-mentioned player liaison/s for the above player liaison(s) approved by PAGCOR.

Printed Name: Position Title: Signature: Date:

SECTION B:SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Once Section A is completed, please submit this form to GLDD along with the necessary attachments. Hard copies may be submitted directly to the GLDD office or scanned copies may be emailed using the e-mail address of the concerned licensed casino indicated below:

11th Floor MET LIVE BUILDING, Centrai Business Park 1-A Macapagal Boulevard cor. EDSA Extension, Pasay City 1300 Gaming Licensing and Development Department Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Tel. No. (+632)8522-0299/8522-1357/8522-1324 (Local 1148)

E-mail addresses: gldd bloomberryresorts@pagcor.ph / gldd codmanila@pagcor.ph

gldd resortsworldmanil@pagcor.ph/ gldd okadamanila@pagcor.ph

gldd roycecasino@pagcor.ph / gldd fortunegatecasino@pagcor.ph gldd widuscasino@pagcor.ph / gldd nustarcasino@pagcor.ph gldd winfordcasino@pagcor.ph gldd fontanacasino@pagcor.ph / gldd fiestacasino@pagcor.ph gldd dheightscasino@pagcor.ph / gldd midoricasino@pagcor.ph

If submission of this form is done thru e-mail, the Licensee should ensure that the email has been duly received and acknowledged by GLDD. The Licensee shall be notified by GLDD also thru e-mail confirming receipt of this form. If no e-mail confirmation is received from GLDD, the Licensee should submit the hard copy directly to GLDD

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SECTION C:ACTION TAKEN (TO BE FILLED OUT BY GLDD)

]A.RECEIVED FOR PROCESSING with assigned Reference No.

By: Name: Printed Position Title: Date: Signature:

Approved by:

Sr. Regulatory Officer, CLRD

REMARKS

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