TWO consumer advocacy groups are urging Congress to rethink proposals for a total ban on online gambling and pursue instead tougher regulation backed by
cybersecurity, financial tracking, and stronger enforcement tools.Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente and Konsyumer at Mamamayan argued that sweeping bans will push online gambling underground, beyond reach of regulators and more vulnerable to abuse.
“But simply banning something operating in cyberspace will not work as illegal online gaming sites operating from abroad, beyond our laws, will still be able to spread harmful software and stealing user data,” she explained. The groups noted that unregulated gambling platforms often serve as entry points for fraud, identity theft, phishing scams, and even human exploitation. Because these platforms operate without oversight, users have no protection from malicious code or data breaches.
“E-wallets are used every day by ordinary Filipinos,” he said. “With the right rules in place, they can help detect unusual patterns like frequent betting, underage users, or suspicious accounts. Deploying these tools can give regulators the visibility they need to act fast.”
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