Regulatory Concerns Shake Philippine Online Gambling Sector; Stocks Take Hit

The Philippine online gambling industry has been jolted by renewed legislative efforts that have triggered steep market sell-offs and intensified regulatory uncertainty. Stocks tied to the sector—particularly those of leading operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp.—plunged sharply following the filing of a bill that seeks to implement stringent controls on digital gaming activities. DigiPlus, which runs the […]

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Jul 5, 2025 - 08:05
Regulatory Concerns Shake Philippine Online Gambling Sector; Stocks Take Hit

The Philippine online gambling industry has been jolted by renewed legislative efforts that have triggered steep market sell-offs and intensified regulatory uncertainty. Stocks tied to the sector—particularly those of leading operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp.—plunged sharply following the filing of a bill that seeks to implement stringent controls on digital gaming activities. DigiPlus, which runs the […]