HB 628

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Amending Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1602, Prescribing Stiffer Penalties on Illegal Gambling

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The bill would amend an existing decree to raise jail terms and fines for anyone involved in illegal gambling, with harsher punishments for repeat offenders, organizers, and government officials who take part.

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Author · Representative

JJ Romualdo
RepresentativeCamiguin, Lone District
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An Act Amending Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1602, Prescribing Stiffer Penalties on Illegal Gambling

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