HB 721

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Prohibiting the Promotion of Online Gambling in Electronic Wallets (E-Wallets) and Other Similar Mobile Payment Applications, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

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The bill bans e‑wallet apps from linking to, advertising, or promoting any online gambling and requires them to remove such content, set internal safeguards, and report compliance to the central bank, with fines and possible license loss for violators.

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Authors · 5 Representatives

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HB00721 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Prohibiting the Promotion of Online Gambling in Electronic Wallets (E-Wallets) and Other Similar Mobile Payment Applications, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

In plain language

Authors · 5 Representatives

Official sources

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