HB 1643
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025
An Act Prohibiting the Operation of Fast-Paced Online Specialty Forms of Gambling, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
In plain language
The Online Gambling Ban Act would make it illegal to create, run, host, market, or process payments for fast‑moving online gambling games in the Philippines, while allowing government‑licensed games like Lotto and Bingo. It sets prison terms and heavy fines for violators and requires PAGCOR to issue detailed rules within two months. The law would become effective 15 days after it is published.
Public Order and Safety
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Authors · 6 Representatives
Receipts →Zia Adiong
RepresentativeLanao del Sur, 1st District
Receipts →Ernesto Dionisio
RepresentativeManila, 1st District
Receipts →Jefferson Khonghun
RepresentativeZambales, 1st District
Receipts →Gerville Luistro
RepresentativeBatangas, 2nd District
Receipts →Francisco Ortega
RepresentativeLa Union, 1st District
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HB01643 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch