HB 6972

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 18, 2025

An Act Prohibiting and Penalizing Wagering or Betting on Live Cockfighting Matches, Events, and Activities, Declaring the Operation, Promotion, Facilitation and Maintenance of Electronic Sabong (E-Sabong) Betting Platforms Unlawful, and Designating Such Acts as Unlawful Activities for Purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would ban all online betting on live cockfighting, make e‑sabong platforms illegal, and treat such activities as money‑laundering offenses.

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Author · Representative

Eric L. OlivarezReceipts →

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HB 1797· Filed Jul 14, 2025
An Act Prohibiting Any Activity Related to Online Cockfighting or E-Sabong Operations and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 1455· Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Prohibiting and Penalizing Online Cockfighting or E-Sabong, and Other Forms of Online Gambling, Providing Penalties for Violation Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rolando M. Valeriano
HB 1876· Filed Jul 15, 2025
An Act Prohibiting All Forms of Online and Off-Site Gambling, Including Online Cockfighting or E-Sabong, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante
HB 4559· Filed Sep 15, 2025
An Act Prohibiting and Penalizing Wagering or Betting on Live Cockfighting Matches, Events, and Activities, Declaring the Operation and Maintenance of E-Sabong Betting Platforms Unlawful, and Designating Such Acts as Unlawful Activities for Purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-09-23Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
HB 3169· Filed Aug 6, 2025
An Act Banning All Forms of Online Gambling in the Philippines and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-08-12Rep. Maximo Jr. B. Rodriguez +1

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