Filipino families are increasingly affected by online gambling, with easy access leading to addiction and financial problems.
Government revenue from e-games is significant but lawmakers are divided on banning versus regulating due to addiction concerns.
The best option is to regulate; banning it completely would pave the way for illegality, which translates into monetary losses for the country. I don't think banning it would put an end to the country's social habits, especially if it is linked to the traditional and cultural aspects of the Philippines.