The online gaming operators opposing the total ban on online gambling are World Platinum Technologies Inc., AB Leisure Exponent, Inc., Total Gamezone Xtreme Inc., Gamemaster Integrated Inc., Lucky Taya Gaming Corp., Stotsenberg Leisure Park & Hotel Corp., Igo Digital High Technology Inc., Megabet Corp., Gavin Ventures Inc., Gotech Entertainment Inc., Meta Interactive Software Solutions Inc., Nextstage Entertainment Inc., Webzoid System Solutions Corp. and Trojan Wells Entertainment Corp.
Instead of a ban that would simply push players into the shadows, the group is urging lawmakers to strengthen what already works – tighter age and identity verification, clear limits for at-risk players, stronger anti-money laundering safeguards, faster site takedowns for illegal operators as well as expanded public education on player rights and responsible play.
“Let’s be clear: the real enemy is not regulated gaming. It is the rise of illegal operators who put profits over Filipino welfare. Legal operators do not fear tougher rules, they welcome them. What they fear is surrendering our digital future to the black market,” it said. Nanganganib rin ang mga operators na ito dahil mawawalan sila ng kabuhayan kapag nagkaroon ng total ban ng gambling dito sa bansa. Pero agree ako sa sinasabi nila. Mas dadami lang ang illegal gambling dito sa bansa kung maban ang gambling. Palibhasa mukhang mas gusto ng gobyerno ng quick fix at ayaw ng masyadong magtrabaho.