Just wanted to share my recent experience because it seems like there might be big changes coming to how we gamble. As we all know, gambling in the Philippines is already widespread, and addiction has become common since it’s so easy to gamble through mobile apps. Even payment apps like GCash have added casinos to their platform, letting people bet with just a small minimum amount.
But earlier, I was surprised when I opened the app to gamble because it now required me to take a selfie before proceeding. I’m thinking this might be part of the government’s move to ensure minors can’t gamble. Do you think this is a good first step?
For some countries that are able to implement regulations like this, of course, they have the aim of preventing their people from getting involved in gambling. This is a positive step for the government, but it will make things difficult for everyone who already likes gambling. This kind of option will certainly not be liked by everyone and will look for gambling sites that are freer to access.