Exactly, it is just like flexing their muscle here, trying to show people that they have do something good. But it's like for short term only as it can be accessed by the public, then gambling will still continue despite what BSP ordered for the e-wallets.
So I'm seeing that the e-wallets are still not being affected by the order. It might be just lessening the players. But once those gamblers knows that it can still be accessed by them then they might do it. And worst as you picture it, they might turn into illegal betting sites and the government can't stop them.
Lessening the number of gamblers is a good start, but there will always be people who can’t really afford it yet still insist on gambling. That’s why I think the next move should be to raise the minimum deposit.
Right now, you can deposit for as low as $2, which is super cheap and honestly even kids could afford that. If they bump it up to at least $10, that alone could already discourage a lot of people who shouldn’t be gambling in the first place.