Pagcor stated that in recent weeks, there were two such operations, and the regulator is determined in their fight against the non-registered offshore gaming operators (NOGOs). Reportedly, it’s been easier for authorities to track illegal activity since there’s a limited number of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that have been given permission to continue their activities. Since the beginning of May, the operations that want to resume should have a clear tax record and safety measures in place.

Jose Tria Jr, AGCOR assistant vice president for the Offshore Gaming Licensing Department, stated the illegal operations are unaware that in order to resume work, casinos and similar venues have to pass inspection from PAGCOR “so we know which specific sites will be allowed to resume operations,” he said “Consequently, NOGOs right now are easily identifiable since not all POGO sites will resume operations.”