Following an investigation, the regulator reported that the risk analysis process is burdensome for operators yet provides limited additional protection for players.
According to the regulator, social betting is particularly susceptible to manipulation because outcomes are often subjective, unclear or open to influence.
The latest recipients include Las Piñas City and six municipalities: Tacloban in Leyte, Busuanga in Palawan, San Manuel in Tarlac, Mexico in Pampanga, Kibawe in Bukidnon and Indang in Cavite.