Senator pushes for ad ban on online gambling on all media platforms
Monday 17 de August 2026 / 12:00
⏱ 1 min read
(Manila).- In a decisive move to combat addiction and safeguard vulnerable demographics, Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero is advocating for a comprehensive nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media channels.
Pushing for Comprehensive Ban on Gambling Advertisements Across All Media Channels
Through the introduction of Senate Bill (SB) 2347, Escudero aims to establish strict, legally binding restrictions on how gambling operators and platforms promote their services to the public.
Speaking on his Sunday podcast, “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman,” the senator emphasized the need to introduce more friction for potential bettors. “The core logic of our proposed legislation is simple: do not make it too easy. We must ask ourselves how we can create necessary barriers so that individuals cannot just play games on a whim,” he stated. Escudero highlighted the alarming pervasiveness of online gaming today, noting its effortless accessibility for both adults and underage users.
Why Voluntary Guidelines and Self-Regulation Are No Longer Enough
While the Philippine Ad Standards Council currently maintains voluntary guidelines requesting its members to exclude gambling imagery and paraphernalia from their media networks, Escudero pointed out a critical flaw: these self-regulatory rules lack legal teeth. Consequently, he stressed the absolute necessity of institutionalizing an advertising ban into formal, enforceable law.
Senate Bill 2347 specifically targets and prohibits any form of gambling sponsorships and marketing across a broad spectrum of platforms, including television, radio, print, online websites, and social media. The senator described the filing of the bill as the "first step in a broader effort to reduce gambling-related harm."
"To effectively regulate these private entities, the law inherently requires a robust provision concerning advertising," Escudero concluded.
Categoría:Legislation
Tags: Sin tags
País: Philippines
Región: Asia
Event
SiGMA North America 2026
01 de September 2026
LatAm Regulators Discussed Illegal Gambling and Innovation at SiGMA North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The panel "The Red Pen Forum: Regulators Respond to the Industry," held during SiGMA North America 2026, brought together representatives from Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Honduras to analyze regulatory challenges, digital transformation, illegal gambling, and the need to adapt lotteries for new generations. The conference was moderated by Rodrigo Cigliutti, Executive Director of CIBELAE (Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting), and featured the participation of Marcelo Visconti, National Director of Lotteries and Quinielas of Uruguay; Carlos Moyano, President of IAFAS Entre Ríos, Argentina; Heidi Hernández Olivo, Deputy Secretary of the Puerto Rico Lottery; and Lissa Mencía, General Director of Lottery Operations and Games at Loto Honduras.
Monday 28 Sep 2026 / 12:00
SiGMA North America Addressed Crisis Management in iGaming
(Mexico, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Rosa Ochoa, founder of the Blue Global Gaming platform and strategic advisor for gaming operators; Iliana María Pineda Echeverri, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Wplay.co; Iraid Rosales, Country Manager Mexico at Amusnet; and Elizabeth Maya Cano, Executive President of CORNAZAR, analyzed the key factors in managing crisis situations within the iGaming industry, with a special focus on transparency, communication, technology, and preparation.
Friday 25 Sep 2026 / 12:00
Affiliates and Acquisition: Keys to Regulated Markets in North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Cristopher Guzmán Reyes, Head of Affiliates at Logrand Entertainment Group; Guga Júnior, influencer and slots expert at Scalar Partners; Andrés Gómez, Head of Latin America Go-to-Market Strategy at Admattic; Yambot Aguilera, Gaming and Finance Sales Director at Google; and Paula Gabriel Jiménez, Advertising Client Growth Director for Microsoft at Aleph, analyzed the state and provincial affiliate ecosystem in North America, as well as the acquisition challenges in regulated markets.
Thursday 24 Sep 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.
