MANILA, Philippines – Isinusulong ng Department of Finance (DOF) ang paglalagay ng graphic warnings para matugunan ang malubhang epekto ng sobra-sobrang online gambling.
Ito ang ipinanukala ni DOF Director Ma. Karla Espinosa sa pagdinig ng House Committee on Games and Amusements sa mga panukala na naglalayong i-ban o magkaroon ng regulasyon sa online gambling.
“Based on our preliminary analysis, we recognized the potential economic benefits [of online gambling], provided that the associated economic and social costs are mitigated through very stringent regulations,” pahayag ni Espinosa.
“We emphasize the necessity of implementing robust safeguards, including but not limited to the following: the displaying of graphic warning signs of the addictive nature and adverse impacts of gambling, implementing strict measures to prevent minors’ access to e-games, as well as implementing paying time or betting cashing-in frequency limits to possibly prevent addiction,” dagdag pa niya.
“We’re also for adopting and disseminating bankers’ player exclusion policy currently already being implemented in traditional casinos, prohibiting government officials from participating in e-games, and establishing a dedicated fund to support programs for rehabilitation, among others,” pagpapatuloy nito.
Sinabi pa ng opisyal na ang pinakahuling cost-benefit analysis (CBA) sa online gambling ay isinagawa ng DOF noong Agosto. RNT/JGC
