Philippines to operate e-sabong after PAGCOR approval

State gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has allowed four firms to operate electronic cockfight gambling or e-sabong in the country.

Jose Joey Tria Jr., PAGCOR acting vice president for Internet gaming licensing and regulation, said two firms were issued “notice to commence operations” in May: E Sports Encuentro Live Corp., with the online brand of Encuentro Live!; and Visayas Cockers Club Inc., with the brand Sabong International Ph.

The two e-sabong operators join Belvedere Vista Corp. with the brand Sabong Express, linked to Pampanga-based gaming tycoon Bong Pineda; and Lucky 8 Star Quest Inc., which operates the Pitmasters Live games of Filipino-Chinese gaming aficionado Charlie “Atong” Ang.

IAMSOLUTIONS Inc., Maharlika Lucky 7 Online Gaming and Red Cock International Corp. have submitted letters of intent to apply for an e-sabong license.

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