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Summary
TLDRThe World Health Organization recognizes gambling disorder as a public health concern in the Philippines. The script highlights the struggles of two individuals, Lichelle and Idoy, who have lost significant amounts of money to online gambling. It discusses the rise in online gambling, with PAGCOR reporting a 41.7% increase in Q1 of 2024. Despite efforts to regulate and monitor, including a requirement for players to provide information, underage gambling persists. The script also mentions legislative attempts to ban online gambling and the challenges of enforcing these laws. It concludes with the individuals seeking help to overcome their addiction, emphasizing the need for support and recovery programs.
Takeaways
- 🎰 The World Health Organization recognizes gambling disorder as a public health concern in the Philippines.
- 📱 Online gambling, particularly through mobile games like card games and slot machines, is increasingly popular.
- 💸 Many individuals, like Lichelle, have lost large sums of money due to online gambling, with some incurring massive debts.
- 💔 Gambling addiction can strain relationships and lead to neglect of responsibilities, as experienced by Lichelle and her family.
- 😔 Idoy, another gambling addict, admits to losing over a million pesos since September of last year.
- 📊 PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) reported a 41.7% increase in revenue in the first quarter of this year, primarily from electronic games like e-bingo and e-casino.
- 🎮 Only two licensed e-game platforms in the country have been approved by PAGCOR, yet many unlicensed platforms continue to operate.
- 👮 The PNP and PAGCOR face challenges monitoring illegal online gambling, as many platforms operate from other countries.
- 🚫 There are legislative proposals in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to ban online gambling or restrict ads promoting it.
- 🙏 Lichelle and Idoy both expressed a desire to quit gambling, with Lichelle seeking help through prayer and support groups.
Q & A
What is the World Health Organization's stance on gambling disorder?
-The World Health Organization recognizes gambling disorder as a disease and a public health concern, having included it in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases since 1975.
What is the impact of online gambling on individuals like Lichelle?
-Online gambling has led individuals like Lichelle to lose significant amounts of money, affecting their livelihood and personal relationships, and in some cases, leading to debt and near-divorce.
How much money has Lichelle lost to online gambling?
-Lichelle has lost 1.5 million pesos to online gambling, which is her entire earnings as an online seller.
What is the situation with Idoy, another individual mentioned in the script?
-Idoy has also been addicted to online gambling, losing over a million pesos since September of the previous year.
What is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAGCOR) role in monitoring gambling?
-PAGCOR is responsible for overseeing gambling activities in the country and has noted an increase in online gambling. They require licensing for all online gambling sites and are responsible for ensuring that players provide their information.
What percentage of PAGCOR's revenue comes from electronic games?
-In the first quarter of the current year, electronic games or online gambling activities accounted for 41.7% of PAGCOR's revenue.
What is the expected trend for e-game revenue according to PAGCOR?
-PAGCOR anticipates that in the coming years, a larger percentage of their revenue will come from the e-game sector, especially after the pandemic when many people sought online entertainment.
What is the legal requirement for online gambling sites in the Philippines?
-Online gambling sites must obtain a license from PAGCOR, and players are required to provide their information. Strict regulations prohibit minors, government officials, and former officials from gambling.
What challenges does the Philippine National Police (PNP) face in monitoring online gambling?
-The PNP faces challenges in monitoring unlicensed online gambling sites, as many operate from other countries, making it difficult to enforce laws and regulations.
What legislative actions are being taken to address online gambling in the Philippines?
-There are proposed bills in the Senate and House of Representatives aiming to ban online gambling in the country. There are also resolutions in Congress seeking to curb the spread of online gambling and protect minors.
What steps are Lichelle and Idoy taking to overcome their gambling addiction?
-Lichelle and Idoy have decided to stop gambling and are seeking help through prayer and support from recovery programs and coaches.
Outlines
🎰 Online Gambling Addiction in the Philippines
The World Health Organization recognizes gambling disorder as a public health concern in the Philippines. Many have fallen into the trap of online gambling, leading to financial and personal ruin. The story of Lichelle, a 26-year-old, exemplifies this issue. Initially, she enjoyed the thrill of winning small amounts, but her habit escalated to the point of losing over 1.5 million pesos, her entire income from being an online seller. Her addiction led to debt, and almost caused her marriage to end. Idoy, another victim, lost over a million pesos in just a few months. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reports a significant rise in online gambling revenue, with electronic games being the largest contributors. PAGCOR requires licenses for all online casinos and games, but the problem of underage gambling persists. There is an increase in the number of people seeking help from support groups and recovery coaches, indicating the severity of the issue.
🚨 Challenges in Regulating Online Gambling
Regulating online gambling in the Philippines is a complex issue. Unlicensed gambling sites operate from other countries, making it difficult for authorities to monitor and shut them down. The Philippine National Police (PNP) and PAGCOR are working on their own monitoring systems, but the challenge remains. There are legislative efforts in the Senate and House of Representatives to ban online gambling and to stop the promotion of such activities. The problem is not only financial; it also affects the mental health of individuals and families. The story of Lichelle and Idoy highlights their struggle to overcome addiction and the importance of support groups and recovery programs. The narrative ends with a call for awareness and the need for more comprehensive solutions to combat the spread of online gambling, especially among minors.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gambling Disorder
💡Online Gambling
💡Dopamine
💡Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
💡Illegal Lending Apps
💡Minors and Gambling
💡Pandemic Impact on Gambling
💡Financial Consequences
💡Addiction Recovery Programs
💡Government Response to Gambling
Highlights
Gambling disorder is recognized as a public health concern in the Philippines.
Many have tried and been helped by the free will to stop gambling.
A 26-year-old woman named Lichelle has been gambling online since morning till night.
Lichelle started with card games and slot machines, and her gambling became an addiction.
She experienced the thrill of winning 500 pesos but also the chase of losses up to 10,000 pesos.
Lichelle has been gambling for four years and has lost 1.5 million pesos.
She has also fallen into debt and nearly faced a divorce due to her gambling.
A 26-year-old man named Idoy also admitted to being addicted to online gambling, losing over a million pesos.
Idoy described the high of gambling as a dopamine rush.
Despite winning large amounts, Idoy also lost everything when his salary arrived.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) monitors the increase in online gambling.
In the first quarter of the current year, electronic games contributed 41.7% of PAGCOR's income.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco expects e-gaming to contribute a larger percentage of the agency's income in the coming years.
To operate an online casino or e-game in the Philippines, a license from PAGCOR is required.
There is a problem with two e-games having licenses from PAGCOR, while many online gambling sites operate without licenses.
Players are required to provide their information, but minors, government officials, and former soldiers are strictly prohibited.
It is impossible to monitor unlicensed online gambling, making it difficult to enforce laws.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) also monitors the issue, but many online gambling operations are based in other countries.
There are proposed bills in the Senate and House of Representatives to ban online gambling in the country.
Lichelle and Idoy have realized the negative impact of their addiction and have decided to stop gambling.
They have sought help from support groups and recovery coaches to overcome their addiction.
Transcripts
itinuturing ng World Health Organization
bilang sakit at public health concern
ang gambling disorder sa Pilipinas Hindi
maikakailang Marami na ang sumubok at
nalulong dito mula sa pataya Taya
pagpusta hanggang sa wala ng matira
narito po ang special report ni Darlene
Kai mula umaga hanggang gabi Nag
pipindot lang sa cellphone ang 2 AP na
taong gulang na si lichelle hindi siya
nagte-text o nagsa-suggest
[Musika]
ako nung laro card games at slot machine
daw ang kanyang nilalaro online ang
dapat subok lang naging maya't-maya
araw-araw Hanggang sa hindi na niya
napigilan no una po libangan lang po
talaga masaya na po ako pag nananalo po
ako ng 500 t's yun po pag po natatalo po
ako naghahabol po ako ng talo pag talo
po yung 1,000 magka-cut e po ako ng
5,000 Talo na naman yung 5,000 10,000
naman po hanggang umabot po ng 100
mahigit yung taya
ko ngayon Apat na taon na siyang lulong
sa sugal Umabot na sa 1.5 million ang
naipatalo niya naubos ang lahat ng kita
niya bilang online seller Lubog na rin
siya sa utang Muntik pa raw silang
maghiwalay ng kanyang asawa napapabayaan
na raw kasi niya ang anak dahil sa kasus
sugal minsan po nagtatago po ako sa CR
doun po ako naglalaro t's pag natatalo
po ako mainit po ang
ang 26 na taong gulang namang si Idoy
aminadong lulong din sa online gambling
mahigit is milyong piso na rin ang
kanyang naipatalo mula lang Setyembre
noong nakaraang taon Masaya po siya eh
na parang yung dopamine mo Sobrang taas
na parang Ah okay sige dire-diretso tayo
eventually kasi nanalo ka Gan amount
Pero kung ano man ang napanalunan niya
Taya niya rin lahat kapag Dumating na
yung sahod itataya ko pa rin siya eh na
parang kahit may kailangang bayaran
iririsk pa rin yung pera nangutang na
rin siya sa illegal na online lending
app sa sobrang pagkadesperado makapag
sugal Hindi naman talaga bagong usapin
ang gambling Addiction o pagkalulong sa
sugal sa katunayan Kinikilala ng World
Health Organization ang gamblin disorder
bilang sakit at isang public health
concern noong 1975 pa lang kasama na ito
sa international statistical
classification of diseases ang kakaib
raw sa nangyayari ngayon ay ang
nakababahalang pagdami ng mga nalululong
sa sugal ayon sa isang gambling
Addiction support group convenience
tapos
ah nasa telepono lang siya no pwede
siyang pwede siyang nasa work workplace
no Not Like Before talagang pupunta ka
sa sa sanging place eh Bukod sa parami
ng parami pabata raw ng pabata ang mga
nalululong sa sugal meron pa raw mga
Menor De Edad ang Philippine amusement
and gaming corporation na padc ang
siyang nangangasiwa sa mga pasugalan sa
bansa base mismo sa kanilang monitoring
Mas marami na ngayon ang nagsusugal
online sa pinakahuling datos umakyat ng
41.7% ang kita ng pagc sa first quarter
Ngayong taon kung ikukumpara noong
2023 pinakamalaking porsyento ay
nanggaling sa electronic games o mga
palaro o sugal na ginagawa online gaya
ng e-bingo electronic Casino e-bill
hards at iba pa sabi pa ni PAGCOR
Chairman ng CEO Alejandro tenko
inaasahan na nilang sa mga susunod na
taon ay manggagaling sa egame sector ang
mas malaking porsyento ng kita ng
ahensya mula raw ito noong kasagsagan ng
pandemic dahil bawal lumabas marami ang
naghanap ng libangan
gaya rin ng mga tradisyonal na pasugalan
kailangang kumuha ang anumang online
Casino o e-game ng lisensya mula sa pag
core anything that happens in the
website it needs to go through pag core
muna kailangan ma-approve mo ni pagc and
all ang problema TL dalawang e-games
lang ang may lisensya galing sa pagc sa
mga online gambling sites na may
lisensya galing sa pagc required ang
player na ibigay ang kanilang mga
impormasyon Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal
ang mga Menor De Edad government
official at mga dati ng naban pero
Imposible raw yangang i-monitor sa mga
online sugal na hindi naman lisensyado
kaya
pinapa-alala
ma-access sa
Pilipinas Bukod sa PAGCOR may sariling
monitoring din na ginagawa ang PNP ang
problema marami sa mga I Casino o online
pasugalan ay sa ibang bansa
nag-o-operate kaya mahirap hulihin o
pasara Minsan kasi ang ang ang ano n
yung hosting ng kanilang mga websites ay
nakukuha natin yan dun sa ibang bansa
kahit ang ilang mambabatas nababahala na
rin sa online gambling may mga
panukalang batas sa Senate at house of
representatives na layong ipagbawal ang
online sugal sa bansa sa senado mayroon
ding panukalang batas na layong
pagbawalan ng mga ads o content na
nagpo-promote ng online sugal may mga
resolusyon rin sa congreso na nais
imbahan ang pagkalat ng online gambling
sa bansa at kung paano ito napapasok ng
mga Menor De Edad ligal man o hindi
gustong-gusto na raw nina lichel at Idoy
na Tumigil na sa pagsusugal nagising daw
sila matapos
makapagpalala si lelle isang buwan na
raw tumigil nagdadasal po ako kay Lord
Sabi ko Lord Tulungan niyo po ako ko na
po kay magpabalik-balik mas masayang
gastos inung pinaghirap
k galing sa sugal
atag kang mag sa sugal may programa ang
para compulsive gamers m Nal na sugal
ang mismong player paban ang sarili sa
egames pede itong gawin kanilang mga
kaanak Naran din daw ang ibaang support
group at mga recovery
coaches hest openness
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an outside
factors usually L ones ang
tumutulong tumaya isip hindi lang pera
ang ipinusta K minsan buay at
pam ang unang B
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