Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has issued a warning against fake offshore gaming licenses being offered by an existing licensed E-Games venue license.
According to a memo sent out Monday, Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation – which currently operates a legitimate E-Games venue license – has been engaging in contract agreements with individuals under the guise of offering “guidance and support to potentially earn Php50,000 through the Lucky 7 Bet Lottery Platform.”
As part of the bogus agreement, bettors are required to make an upfront initial cash deposit of Php3,000, PAGCOR said.
The regulator clarified that the license referenced in the agreements is a fake offshore gaming license since all offshore gaming operations, or POGOs, have been officially banned in the Philippines since 31 December 2024.
“While Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation is a legitimate licensee for E-Games venue operations as of 30 April 2025, it does not hold any valid offshore gaming license,” said Atty. Jessa Fernandez, head of PAGCOR’s Offshore Gaming and Licensing Department.
“The license presented in said agreements is fake, and any engagement based on it is fraudulent. We strongly advise the public to exercise due diligence when engaging with entities claiming to be PAGCOR-accredited.”
The warning comes after PAGCOR earlier this year issued advisories regarding the proliferation of fake websites and fraudulent Viber messages impersonating top PAGCOR officials.
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