DFNN’s interactive entertainment unit will launch a new platform for VIPs. Players will have to go through strict protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Philippines.- Gaming technology firm DFNN has received the first online casino licence in the Philippines and will soon open a VIP-only gaming platform with the URL inplay.ph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DFNN has gained the licence through its interactive entertainment unit, which already had a PAGCOR licence to provide services to Internet cafes in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will only be allowed to accept VIP players, who will have to comply with strict protocols for eligibility. Registration will follow strict protocols, including a video call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DFNN CEO Calvin Lim said: \u201cThe main focus now should be combating illegals and the industry should work in unison to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIllegal online casino has been flourishing, becoming so creative as to engage agents\/affiliates in order to differentiate themselves by forming clubs to recruit players. In many countries, both online and land-based, gaming has co-existed for many years and all remained profitable.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Until recently, the Philippines only allowed Philippine offshore gambling operators (POGOs) to offer online gaming, and only to customers oversees. However, many left the country during the Covid-19 pandemic after being told to settle tax debts before restarting operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This left the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) searching for alternative sources of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pagcor has since regulated online streaming of legal sabong events<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in regulated cockpits and has allowed Solaire Resort & Casino to take online bets<\/a><\/em><\/strong> from known patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n