February 06, 2017 9:41 AM by Robert Mann

An apparent crackdown on illegal gambling in the Philippines is now underway as the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is in discussions with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to set up a task force aimed at tackling illegal gambling.

Local media reports that PCSO general manager Alexander Balutan said the PCSO has been holding a number of workshops and talks with the PNP and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group with the goal of tacklingillegal gambling.

The enforcement increase is a way to battle illegal numbers games in the Philippines and has been in response to President Dutertes desire to stamp out illegal gambling.

Balutan issued a warning saying, To all illegal gambling operators, your minions and protectors, your days are numbered. Im warning you, you can run but you cannot hide. Go legal or else we will arrest you, and file appropriate charges against you.

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