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Market · Philippines · Mon 7 Sept · 3 min read
CasinoPlus responsible gaming play is smart positioning
What happened
CasinoPlus, a PAGCOR-licensed digital gaming operator, sponsored an initiative called Hero For All that recognized 20 everyday Filipinos for acts of courage. Actor Alden Richards served as lead advocate through his AR Foundation. The campaign included explicit responsible gaming disclosures aligned with PAGCOR's Responsible Gaming Code of Practice, published in the Business Mirror on 31 August 2026.
The disclosures were direct and unambiguous: gaming is for entertainment only, not income. Winning is never guaranteed. All outcomes are chance-based.
Why it matters
Sources: Tavily
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