Pagcor to launch verification app for online gaming platforms in December
DCI will build and host the app after board approval; six-month evaluation required
Key Takeaways
- Pagcor will launch a mobile app in December to let consumers verify which online gaming platforms are licensed in the Philippines.
- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation board approved development on 8 October and assigned Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center Inc (DCI) to design and operate the app.
- DCI will develop, host, operate and support the app at no cost to Pagcor, subject to an accepted proof of concept.
- The proof of concept will undergo a six-month evaluation covering features, architecture, security controls and overall viability.
- The Pagcor–DCI agreement has a five-year term and may be renewed by mutual written agreement.
Pagcor will launch a mobile application in December to allow consumers to verify which online gaming platforms are licensed in the Philippines and thus avoid illegal betting sites. The Board of Directors of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation approved development and implementation of the app on 8 October; design and operation will be handled by Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center Inc (DCI).
Project details
According to Pagcor’s statement, "This platform will give players a reliable way to verify which online gaming platforms are licensed by Pagcor," said Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer. The statement adds: "We want the public to make informed choices and avoid falling prey to illegal operators." DCI will be responsible for development, hosting, operation, maintenance and technical support at no cost to Pagcor.
Timelines and conditions
Before full-scale implementation, DCI must present a proof of concept to Pagcor for evaluation and acceptance. Pagcor will subject the proof of concept to a six-month evaluation that will examine the platform’s proposed features, system architecture, security controls and overall viability. Pagcor may terminate the arrangement if DCI does not "address deficiencies identified during the evaluation period within a reasonable time".
The agreement between Pagcor and DCI will run for five years and "may be renewed upon mutual written agreement".
Coordination and compliance
Pagcor also said it is coordinating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the National Telecommunications Commission and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center to reinforce action against illegal online gambling operators across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Pagcor’s app to verify online platforms launch?
Pagcor says the mobile app will launch in December; the board approved development and implementation on 8 October.
Who will develop and operate the verification app?
Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center Inc (DCI) will develop, host, operate and maintain the app at no cost to Pagcor, per the official statement.
What evaluation must the proof of concept pass before rollout?
Pagcor will evaluate the proof of concept for six months, reviewing proposed features, system architecture, security controls and overall viability before acceptance.
How long is the agreement between Pagcor and DCI?
The agreement term is five years and "may be renewed upon mutual written agreement", according to the statement.
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