Procedures for Partial Resumption of Offshore Gaming Operations

PROCEDURES FOR PARTIAL RESUMPTION OF OFFSHORE GAMING OPERATIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. All documents must be submitted through the following email addresses: [email protected] copy furnished [email protected] Coming to the OGLD Office is highly discouraged and will only be allowed in cases where online transaction is impracticable. 2. Kindly include the name of the company’s authorized representative and his/her contact details. 3. Ensure complete attachments for prompt processing. 4. Submission of fraudulent/ spurious documents may result in the forfeiture of the entities’ Performance Bond in favor of PAGCOR, and cancellation of the Offshore Gaming License/ Authority to Operate. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: 1. Interested Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO Licensee) and Service Providers (SP) must submit a Letter of Intent to resume operations addressed to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer together with the following attachments: a. Photocopy of Certificate of Registration from the BIR; b. BIR certification indicating that the licensee/SP has no outstanding liability as of March 2020; c. Addresses of the site where they intend to resume operations. 2. OGLD shall then verify whether the Licensee/SP has any outstanding liability with PAGCOR, to include license fees, regulatory fees, performance bond, or penalties arising from demerits; 3. Once any liability or the absence thereof is determined, OGLD shall direct the Licensee to settle the same if any and order the payment of the Monthly Guaranteed Fee (MGF) for the month of April (E-Casino $150,000 or $10,000 per table whichever is higher; Sportsbetting $40,000) and proceed with the processing of the application for resumption; 4. After the completion of all documents and settlement of liabilities, OGLD shall notify CMED for the conduct of inspection to determine if the applicant is capable and able to comply with the safety protocols to be implemented.

5. After certification from CMED, that the applicant has complied with all the pre- requisite safety protocols and that it is capable to implement the other safety protocols, OGLD shall issue the Authorization to Resume Operations. 6. POGO Licensees/SPs who will be granted Authorization to Resume Operations shall be regularly inspected by CMED. Licensees/SPs must ensure consistent compliance with the safety protocols and the provisions of the Offshore Gaming Regulatory Manual (OGRM); otherwise, they may be ordered to cease operations and/or imposed penalties. However, it must be noted that the application of a Service Provider for resumption shall not be approved in case its POGO licensee failed to comply with the requirements to resume operations. Thank you. ATTY. JOSE S. TRIA, JR. Acting Assistant Vice President