State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) on Monday cautioned the public about fraudulent gaming certifications purportedly linked to Lucky 7 Bingo Corp., a company holding a legitimate e-games venue license.
PAGCOR said in a statement Lucky 7 Bingo had reportedly entered into contract agreements with individuals, falsely offering “guidance and support to potentially earn P50,000 through the Lucky 7 Bet Lottery Platform.”
As part of the deceptive agreement, bettors are required to make an initial cash deposit of P3,000.
PAGCOR clarified that the license mentioned in these agreements is a counterfeit offshore gaming license, as all offshore gaming operations have been prohibited in the Philippines since Dec. 31, 2024.
“While Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation is a legitimate licensee for e-games venue operations as of April 30, 2025, it does not hold any valid offshore gaming license,” said Jessa Fernandez, head of PAGCOR’s offshore gaming and licensing department.
“The license presented in said agreements is fake, and any engagement based on it is fraudulent,” she said.
“We strongly advise the public to exercise due diligence when engaging with entities claiming to be PAGCOR-accredited,” Fernandez said.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant and always verify the legitimacy of a PAGCOR-licensed gaming entity before entering into any agreements or making any form of payment,” she said.
PAGCOR earlier issued warnings on the proliferation of fake websites and fraudulent Viber messages impersonating top PAGCOR officials.