Philippine lawmakers propose casino entrance fee

“The bill seeks to strengthen regulation of the participation or engagement of citizens in casino gambling by ensuring that those who enter casinos and similar gaming establishments have the financial resources to engage in gambling,” Albano said in his bill.

“A casino entrance charge will serve as a deterrent to those who lack the resources or can ill afford to engage in gambling from enteringa casino,” he added.

According to the information reported by Manila Times, a P3,000 entrance fee will be collected from persons entering any and all casinos and similar gaming establishments for the purpose of engaging in gambling and related gaming activities.

The fees collected will the go to a special fund, which will be utilized for the establishment and maintenance of children and youth welfare centers under the supervision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

At least 50 percent of the proceeds will then be earmarked for children and youth welfare programs in the city or municipality where the casino is located.

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of Davao del Norte warned that the management of Resorts World Manila is not yet off the hook.

Alvarez said it was puzzling that videos showed the Carlos was particularly looking for Room 510 of Maxims Hotel, where he eventually burned and shot himself to death.

“Why is the assailant looking for Room 510? What is in that room? You all saw in the video that he is after that room. Who is the owner of that unit? Who is the client of that room where he forced his entry?” he asked