Philippines warns online casinos could be China-linked 'Trojan horses'

Concerns mount as authorities continue investigations and raids

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The Philippines considers online casinos operating in the country for Chinese gamblers as "not yet a national security threat ... but a national security concern," according to National Security Advisor Eduardo Ano. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Philippine authorities are grappling with the murky world of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), or online casinos, as recent raids have uncovered potential links to China-related national security concerns.

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