The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has ordered casinos and gaming operators to enhance their monitoring of players, particularly focusing on public officials and government employees, to combat corruption and money laundering. The agency has outlined specific 'red flag indicators' that may suggest suspicious behavior, such as the use of fake identification and inconsistent financial declarations. Recent congressional inquiries revealed that several former public works officials lost substantial amounts, exceeding ₱950 million, in casinos, raising concerns over the integrity of flood control project funding. Pagcor's guidelines require gaming operators to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Anti-Money Laundering Council, including cases of frequent group play and unusual transaction volumes. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with a 2016 memorandum that prohibits government officials from gambling in casinos, addressing the ongoing issues of corruption within the sector.