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Aired (April 26, 2024): Nabalita ang dalawang lalaki nagkainitan sa nagpustahan ng billiards sa Caloocan City na nauwi sa barilan. Ano nga ba ang sinasabi ng batas tungkol sa pustahan?

Alamin ‘yan kasama ang ating Kapuso sa Batas, Atty. Gaby Concepcion.

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00:00 As long as we're talking about the law, our heart is always ready to answer.
00:04 Attorney Gabby Concepcion.
00:05 Attorney, good morning.
00:06 Hello?
00:09 Yes, I'm talking to you.
00:11 I saw him last night.
00:12 Why don't you believe me?
00:14 We're in a lawsuit.
00:15 It's him.
00:15 Oh, wait.
00:19 It's not like we're in a lawsuit.
00:23 I heard that two people were involved in a billiards game in Caloocan.
00:28 I don't think it was with Mang Efren Bata.
00:31 Yes.
00:31 So in the end, they were shot.
00:34 Oh my.
00:35 To those who love to judge, what does the law say about the lawsuit?
00:40 Ask me, ask Attorney Gabby.
00:43 Attorney.
00:52 Oh, hello.
00:53 You're back.
00:55 I'm sure many of you are used to gambling because even online, there are gambling places.
01:02 But usually, what does the law say about gambling?
01:06 Well, actually, strictly speaking, gambling and betting are prohibited.
01:12 So what is gambling?
01:14 Any game that is dependent on chance, that has a betting,
01:19 and has anything of value that can be exchanged.
01:23 That's what is prohibited.
01:25 Unless it is authorized or licensed.
01:27 And the PAG-COR is the agency of the government that gives the license or franchise for this.
01:33 Bills in billiards, sabong, loto, ending, munti, mashautong, it's, whatever it is, you name it.
01:40 All of those are prohibited if it is for the public and not licensed by PAG-COR.
01:45 And the penalty under Republic Act 9287 is also quite heavy.
01:50 30 to 90 days if you are a tenant, and up to 20 years depending on your participation in illegal gambling,
01:57 especially if you are a government employee.
02:00 But people are really addicted to gambling and betting.
02:03 Actually, I heard that the PAG-COR is the third biggest revenue provider of the government.
02:08 Maybe it's after the BIR and customs.
02:11 And of course, you will lose more if the gamblers go home ill or die from those.
02:19 Oh, that's right, Attorney.
02:21 You should be careful with gambling.
02:23 But what if my gambling, Attorney, didn't pay off and didn't pay even if he lost?
02:30 What should I do?
02:31 Good luck.
02:33 So, stop that.
02:35 Just travel again.
02:36 So that the money won't be wasted.
02:37 Actually, under Article 2014 of our Civil Code,
02:41 it states that the winner of a gamble, if he was not paid for gambling,
02:46 actually, I don't want to say this, but this law has no remedy under the law.
02:52 It means that you cannot file an action in court to cover it.
02:56 If this is a case of illegal gambling, of course.
02:59 In fact, the one who lost can cover it from the winner and with legal interest.
03:06 But at the end of the day, especially if this is a big illegal gambling operation and you will not pay,
03:13 it's a bit scary that you won't pay for it and maybe not only your money will be lost.
03:19 As usual, we have people who get angry if they don't pay and you won't like them when they're angry.
03:26 And as for other debts, oh, you should pay your debts.
03:30 There's a line there, as long as you're talking about debts.
03:33 But just avoid gambling.
03:36 Maybe there are a lot of people who get lost here.
03:38 Sometimes, the house, the land, the car gets lost, just like any other addiction.
03:44 It's scary.
03:46 But in any case, we will clarify the laws we're discussing for the peace of mind.
03:53 Don't think twice.
03:55 Ask me, ask Attorney Gav.
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