Games and Amusements Board

Games and Amusements Board
Agency overview
Formed 1951 (1951)
Jurisdiction Philippines
Headquarters Makati, Metro Manila
Parent department Office of the President
Website gab.gov.ph

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) is the government-ran regulatory body of professional sports in the Philippines.[1]

History

The Games and Amusements Board initially started its operation in 1951 with the issuance of Executive Order No. 392. Through this particular law, the powers, duties and functions previously exercised, and performed by:[2]

  1. the city and municipal mayors over fronton and basque pelota games
  2. the Boxing and Wrestling Commission over boxing and wrestling
  3. the Philippine Racing Commission (PRC) over horse racing, were consolidated and transferred to the Board

On March 20, 1974, the authority over horse racing was divided between the Board and the PRC.[2]

On January 6, 1976, the scope of GAB’s regulatory function over professional sports widened as the agency was tasked to likewise supervise and regulate the professional basketball and other professional games in the country.[2]

The Board’s regulatory function was also made more specific against anti-illegal gambling operations with the establishment of Anti-Illegal Gambling Unit (AIGU) in January 17, 1992 – which became one of GAB’s units. AIGU initially was composed of personnel appointed by the Chairman of GAB and detailed staff from the Philippine National Police, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine Racing Commission, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, other offices involved in gambling operations, as well as other law enforcement agencies in the country. On December 28, 1993, the board assumed part of the overall functions of the Gamefowl Commission, particularly insofar as international cockfight derbies are concerned.[2]

Leadership

GAB, as an organization, is headed by a chairman and two commissioners[2]

Scope

Among professional sports and activities that the GAB regulates are:

Sports
Other activities

It is also mandated to crack down against illegal gambling practices in professional sports.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Games and Amusements Board". Games and Amusements Board. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Historical Background". Games and Amusements Board. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "GAB grants PFL professional license". Fox Sports Philippines. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.

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