The Philippines has formally ended its four-month war against online gambling that has left gaming technology provider PhilWeb’s business in shambles.

Radio news channel DZMM reported over the weekend that Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is now mulling on opening the online gaming industry to more players, a sign that the worst if finally over for online gambling operators.

But unlike in the previous administration, Ignacio pointed out that government will strictly enforce the country’s gambling rules.

“We will open it up to more people but only under very stringent measures,” he said, according to the radio news.