Abstract The influence of technology in the gambling industry is continuously and exponentially increasing. Thesis Statement: With online gambling as a lucrative industry in the Philippines, government regulation and change in legislation are necessary to harness and maximize the potential benefits of online gambling in the Philippines. Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for BA 180.1 (Information Technology in Business I) 1.3.5.3.2 Growth and Expansion of Online GamblingĪ Research Paper on Online Gambling as a Lucrative Industry in the Philippines.1.3.5.3.1 More Profits, Revenues, Tax Payments and Better Economic Growth.1.3.5.3 Feasibility and Justification of Online Gambling.1.3.5.2 Alternatives/Substitutes of Online Gambling.1.3.5.1.4 The Threats of Online Gambling.1.3.5.1.3 The Opportunities of Online Gambling.1.3.5.1.2 The Weaknesses of Online Gambling.1.3.5.1.1 The Strengths of Online Gambling.