Games and Amusements Board

The Games and Amusements Board initially began operations in 1951 with the issuance of Executive Order No. 392. Through this particular law, the powers, duties and functions previously exercised, and performed by: • The city and municipal mayors over fronton and basque pelota games • The Boxing and Wrestling Commission over boxing and wrestling • The Commission on Races over horse racing, were consolidated and transferred to the Board. On March 20, 1974, upon the signing into law of Presidential Decree No. 420 creating the Philippine Racing Commission, the authority over horse racing was divided between the Board and the Philracom. ==Leadership==

GAB, as an organization, is headed by a chairman and two commissioners ==Scope==

Sports and activities Professional sports and activities the GAB regulates include: ;Sports • Association football • Basketball • Karate Combat Sports Organizations • Filipino Pro Wrestling • ONE Championship • Philippine Encuentro Championship • PUSO Wrestling • Underground Battle MMA • Universal Reality Combat Championship • Ultimate Muaythai Challenge Philippines • Zeus Combat League ==See also==