FACT CHECK: Manny Pacquiao’s name, image used in fake online gambling ads

Claim: Renowned Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao endorses various online casino apps, including the “Manny Pacquiao Online Casino Game.” 

Rating: FALSE

Why we fact-checked this: Several Facebook posts and pages have surfaced on social media claiming Pacquiao’s endorsement of various online casino platforms, such as the “Manny Pacquaio Online Casino Game,” “EEJL Casino,” and “VIP PH,” among others. One of the pages named “Manny Pacquiao Casino legit link” has accumulated 4,000 members and a post has reached 5,800 views...