Responsible Gaming: Keep It Fun

Our golden rules

• Only play if you're 21 or older.
• Only gamble money you can afford to lose. Never use money for bills, food or debt.
• Set a time and money limit before you start. Our bankroll guide shows how.
• Never chase losses or borrow to play.
• Don't play when stressed, upset or after drinking.
• Take regular breaks and balance gaming with other activities.

Warning signs

You might need to take a step back if you are spending more than planned, hiding gaming from family, borrowing money to play, feeling anxious when not playing, or thinking you can "win back" losses.

Tools that help

• Deposit and loss limits at licensed online operators.
• Time-outs and cooling-off periods.
• Self-exclusion: PAGCOR maintains an exclusion program that you or your family can apply to. Details are on the PAGCOR website.
• Blocking software on your phone and computer.

Where to get help in the Philippines

• National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline: dial 1553 (Luzon-wide toll-free landline) or check ncmh.gov.ph for current mobile numbers.
• Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings, including online: gamblersanonymous.org.
• Talk to someone you trust, such as family, a friend or a counsellor.

Learn why no system beats the casino in House Edge Explained, and only use operators that are licensed by PAGCOR.

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AI-assisted content: This page was drafted with the help of AI tools, then reviewed, fact-checked and edited by Jash Jacinto. Game rules and odds can vary by operator, so always check the rules shown at your table. How we create content.