Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Set limits before you play, treat every bet as the cost of fun, and never chase losses.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old, or meet the local legal age for gambling in the Philippines, to access any real-money casino service. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses or betting more to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time or money than intended
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Neglecting work, school, or relationships because of gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back
Self-Help Tools
Use the responsible gambling features available through your casino account:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can add to your account per day, week, or month
- Loss limits — set a maximum amount you are prepared to lose in a given period
- Reality checks — receive timed reminders about how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion — block your access to gambling services for a set period or permanently
Support Organizations
If gambling no longer feels like entertainment, reach out to a professional support service. Help is free and confidential.
Philippines
- PAGCOR Responsible Gaming Program — www.pagcor.ph
International Support
- UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
- UK: GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung — www.bzga.de
Seek Help Now
If you recognize any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, stop playing and contact a support organization today. You are not alone, and recovery is possible.