Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play within your means and set clear limits before you start.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older, or meet the local legal age requirement in the Philippines, to participate in any gambling activity. We encourage all players to verify their age before accessing any casino services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following behaviors in yourself or a loved one, consider seeking help:
- Chasing losses by returning to gamble more to win back money.
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses like rent, food, or bills.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
- Lying about time or money spent on gambling.
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling.
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you manage your gambling. Look for these features in your account settings:
- Deposit limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
- Loss limits: Cap the amount you are willing to lose over a set period.
- Reality checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your access to gambling sites.
Support Organizations
If you need help for yourself or someone you care about, contact these organizations. They offer free and confidential support.
- Philippines: PAGCOR Responsible Gaming Hotline – (02) 8522-4063 or 1-800-10-845-2273 (toll-free).
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.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 (BZgA) – Gambling addiction support services available at www.bzga.de
- Other regions: Please contact the national responsible gambling organization in your country.
Seek Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem or feel that gambling is no longer enjoyable, reach out to a support organization immediately. You are not alone, and help is available.