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Responsible Gaming

Gaming should be entertainment. These tools and tips help keep it that way.

Last updated Maintained by Scottie Lopez

Need help now? Call the National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1553 (Luzon-wide landline, toll-free) or 0917-899-8727 / 0966-351-4518 (24/7).

Golden rules

  1. Only play if you are 21 or older.
  2. Treat gaming as paid entertainment, never as a way to earn income or pay debts.
  3. Set a budget before you play, and never top up from rent, bills or savings.
  4. Set a time limit. Rounds in live games and slots move fast.
  5. Never chase losses.
  6. Don't play when stressed, upset or after drinking.

Tools to use

  • Deposit limits: set daily, weekly or monthly caps right after you register.
  • Session reminders: pop-ups that show how long you have been playing.
  • Time-out / cool-off: pause your account for 24 hours to several weeks.
  • Self-exclusion: close access for a longer period. The regulator also runs exclusion programmes.
  • Blocking software on your phone to restrict gaming sites.

Warning signs

  • Spending more money or time than you planned, again and again
  • Borrowing money or using e-wallet loans to play
  • Hiding your gaming from family
  • Feeling anxious or irritable when not playing
  • Using bonuses or rebates as a reason to keep depositing

Where to get help

  • NCMH Crisis Hotline: 1553
  • Gamblers Anonymous (peer support groups)
  • Talk to someone you trust: family, a friend, or a counsellor

Our safety checklist explains how to judge whether a platform offers proper protection tools, and the FAQ has more answers.

AI-assisted content: This page was prepared with the help of AI tools and reviewed by Scottie Lopez. 21+ only. Play responsibly.