Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never wager more than you can afford to lose, and never chase losses.
Age Verification
You must be of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction. In the Philippines, the legal gambling age for casino-style games, including online slots, is 21. By using this website, you confirm that you are 21 years of age or older and that gambling is legal where you reside.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by returning to gamble again soon after losing money
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Gambling with money intended for bills, food, or other essentials
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Lying about time or money spent gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression
- Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools
Many reputable gambling operators provide tools to help you stay in control. These may include:
- Deposit limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss limits: Cap the amount you can lose within a set period
- Reality checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from accessing gambling services
- Cooling-off periods: Take a short break from gambling for a set number of days
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, contact a professional organization in your region. For the Philippines, PAGCOR offers responsible gaming assistance.
- Philippines (PAGCOR Responsible Gaming): www.pagcor.ph/responsible-gaming — Hotline: 1-800-10-778-7787 (toll-free within PH), email: [email protected]
- UK: GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) and 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) — www.bzga.de
Seek Help Now
If gambling is causing problems in your life, you are not alone. Reach out to a support organization today. Help is free, confidential, and available to you and your family.