Responsible Gaming
Gaming should be fun. Here is how to keep it that way.
21+ only. Real-money gaming in the Philippines is strictly for adults aged 21 and over.
Healthy habits
- Set a peso budget and time limit before each session (see our budget plans)
- Treat losses as the cost of entertainment, and never chase them
- Take a break every 30 minutes
- Don't play when stressed, tired, or after drinking
- Keep gaming money separate from bills and savings
Warning signs
- Spending more than planned, often
- Borrowing money or selling things to play
- Lying to family about gaming
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not playing
Tools that help
Licensed operators must offer deposit limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion. Learn what to look for in our safety checklist. On your phone, use screen-time limits (see mobile tips).
Free help in the Philippines
- NCMH Crisis Hotline: 1553 (toll-free landline) · ncmh.gov.ph
- Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org
- Self-assessment: BeGambleAware
- PAGCOR responsible gaming: pagcor.ph
Prefer to practise without risk? Our Reef Rush demo uses play coins only.