Set Money and Time Limits Before Play
Choose an entertainment amount that can be lost without affecting food, housing, debt, savings or family needs. Set a session end time, avoid credit and borrowed funds, and do not raise a limit after a loss.
Warning Signs to Take Seriously
Warning signs include chasing losses, hiding activity, borrowing to continue, spending beyond a plan, neglecting work or relationships, feeling unable to stop, or gambling to escape distress. Any one of these is a reason to pause and seek support.
Cooling-Off and Self-Exclusion
Use account limits, a cooling-off period or self-exclusion when control becomes difficult. Stop deposits while a request is pending, save the case reference and consider blocking tools across devices and payment accounts.
Official source: PAGCOR Responsible Gaming resources ↗Protect Other People
Do not share an account, payment method or identity document. Keep gambling away from minors and never encourage another person to recover a loss. If someone is at immediate risk of harm, contact local emergency or crisis support.
A Practical Stop Plan
Tell a trusted person, remove saved payment access, block promotional messages, schedule another activity and seek qualified support. A self-exclusion request is a safety step, not a failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chasing losses?+
It means increasing or continuing gambling to recover money already lost. Previous results do not make a future win due.
When should I use self-exclusion?+
Use it when limits are repeatedly broken, play no longer feels voluntary or gambling affects essential money, health, work or relationships.
Is gambling a way to earn income?+
No. Casino and betting products have financial risk and should never be treated as income, debt repayment or an emergency solution.
Real-money gaming is intended only for eligible adults aged 21 and above. Set personal time and entertainment limits, and never chase losses.