Responsible Gaming & Player Protection Guidance

Core Responsible Gaming Principles

Online perya and e-gaming activities are designed strictly as paid casual entertainment for consenting adults aged 21 and older. They must never be treated as an investment strategy, financial savings vehicle, or method to earn income.

• Set a Fixed Spending Limit: Only play with discretionary entertainment funds you can afford to lose completely.
• Set Session Time Limits: Cap session times to prevent fatigue and emotional decision-making.
• Never Chase Losses: Attempting to win back lost money by increasing bet sizes leads to escalated financial risk.
• Avoid Borrowed Money: Never borrow money from family, friends, or loan providers to gamble.

Recognizing Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

You or a family member may be experiencing gambling-related harm if you notice:

• Spending more time or money gaming than originally planned.
• Feeling stressed, anxious, or irritable when trying to stop gaming.
• Neglecting work, household responsibilities, or personal relationships.
• Lying to loved ones about time or money spent on online platforms.

Self-Exclusion & Account Limit Tools

Licensed gaming platforms provide automated player protection tools inside account settings, including:

• Daily / Monthly Deposit Limits: Restricting maximum deposit amounts over specific periods.
• Cool-Off Periods: Temporarily suspending account access for 24 hours to 30 days.
• Permanent Self-Exclusion: Blocking account registration and access permanently.

Seeking Support in the Philippines

If gambling is causing distress or harm to you or someone you know, seek confidential help from professional Philippine health and counseling services:

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline:

📞 1553 (Luzon Toll-Free) / 0917-899-USAP (8727)