Need to talk now? Call the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotline 1553 (Luzon-wide landline, toll-free). If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Quick self-check
Answer honestly. If you say “yes” to two or more, consider taking a break and talking to someone.
- Do you spend more money or time than you planned?
- Do you chase losses to “win it back”?
- Have you borrowed money, pawned items or used bills money to gamble?
- Do you hide your gambling from family?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when not playing?
Tools that work
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps how much you can add per day, week or month. |
| Session reminder | Pops up after a set time so you notice how long you’ve played. |
| Cool-off | Locks your account for a short period (e.g. 24 hours to 6 weeks). |
| Self-exclusion | Closes your account for months or years. PAGCOR also runs a self-exclusion programme — ask through PAGCOR. |
Look for these in your account settings, or ask the operator’s support to apply them. Our DEWA90PH responsible gaming tips explain how to set a budget that sticks.
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Free help and information
- NCMH crisis hotline: 1553 — ncmh.gov.ph
- Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings, including online — gamblersanonymous.org
- BeGambleAware: self-help tools and information — begambleaware.org
- WHO fact sheet on gambling: who.int
For family and friends
Talk without blame, focus on specific behaviours, and protect shared finances. Encourage professional support rather than trying to “fix” it alone.
Our commitment
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