PanaloKO Responsible Play: Limits Before You Play, Help in the Philippines
PanaloKO responsible play starts before the first spin. This site asks four things of you: be 21 or over, set a budget first, set a time limit, and never chase a loss. The help routes below are copied from PAGCOR’s Responsible Gaming page, read on 29 September 2026.
Before you play
PAGCOR’s reminders say gambling is not a source of income, and that you should set time limits for each session. They also say never to borrow money or use all of your resources for gambling, and not to chase your losses.
Turn those into numbers before you open a game.
- Decide a budget you can lose without touching bills or savings. A loss limit is that number written down.
- Split it across sessions with bankroll management, so one bad hour cannot spend it all.
- Set a timer for each session and stop when it rings.
- After a loss, stop. Playing on to win it back is chasing.
Who may not gamble
PAGCOR’s page lists the people prohibited from gambling:
- All government officials and employees.
- Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
- Persons under 21 years of age.
- Persons listed in the National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP).
- Gaming Employment License (GEL) holders (PD 1869, as amended).
Warning signs
PAGCOR describes problem gambling as spending or betting more than you meant to, gambling longer than planned, and trying again and again to win back what you lost. It can lead to debt, missed bills, and borrowing or selling belongings to keep gambling. If that sounds familiar, use a route below today.
Exclusion routes
| Route | How PAGCOR describes it |
|---|---|
| Online self-exclusion | PAGCOR Online Self-Exclusion Application Portal: osea.pagcor.ph |
| Family exclusion | Spouses, children or parents of a person who needs help can apply to have that person excluded |
For family exclusion, download the application form from PAGCOR’s page and email the completed form and requirements to the address printed there.
Help lines and support organisations
PAGCOR lists these as accredited help centers:
| Organisation | Contact as printed |
|---|---|
| National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) | Mobile 0919 170 0788; landline (02) 8248 9568; npgh.ph |
| Gamblers Anonymous Philippines | Mobile 0915 938 2808; gaphilippines.com |
| Gam-Anon Philippines | gam-anonphilippines.org |
| Bridges of Hope Drugs and Alcohol Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. | Mobile 0917 509 8826; bridgesofhope.com.ph |
| Life Change Recovery Center | 105 Scout Rallos St., Kamuning, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City; lifechangerecovery.com |
| Milestone Health and Wellness Center | 58 Paterno St., South Drive, Baguio City |
| Seagull’s Flock | seagullsflock.org |
About this page
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