LARO77 Responsible Play: Limits, Warning Signs and Help
LARO77 responsible play begins with one rule: you must be 21 or over. PAGCOR’s own responsible gaming page lists persons under 21 among those prohibited from gambling, and this site is written for readers who meet that line.
Play only with money you can afford to lose. Gambling is not a source of income, and PAGCOR’s reminders say the same.
Set your limits before you start
Decide your limits while you are calm, not in the middle of a session. Write them down and keep to them.
- Choose a money limit for the session, an amount you would not miss tomorrow.
- Choose a time limit and set a phone alarm for it.
- Decide the amount at which you will stop if you are winning, so a good run is not given back.
- Never borrow money to play, and never use bill or food money.
- Do not chase losses. When the limit is reached, close the game.
PAGCOR’s reminders include setting time limits for each session, never borrowing money and never chasing your losses.
Signs that it is time to stop
PAGCOR’s own page describes problem gambling as showing up in many ways. Stop and talk to someone if you notice any of these.
| Sign | What PAGCOR’s page describes |
|---|---|
| Spending more than planned | Betting more than you meant to |
| Playing longer than planned | Gambling for longer than you intended |
| Trying to win it back | Trying again and again to recover losses |
| Money trouble | Debt, missed bills, borrowing or selling belongings |
| Mind and mood | Constant thoughts about gambling, feeling anxious or hopeless |
The problem gambler help page gives you the next steps in more detail.
Where to get help
Several bodies listed on PAGCOR’s own pages offer help. Numbers below are as those pages print them.
- Gamblers Anonymous Philippines: mobile 0915 938 2808, a fellowship of people who share their experience with gambling problems.
- National Problem Gambling (NPGH): landline (02) 8248 9568, listed by PAGCOR as an accredited help centre.
- NCMH Crisis Hotline, the National Center for Mental Health: take the number from its own site.
PAGCOR’s exclusion programme
PAGCOR runs a self-exclusion and banning programme for people who feel they are developing a problem. A self-exclusion can run 6 months, 1 year or 5 years, and the first six months are irrevocable. A family exclusion, for a spouse, child or parent, can run 6 months, 1 year or 3 years. PAGCOR’s exclusion page states where the order is implemented and lists the forms and requirements, so read it before you apply.
These habits also sit beside the terms for using this site.