Responsible Gaming

Gaming should be entertainment, not a way to solve money problems. Gaming is for adults aged 21 and above. This page gives simple, practical rules that protect your money, your time and your relationships.

Core rules

• Only use money that you can afford to lose.
• Set a budget before you start and do not raise it during the session.
• Set a time limit and use an alarm.
• Never borrow money to play.
• Never chase losses.
• Do not play when you are tired, upset or drinking.

How to set a budget

List your monthly income and your fixed costs such as rent, food, school, transport and bills. What remains after that, and after savings, is the most you should ever consider for entertainment, and many people choose only a small part of it. Write the number. When it is used, you are done for that period. Do not top up because you feel that the next game will be different.

How to set a time limit

Choose the length of each session, for example 30 minutes, and set a phone alarm. When it rings, finish the current game and log out. Take a real break before you decide to return. Fast games and live streams make it easy to lose track of time.

Warning signs

• You play longer or spend more than you planned.
• You think about gaming all day.
• You hide your play or your spending from family.
• You borrow money, sell things or miss bills to play.
• You feel restless or angry when you try to stop.
• You play to escape stress or sadness.
• Your work, studies or relationships are suffering.

A quick self-check

Ask yourself: Have I lied about how much I play? Have I tried to stop and failed? Do I need to bet more to feel the same excitement? If you answered yes to any of these, take a break now and speak to someone you trust.

Take a break or close your account

You can stop at any time. Log out and stay away for a day, a week or a month. If you want a longer break, ask the platform through live chat about closing or limiting your account. Delete saved passwords and bookmarks so that it is harder to return on impulse.

Advice for family and friends

If someone close to you has a gaming problem, avoid shouting or shaming. Ask calm questions, listen and offer to help them find support. Protect your own money and do not pay their gambling debts. Encourage them to speak with a counsellor.

Where to get help

If gaming is hurting your life, you are not alone and help exists. You can talk to a family member, a friend, a counsellor or a doctor. In the Philippines, you can call the National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline at 1553 or 0917 899 8727. If you feel that you might hurt yourself, contact your local emergency number right away.

About this website

PH Sabong is an independent information website. We do not encourage anyone to gamble. Online sabong has been suspended by Philippine authorities since 2022. Read our legal notice, and see account security and FAQ for more.Simple daily habits

• Decide your budget before you open the app.
• Play only when you have finished your responsibilities for the day.
• Keep gaming separate from your rent, food and school money.
• Tell a trusted person if you feel that you are losing control.
• Do something offline after each session, such as a walk or a call with a friend.

Remember

The house is built to win over time. A big win does not mean that you will keep winning, and a big loss is not a reason to bet more. Every game is a new game. Enjoy it only if it stays fun.

Set your limits in numbers

Need help turning limits into real amounts? Read our sabong budget rules.

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