Player Safety

Responsible Gambling

Gambling is entertainment. When it stops being fun, it's a problem. Resources for Philippine players — and anyone who needs help.

⚠️ 18+ Only

Online gambling is for adults only. It is illegal for persons under 18 to gamble in the Philippines. If you are under 18, leave this site now.

Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. Gambling is not a way to earn income or solve financial problems.

PAGCOR Resources

PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) regulates legal online gambling in the Philippines. All PAGCOR-licensed casinos are required to offer responsible gambling tools and honor self-exclusion requests.

PAGCOR Responsible Gambling

  • Official site: www.pagcor.ph
  • All licensed casinos must provide deposit limits, session time limits, and self-exclusion
  • PAGCOR handles complaints against licensed operators

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Seek help if you recognize three or more of these:

  • Spending more money or time than intended
  • Chasing losses — betting more to recover previous losses
  • Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
  • Lying to family or friends about gambling
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
  • Neglecting work, school, or family obligations
  • Feeling unable to stop even when you want to
  • Using money earmarked for bills or necessities

Tools to Stay in Control

Deposit Limits

Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps at your casino. Applied immediately — increases require a 24–48 hour wait.

Session Time Limits

Set pop-up reminders or hard cut-offs after a chosen number of hours. Prevents sessions from running indefinitely.

Reality Checks

Enable in-session reminders showing how long you've played and your net win/loss. Cuts through "flow state" tunnel vision.

Self-Exclusion

Request temporary (6 months) or permanent exclusion from the casino. Blocks login and new account creation at that operator.

International Support

Our Commitment

Shanghai Beauty Review includes responsible gambling disclaimers on every page, links to PAGCOR resources, and only recommends casinos with robust player-protection tools. We do not target vulnerable audiences or publish content designed to encourage problem gambling.

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the resources above. Help is free, confidential, and available now.

Got questions?

Responsible Gambling — FAQ

01 What are the signs of problem gambling?

Key signs: betting more than you can afford to lose, chasing losses, gambling to escape problems, hiding gambling from family, borrowing money to gamble, feeling unable to stop even when you want to.

02 Where can Philippine players get help?

Contact PAGCOR (pagcor.ph) for regulated casino self-exclusion. For counselling: GamCare (gamcare.org.uk, 24/7 chat) and Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org) both serve international players.

03 How do I self-exclude from online casinos in the Philippines?

PAGCOR-licensed casinos must honor self-exclusion requests. Contact the casino's responsible gambling team directly — via live chat or email. Exclusion prevents login and new account creation at that operator.

04 How do I set deposit limits at an online casino?

Log into your casino account, go to Account Settings or the Responsible Gambling section, and set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Limits apply immediately. Increases require a 24–48 hour cooling period.

05 Can I take a break without fully self-excluding?

Yes. Most PAGCOR-licensed casinos offer a "cooling off" or "time out" feature — typically 24 hours to 6 weeks. During this period you cannot log in, but your account remains open. Self-exclusion is permanent (or 6+ months minimum).