Responsible Gaming Tools: Set Your Limits Before You Play
This is the most important page on PALDO999, and the reason Paldo Academy exists. Gambling is entertainment with a built-in cost, never an income plan. The tools below let you keep it that way: set them the day you register, while your mind is calm.
Set your limits on day one
Every PAGCOR-licensed operator is required to give players real control tools, and they live in your account settings, not hidden in fine print. The best time to use them is before your first spin, not after a losing streak, because a limit set with a clear head cannot be argued away in a heated moment.
| Tool | What it does | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps how much you can add per day, week or month | Set it in account settings; loosening it takes a cooling-off delay |
| Loss limit | Caps how much you can lose in a set period | Match it to your entertainment budget, not your hopes |
| Self-exclusion | Locks your account for a chosen period | Use it any time you need a clean break |
| Reality check | Reminds you how long you have played and your net result | Turn on periodic pop-ups from settings |
| Cooling-off | A short pause before limit increases take effect | Applies automatically: it protects heat-of-the-moment decisions |
Know the warning signs
Problem gambling rarely announces itself. Watch for these patterns, in yourself or someone you care about, and treat any of them as a signal to pause and use the tools above:
- Chasing losses, betting more to win back what you lost.
- Playing with money meant for rent, food, bills or family.
- Borrowing money, or hiding how much time or money you spend playing.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or restless when you are not playing.
- Gambling to escape stress, boredom or low mood rather than for fun.
Where to get help: free and confidential
Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Help in the Philippines is free, confidential and available at any hour:
- National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotline: 1553: toll-free nationwide, 24/7.
- Use self-exclusion in your account to lock access while you regroup.
- Talk to someone you trust; secrecy makes the problem heavier.
The rules that protect every player
- You must be 21 or older to play at a PAGCOR-licensed casino in the Philippines.
- Accounts and payment wallets must be in your own name: third-party accounts are rejected, which also blocks anyone else from funding your play.
- KYC verification (about 24–48 hours) confirms identity and age before a first withdrawal.
- Gambling is recreation. If it stops being fun, it is time to stop, the tools on this page make stopping easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set a deposit limit?
Open your account settings and choose a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit. It takes effect immediately. Lowering it is instant; raising it triggers a cooling-off delay so a heated decision cannot override a calm one.
What is self-exclusion and how long does it last?
Self-exclusion locks your own account for a period you choose, from a short cooling-off break to a longer term. During that time you cannot deposit or play, giving you space to step back.
Where can I get help for a gambling problem in the Philippines?
Call the NCMH crisis hotline at 1553: it is free, confidential and available 24/7. You can also self-exclude in your account and confide in someone you trust. Reaching out early makes recovery easier.