STARZBET Responsible Gaming: 21+ Entertainment, Kept in Balance

Our commitment

We are an independent guide, not an operator, so we cannot set limits on your account. What we can do is explain the tools licensed operators typically provide and encourage you to use them from day one. Gambling should never be framed as a way to earn money, repay debts or fix a bad month. Outcomes are random, the house keeps an edge, and any money you stake should be money you can afford to lose.

Like a navigator reading a star chart, the idea is to plot your limits before the journey begins, not halfway through a storm.

Player tools to look for

Licensed operators typically offer some or all of the following. Check your operator's settings or help section, and switch them on before you play.

• Deposit limits: a cap on how much you can add per day, week or month.
• Loss limits: a ceiling on net losses over a chosen period.
• Time limits and reminders: alerts that tell you how long you have been playing.
• Cooling-off periods: a short, reversible break from your account.
• Self-exclusion: a longer block, often months or more, that you request when you need real distance.
• Account history: statements so you can see exactly what you have deposited and spent.

Recognising problem signs

Problems rarely announce themselves. They creep in through small changes in habit. Be honest with yourself if you notice any of these:

• Spending more than you planned, or more often than you planned.
• Chasing losses by raising stakes or depositing again to win it back.
• Borrowing money, or using funds meant for bills, food or school fees.
• Hiding your play from family or friends.
• Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not playing.
• Playing to escape stress rather than for enjoyment.

Noticing even one of these is a good reason to pause, set stricter limits or speak to someone you trust.

Protecting minors: 21+ only

Online gambling is for adults aged 21 and above. If you play at home, keep your devices and e-wallet logins private, never let children use your accounts, and consider parental controls on shared phones and tablets. Do not give your GCash, Maya or bank details to anyone under 21.

Where to get help

If gambling is affecting your mood, relationships or finances, you are not alone and help is available. The NCMH crisis hotline at 1553 is free and confidential. You can call to talk, to ask about next steps or simply to be heard.

• Call NCMH at 1553 any time you feel overwhelmed.
• Contact your operator to activate self-exclusion or a cooling-off period.
• Talk with a family member, friend or counsellor you trust.
• Block gambling sites and apps on your devices if you want extra distance.

A short pre-play checklist

1. Decide a budget you could comfortably lose, and a time limit, before you start.
2. Set deposit and time limits in the operator's tools.
3. Play only from money that is not needed for essentials.
4. Take regular breaks, and stop when the plan says stop.
5. Never chase a loss, and never borrow to play.