Hawkplay Responsible Play Rules for Every Reader
Hawkplay responsible play: what this site asks of you
Hawkplay responsible play starts with three rules for everyone who reads these pages. You must be 21 or over, which is also the minimum age on the lobby’s Terms and in PAGCOR’s list of people prohibited from gambling. Play is entertainment that costs money, never income. And you decide your limits before you open a game, not during it.
Who writes these pages, and how the site earns from its buttons, is explained under who writes Hawkplay Today.
Five limits to set before you play
PAGCOR’s responsible gaming reminders give the base: gambling is not a source of income, set a time limit for each session, never borrow money or use all of your resources, and do not chase your losses.
- Set a budget in pesos for the month and treat it as spent when you deposit it.
- Set a time limit for each session and stop when it ends.
- Set a loss limit, a figure at which you close the lobby for the day.
- Keep rent, food, bills and school money in a separate account.
- Never borrow to play, and never play to win back a loss.
The Responsible Gambling page of the Hawkplay lobby also prints a self-limit of 6 months to 5 years, which it says is arranged through customer service.
Where to get help in the Philippines
| Who | How to reach them |
|---|---|
| National Problem Gambling Helpline | (02) 8248-9568, 24/7, confidential and free; not an emergency line |
| Gamblers Anonymous Philippines | 0915 938 2808 |
| NCMH crisis hotline | 1553 or 1800-1888-1553 |
| PAGCOR self-exclusion | [email protected], for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years |
| Check a site’s PAGCOR licence | pagcorguarantee.ph, before you play or pay |
| Report an illegal gaming site | cicc.gov.ph |
The helpline launched on 26 May 2026 as a partnership between PAGCOR and Seagulls Flock Organization. Use the NCMH line, not the helpline, if you are in immediate danger or have thoughts of harming yourself.
Warning signs to watch in yourself
PAGCOR lists the signs of problem gambling on its responsible gaming page. Check yourself against them once a week:
- You bet more money than you set out to.
- A session runs past the time you gave it.
- You keep chasing a loss to win it back.
- Bills go unpaid, or debt and money trouble build up.
- Borrowing, selling belongings or taking money that is not yours to keep playing.
- Thinking about gambling constantly, or feeling hopeless, anxious or depressed.
Two of these in one week is enough reason to pause play and call the helpline above.
If you have already slipped
A session that broke your limit is a signal to tighten the plan, not a reason to hide. Read the craving steps after a broken limit page, then message one person you trust the same day. If you want to stop completely, PAGCOR’s self-exclusion bars you for the period you choose, and the first 6 months cannot be cancelled.