Responsible Gaming: Practical Tips to Play Safe
Responsible Gaming at TablePlus
Tableplus | This page covers the tools and information available to help you stay in control.
01 Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Most players bet for fun and stay in control. But problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always obvious at first. Knowing the signs early makes it easier to act before things get worse.
Behavioral Warning Signs
These are patterns that show up in how you bet and how you think about betting. If several of these apply to you, it is worth taking a closer look.
Chasing losses by depositing more after a losing session to try and win it back
Betting with money meant for rent, bills, food, or other essentials
Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back or stop playing
Hiding your betting activity from family or friends
Needing to bet larger amounts to get the same level of excitement
Borrowing money or selling belongings to fund betting sessions
Missing work, school, or family time because of time spent gambling
Thinking about gambling constantly even when you are not playing
Financial Red Flags
These are specific money-related patterns that often go hand in hand with problem gambling. If you recognize any of these in your own GCash or bank history, take it seriously.
- Multiple deposits in a single day, especially right after a withdrawal
- Deposit amounts increasing steadily over weeks or months
- Withdrawing winnings only to deposit them back within hours
- Running out of betting funds before the end of the month consistently
What to Do If You Recognize These Signs
You do not have to wait until things get bad to take action. The tools on this page are available right now. You can set limits, take a break, or self-exclude at any time without needing to explain yourself to anyone.
If you are not sure, start with the self-check quiz in Section 3. It takes less than a minute and gives you a clear picture of where you stand.
If you are in financial distress right now: Stop depositing. Contact our 24/7 support team and request an immediate account cooling-off period. We will apply it within the hour, no questions asked.
02 Player Protection Tools
These tools are built into your TablePlus account. You can activate any of them yourself through account settings or by contacting support. All requests are processed within 24 hours at most, and most take effect immediately.
Deposit Limit Controls
Set a cap on how much you can deposit over a set time period. Once you hit the limit, no more deposits are accepted until the period resets. You choose the amount and the timeframe.
Daily Limit
Caps your total deposits within a 24-hour window. Resets at midnight. Good if you tend to chase losses late at night.
Set in Account SettingsWeekly Limit
Total deposits allowed across 7 days. Useful if daily limits feel too restrictive but you still want a safety net over the week.
Set in Account SettingsMonthly Limit
Hard cap on deposits for the calendar month. Increasing this limit requires a 7-day waiting period before the new amount takes effect.
Set in Account SettingsLowering vs raising limits
Lowering a deposit limit takes effect immediately. Raising it requires a 7-day cooling-off period. This is intentional and cannot be bypassed.
Session Time and Loss Limits
Beyond deposit limits, you can also control how long you play in a single session and how much you are willing to lose before the system stops you.
- Session time limit: Set a maximum number of hours per session. When the timer runs out, you are automatically logged out.
- Loss limit: Set the maximum amount you are willing to lose in a day, week, or month. Once reached, betting is paused until the period resets.
- Reality check reminders: Get a pop-up notification every 30, 60, or 90 minutes showing how long you have been playing and your net result for the session.
Cooling-Off Period
A cooling-off period temporarily blocks you from depositing and betting for a set number of days. Your account stays open and your balance is safe, but you cannot place bets during this time.
- Available in 1-day, 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day options
- Takes effect within 1 hour of your request
- Cannot be cancelled early once activated
- Withdrawals of existing balance are still allowed during cooling-off
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion is a permanent or long-term block on your account. It is the strongest tool available and is intended for players who feel they cannot control their gambling on their own.
Contact Support
Reach out to our 24/7 Live Chat and tell the agent you want to self-exclude. You do not need to give a reason.
Choose Your Exclusion Period
Options are 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or permanent. The agent will confirm your choice and apply it to your account.
Account Is Locked Immediately
Your account is blocked within 1 hour. Any remaining real-money balance will be returned to your registered GCash or bank account within 3 business days.
Reinstatement After the Period Ends
For periods under permanent exclusion, you can request reinstatement after the exclusion period ends. There is a mandatory 7-day review before access is restored.
Important: Once self-exclusion is active, TablePlus will not accept any requests to shorten or cancel it before the chosen period ends. This rule exists to protect you, not to inconvenience you.
03 Quick Self-Check
Tick any statements that apply to you over the past 30 days. This is not a clinical diagnosis, just a quick way to see where you stand.
04 Protecting Minors
TablePlus does not allow anyone under 21 to register or play. Here is what we do to enforce this.
Age Verification at Registration
Date of birth is collected at sign-up. Accounts flagged as potentially underage are suspended pending identity verification before any betting or deposits are allowed.
OTP Linked to Registered Number
The OTP verification step ties the account to a specific Philippine mobile number. This makes it harder for minors to register using someone else’s details without their knowledge.
Parental Controls Advice
If you share a device with someone under 21, use your phone’s built-in app lock or screen time controls to restrict access to the TablePlus app or website.
Report Underage Access
If you suspect a minor is using a TablePlus account, report it to our support team immediately. We will investigate and act within 24 hours.
05 Helplines & Support
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these are the organizations you can reach out to in the Philippines. All services are free and confidential.
PAGCOR Responsible Gaming Hotline
1-800-1888-0777Free hotline. Available during business hours. Covers self-exclusion registration across all PAGCOR-licensed platforms.
NCMH Crisis Hotline
1553National Center for Mental Health. Free, 24/7. For mental health concerns including gambling-related stress and anxiety.
In Touch Community Services
(02) 893-7603Counseling and crisis intervention. English and Filipino. Available Monday to Saturday.
TablePlus 24/7 Support
Live ChatContact our support team directly to activate any responsible gaming tool on your account. Available around the clock.
You are not alone
Problem gambling is a recognized condition, not a character flaw. Asking for help is the right move. The tools on this page and the helplines above exist specifically for this situation.
Need to Set a Limit or Take a Break?
Contact our support team right now. We will activate any responsible gaming tool on your account within the hour.