PH888 Self Ban: How PAGCOR's Self-Exclusion Programme Works
A self ban, which PAGCOR calls self exclusion or banning, bars you from gaming at sites PAGCOR licenses and operates for a period you choose: 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Step 1
- Decide on the period
- Step 2
- Fill in PAGCOR's self exclusion form
- Step 3
- Gather the requirements
- Step 4
- Submit the application
- Step 5
- Add your own blocks
A self ban is a decision you make once so you do not have to make it every night. PAGCOR runs a formal version, which it calls Self Exclusion or Banning, for patrons who feel they are developing a problem with gambling. It is binding for the period you choose, and that is the point. The wider plan for safer play is on the budget limit for play pillar.
| Item | PAGCOR’s self exclusion, per its own page |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | patrons who feel they are developing a problem with gambling |
| Periods | 6 months, 1 year or 5 years |
| Early cancellation | not possible in the first six months |
| Where it applies | all sites licensed and operated by PAGCOR |
| When it ends | lifted automatically at the end of the period |
Before you start
- Choose the period you need; the first six months are irrevocable.
- Have a government-issued photo ID ready to photocopy.
- Get two 2x2 colour photos taken within the last six months.
- Tell someone you trust, so the decision has support.
How to apply for a self ban, step by step
- Decide on the period. 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Fill in PAGCOR’s self exclusion form. It is linked from PAGCOR’s responsible gaming page.
- Gather the requirements. ID photocopy and two 2x2 colour photos, full face, no accessories.
- Submit the application. By e-mail to PAGCOR’s responsible gaming address, or its drop box in Pasay City; a selfie or video call confirms a non-personal submission.
- Add your own blocks. App limits and no saved payment details.
What happens next
PAGCOR implements the exclusion across the sites it licenses and operates, and lifts it automatically when the period ends. For sites outside that scope, the ban does not reach, so back it with your own blocks: the slot session planner shows how to set app limits that hold.
Family exclusion
PAGCOR also runs Family Exclusion or Banning, for a spouse, child or parent who needs help. Its periods are 6 months, 1 year and 3 years, and the application needs the respondent’s ID and photos plus a birth certificate or marriage contract, as PAGCOR’s page lists.
Common errors
Choosing the shortest period to keep the option open.
Treating the ban as the whole plan.
FAQ
How long does a PAGCOR self ban last?
PAGCOR's page lists periods of 6 months, 1 year and 5 years. When the period ends, the self exclusion order is lifted automatically.
Can I cancel a self ban early?
Not in the first six months: PAGCOR's page says a self exclusion or banning period for the first six months is irrevocable.
Where does a PAGCOR self ban apply?
PAGCOR says exclusion is implemented across all sites licensed and operated by PAGCOR. For any other site, use that site's own account tools and your phone's limits.