WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE GAMING?
Responsible Gaming is a concept that gaming-operators, suppliers, and service providers advocate to ensure their offerings uphold a fair and safe gaming experience that protects players from the adverse consequences of gaming and gambling.
HOW CAN RESPONSIBLE GAMING BE MEASURED?
Responsible Gaming happens when individuals play in a manner that is not disruptive and damaging to:
Their well-being
Their families, relatives, and friends
Other players and respondents
Gaming employees
And the broader community
WHAT IS PROBLEM GAMBLING?
It is an urge to continuously gamble despite the harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop.
SIGNS OF PROBLEM GAMBLING
Chasing losses
Losing interest in other things
Borrowing money from anyone
Always betting more in order to get the desired effect
Talking/thinking/planning about gambling
Stress
Getting into arguments about gambling
Having financial problem
Lying about gambling
Pursuant to Presidential Decree 1869 (PAGCOR Charter) as amended by Republic Act 9487 and Malacañang Memorandum Circular No.6 Series of 2016,
The following persons are not allowed to enter, stay and/or play:
Government officials connected directly with the operation of the Government or any of its agencies.
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the Army, Navy, Air Force or the Philippine National Police; and
Persons under 21 years of age or student at any school, college, or university in the Philippines.
Persons included in the National Database of Restricted Persons
Employees of Licensees (GEL Holders)
Playing in open and public places is strictly prohibited.
PLAYER EXCLUSION
This program is implemented to provide patrons who feel that relatives or they themselves are developing a problem with gambling with the option of barring them from all gaming venues or sites.
WHAT IS CASINO EXCLUSION
It is an act of prohibiting respondents from entering the gaming area/site to protect them from any adverse effects and consequences of gaming.
3 TYPES OF CASINO EXCLUSION
Self Exclusion
Family Exclusion
Licensee Emanating Exclusion
WHAT IS SELF-EXCLUSION
A request by a respondent to exclude himself from the gaming areas/sites for a period of time due to his gambling behaviors.
DURATION OF SELF EXCLUSION
6 months
1 year
5 years
REQUIREMENTS FOR SELF-EXCLUSION
Photocopy of one government issued ID with picture and signature
Fully Accomplished RG form 2
Latest 2x 2 picture
AMENDMENTS TO SELF-EXCLUSION
1st six months is irrevocable
Amendments after the first six months
Re-apply for exclusion by checking the re-application box (RG Form 2)
CONSEQUENCES OF EXCLUSION
Barred from all gaming areas/sites
Amendments after the first six months
Refusal of entry in all PAGCOR-operated and regulated gaming facilities regardless of where the application was filed
WHAT IS FAMILY EXCLUSION?
A request made by the parent/s, legal spouse or son/daughter of a player to prohibit the former (respondent) from entering the gaming areas/sited for a period of time due to his gambling behaviors.
DURATION OF FAMILY EXCLUSION
6 months
1 year
5 years
REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY EXCLUSION
IF PARENT IS THE APPLICANT:
A valid government issued ID with picture and signature (Applicant and the Respondent)
Fully accomplished RG form 3 (Applicant)
Birth Certificate (Respondent)
One 2x 2 of the Respondent taken within six months from the date of application for exclusion
IF CHILD IS THE APPLICANT:
Fully accomplished RG Form 3
A valid government issued ID with picture and signature (Applicant and Respondent)
Birth Certificate (Applicant)
One 2x 2 of the Respondent taken within six months from the date of application for exclusion
Note: At least 18 years old or represented by a legal guardian
IF SPOUSE IS THE APPLICANT:
Fully accomplished RG Form 3
A valid government issued ID with picture and signature (Applicant and Respondent)
Marriage Certificate (Applicant)
One 2x 2 of the Respondent taken within six months from the date of application for exclusion
Note: Incomplete requirements shall not be processed.
Submission of Application
Complete documentary requirements with a fully accomplished and signed application form and submit inside a sealed long-sized brown envelope with the following text written on it:
APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION ORDER
Gaming Licensing and Development Department
12th Floor|Contact No.:755-3904
PAGCOR Main Corporate Office
MET LIVE,CBP-1A Metropolitan Park,
Roxas Boulevard,Pasay City
-Send the envelope to the above address either through:
(a)personal delivery,drop the envelopes inside the designated box located at the lobby of PAGCOR House or
(b)courier service
AMENDMENTS TO FAMILY EXCLUSION
Upon expiration, applicant may re-apply for exclusion (RG Form 3) by checking the re-application box.
CONSEQUENCES OF FAMILY EXCLUSION
Barred from all gaming areas/sites
Refusal of entry in all PAGCOR-operated and regulated gaming facilities regardless of where the application was filed
WHAT IS LICENSEE-EMANATING EXCLUSION
A licensee’s own accord to bar an employee from gaming premises (RG Form 4) due to:
Cheating
Theft
Forgery or counterfeiting
Fraud
Money Laundering