pub7 Responsible Gaming – Play Smart and Stay in Control

Online gaming should be something you enjoy — not something that causes stress or financial pressure. pub7 provides tools to help you stay in control of how you play, how much you spend, and how long you spend doing it.

21+ Only
Self-exclusion available Session limits built in Budget controls in account
Important notice: pub7 is strictly for players aged 21 and above. Online gaming involves real financial risk — there are no guaranteed wins or returns. If gaming is affecting your finances, relationships, or mental health, please use the tools on this page or seek independent support. You can contact us at any time through live chat in the app or by emailing [email protected].
Responsible Gaming Tools on pub7

These tools are available to all registered players through account settings. You don't need to contact support to use most of them — they're built directly into the platform.

Deposit Limits

Set a maximum deposit amount over a daily, weekly, or monthly period directly from your account settings. Once a limit is in place, it takes effect immediately for reductions. If you want to increase a limit, a cooling-off period applies before the change is confirmed. This gives you time to reconsider before raising your spending ceiling.

Session Time Limits

Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions. When your session reaches the limit you've chosen, you'll receive a notification and the option to log out. Keeping track of how long you've been playing is one of the simplest ways to stay in control — it's easy to lose track of time, especially during live casino sessions or in-play sports betting.

Reality Check Reminders

Enable periodic pop-up reminders that show you how long you've been logged in during a session. You can set the interval — every 30 minutes, every hour, or whatever works for you. The reminder displays your total session time and gives you a quick nudge to step back, assess how you're feeling, and decide whether to continue or take a break.

Cooling-Off Period

Take a short break from pub7 without permanently closing your account. A cooling-off period temporarily suspends your account for a set number of days — typically between 1 and 30 days. During this time, you cannot log in, place bets, or make deposits. Your account and balance remain intact and you can return when the period ends.

Self-Exclusion

If you feel you need a longer break, self-exclusion allows you to close your access to pub7 for an extended period. This is a more serious option than a cooling-off period and is intended for players who feel their gaming has become difficult to manage. During self-exclusion, you will not be able to register a new account or access your existing one.

Activity History

Your full transaction history and betting record are available at any time through your account. Reviewing your activity — how much you've deposited, how much you've wagered, and how your balance has moved over time — is a useful habit. An honest look at your history can help you spot patterns early and make adjustments before a small concern becomes a bigger one.

Gaming Is Entertainment — Keep It That Way

pub7 is an online gaming platform built for Philippine players who enjoy sports betting, live casino, slots, eBingo, and poker. Most players on pub7 play for entertainment — they enjoy the experience, they set a budget, and when that budget runs out for the day or the week, they stop. That's exactly how gaming is meant to work.

Responsible gaming means being honest with yourself about why you play and how you play. It means treating a bet as money you're prepared to spend on entertainment — not as an investment you expect to get back with interest. There are no guaranteed returns on any game or bet on pub7. Outcomes are determined by chance, and that means losses are a normal part of playing. Anyone who tells you otherwise is not being straight with you.

This needs to be said clearly: Online gaming is not a reliable way to earn money or cover financial obligations. If you're playing to try to recover money you've already lost, or to solve a financial problem, that's a sign to stop and seek support — not to keep going.
The 21+ Rule Is Not Flexible

pub7 is strictly for adults aged 21 years and above. Age verification is a mandatory part of the registration and KYC process — not a formality. If we identify that someone under 21 has registered or is using an account, that account will be closed immediately. If you suspect that a young person you know is accessing pub7 or any other online gaming platform, please contact support directly.

This rule exists because gambling involves financial risk that minors are not equipped to manage. The 21+ standard reflects the serious nature of that risk and our commitment to enforcing it consistently.

Practical Tips for Playing Responsibly

These aren't rules imposed on you from the outside — they're habits that players who stay in control tend to follow naturally. If some of these feel unfamiliar, they're worth thinking about:

  • Decide on a budget before you start — an amount you're comfortable spending, like you would on a night out — and stop when it's gone
  • Set a time limit for your session and stick to it, regardless of whether you're up or down
  • Don't play when you're tired, stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol — your decision-making isn't at its best, and the games don't care
  • Don't chase losses. If you've lost your session budget, that session is over. Continuing to play to "win it back" almost always makes things worse
  • Take regular breaks — step away from the screen, get some water, do something else for a bit
  • Keep gaming separate from other parts of your life — your time for family, work, and rest shouldn't be crowded out by gaming
  • Be honest with yourself regularly about how gaming fits into your life and your finances
How to Use pub7's Responsible Gaming Tools

All responsible gaming tools are accessible through your account settings once you're logged in. To set a deposit limit, go to your account settings and select the Responsible Gaming section. From there you can configure daily, weekly, or monthly limits. Reductions apply immediately; increases require a waiting period to take effect.

To enable session time limits or reality check reminders, look for the session controls section in your account settings. Self-exclusion and cooling-off requests can be initiated from the same area, or by contacting the pub7 support team through live chat in the app. If you are requesting self-exclusion, our support team will process it promptly. We will not try to talk you out of it.

If you have concerns about your account — or about someone else's account — and you'd prefer to speak with a person, the support team is available through live chat in the app, or by email at [email protected]. You can also visit the FAQ page for general guidance on account management.

Warning Signs Worth Knowing

Most people who develop a problem with gambling don't recognise it immediately. It tends to happen gradually. Some signs that gaming may be moving from entertainment into something more problematic include:

  • Spending more money than you intended, more often than you intended
  • Feeling irritable or anxious when you're not playing
  • Hiding how much you play or spend from people close to you
  • Borrowing money or using money set aside for bills or essentials to fund gaming
  • Continuing to play even when you know it's causing problems
  • Feeling like you need to win back losses before you can stop

If any of these feel familiar, using the self-exclusion tool or cooling-off period is the right next step — not a larger deposit or one more bet. Independent support is available for anyone in the Philippines who needs it. Reaching out early is always better than waiting until things are harder to manage.

Quick Self-Assessment

Go through these questions honestly. They're not a clinical test, but the pattern of your answers can be useful for reflection.

If you regularly find yourself going over budget, that's worth taking seriously. The deposit limit tool in your account settings is designed for exactly this — set a limit that matches your actual entertainment budget, not what you feel like spending in the moment. A limit you set when you're calm and thinking clearly is more reliable than willpower alone during a session.

Chasing losses is one of the most common patterns in problem gambling and one of the most reliable ways to make a bad day worse. Each game outcome on pub7 is independent — previous losses don't create a "due" win. If you find yourself chasing, the right move is to stop the session and come back another day, or to consider whether a cooling-off period would help.

If gaming is consistently competing with — and winning against — other priorities in your life, that's a meaningful signal. Setting session time limits is a practical first step. If the problem feels more serious, a cooling-off period creates a structured break that removes the choice from the moment and gives other parts of your life room to breathe.

This is a serious sign that gaming has moved beyond entertainment. If money that should cover essential expenses is being redirected to gaming, please use the self-exclusion tool in your account or contact support to request it immediately. This kind of situation tends to worsen without a clear break, not improve on its own.

Feeling a strong pull to play, or feeling uncomfortable when you can't, is worth paying attention to. Gaming should be something you choose to do for enjoyment — not something you feel compelled to do. If it feels like the latter, a break through the cooling-off or self-exclusion tool is a sensible step. Speaking with a support professional is also worth considering.
Access Your Tools

Deposit Limits

Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps in account settings

Session Time Limits

Cap each gaming session by duration

Cooling-Off Period

Temporarily suspend your account for 1–30 days

Self-Exclusion

Close your access for an extended period

Activity History

Review your full betting and transaction record

Signs to Watch For
Healthy signs

You play within a budget you set in advance

You stop when your time or budget runs out

Gaming doesn't affect your work, sleep, or relationships

Worth watching

You sometimes go over your planned budget

Gaming feels like a way to escape stress

Time to take a break

You're chasing losses or borrowing to play

Gaming is affecting your finances or relationships

Need to Talk?

The pub7 support team is available through live chat in the app. You can also reach us by email at [email protected]. If you want to request self-exclusion, a cooling-off period, or talk through concerns about your account, we'll handle it without judgment.

Live chat — available in the pub7 app
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Seven Ways to Stay in Control
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Set a budget before you open the app

Decide how much you're comfortable spending — like you would for a meal out or a cinema trip — and treat it as an entertainment cost, not an investment.

2
Use deposit limits in your account settings

Let the platform enforce your budget so you don't have to rely entirely on willpower during a session.

3
Set a session time limit and stick to it

Whether you're up or down, a fixed session length keeps gaming contained. Enable the session timer in your account settings.

4
Never play to chase losses

If you've reached your budget for the session, close the app. Continuing to play to "recover" almost always results in spending more.

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Don't play when you're stressed, tired, or drinking

Decision-making suffers under these conditions. The games don't know or care — your chances don't improve, but your control does decrease.

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Review your activity history regularly

Check your deposits, wagers, and wallet balance from time to time. An honest look at the numbers is more useful than relying on memory.

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Take a break if you need one — no questions asked

The cooling-off and self-exclusion tools are there for when you want a structured break. Use them freely. Your account and balance are safe while a cooling-off period runs.

New to pub7? Start with a Budget in Mind.

Registering is free. Once you're in, set your deposit limit before you place your first bet — it takes less than a minute and it's the single most effective thing you can do to keep gaming fun and within your means. Sports betting, live casino, slots, eBingo, and poker are all available in Philippine Peso.

For players aged 21 and above only. Online gaming involves real financial risk. No wins are guaranteed. See this page and our Terms and Conditions for full details.