How to block yourself from gambling: PAGCOR self-exclusion
By Editorial team · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Editorial team
What self-exclusion does
Self-exclusion is a formal request to be barred from gambling. Once approved, PAGCOR-licensed operators must block you — closing or suspending accounts and refusing new registrations — across both land-based venues and licensed online platforms.
How to apply
PAGCOR accepts applications online through its Online Self-Exclusion Application (OSEA) at osea.pagcor.ph, and in person at its corporate office. Expect to provide a valid government ID, a recent photo and to verify your identity (for example with a live selfie). You choose an exclusion period; the shortest periods cannot be cancelled early.
Make it stick
Combine self-exclusion with practical steps: remove gambling apps, turn on spending limits in your bank or e-wallet where available, and tell someone you trust. Requirements and available periods can change — always follow the instructions on the official PAGCOR portal.
Check a site before you play
See every website on PAGCOR’s official list, with its official address and whether it works today.
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Who can apply?
Anyone of legal gambling age (21 or older). Check the official portal for current requirements.
Sources
- Regulator record PAGCOR Online Self-Exclusion Application (OSEA) · PAGCOR
- Our finding How to apply for PAGCOR’s player exclusion program for online gambling · Respicio & Co.
- Regulator record PAGCOR — Regulatory · PAGCOR