Help
This site is for adults 21 and over. If gambling is costing you more than money, talking to someone helps. Everything listed here is free or public, run by a government body, a hospital or a non-profit.
If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services now.
Support by country
Links checked on 2026-10-07. We list official and non-profit services only, and we never link to a place to play.
Philippines
National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH)
Free, confidential support from trained para-counsellors and licensed mental health professionals, with referrals to treatment. Listed by PAGCOR as an accredited help centre.
PAGCOR responsible gaming
The regulator's page on self-exclusion, family exclusion requests and its accredited help centres.
Indonesia
Komdigi #JudiPastiRugi
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs' national campaign on the harms of online gambling. Komdigi also takes reports of gambling content through its aduankonten.id complaint service.
Malaysia and Singapore
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Singapore's council on problem gambling: a helpline and webchat for people who gamble and for their families. The number is a Singapore toll-free line.
Know The Line
NCPG's resource on problem gambling and personal finance, including how online games can turn into gambling.
Thailand
Center for Gambling Studies
Research and public information on gambling harm in Thailand, in Thai, with guidance on where to get help.
Department of Mental Health hotline
Thailand's Department of Mental Health lists this free hotline as the place to get advice if you think you may have a gambling problem.
Vietnam
Bạch Mai Hospital, Institute of Mental Health
Bạch Mai treats gambling addiction as a treatable mental health condition, with psychotherapy, medication where needed and family support. The linked page explains the treatment.
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
- You play to win back what you lost.
- You hide how much or how often you play.
- You borrow, or use money meant for bills, to keep playing.
- You feel restless or irritable when you try to stop.
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