Responsible Gambling Singapore
Call the Singapore National Problem Gambling Helpline (NCPG): 1800-6-668-668 — open 8am–11pm daily, confidential and free.
At Maxim88 we cover fish hunting casino games and online fishing games as entertainment. Gambling should never be treated as income, a relationship repair, or an escape from difficult emotions. This page collects the practical tools, warning signs and support resources Singapore players can use to keep gambling safe.
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Pre-session tools
- Set a loss limit. Decide before you log in how much you are willing to lose this session. When you hit that number, stop — regardless of any "next win feeling". Licensed Singapore casinos let you set automatic loss limits that the operator enforces.
- Set a time limit. Fish hunting games can feel faster than slots because of the action mechanics. Set a 30- or 60-minute session timer and honour it.
- Set a deposit limit. Weekly / monthly deposit caps at the casino level are the single most effective tool for keeping your spending within control. Most MGA- and Curaçao-licensed platforms offer this from the account settings page.
- Decide a bullet value. A common guideline is to keep each bullet ≤ 1% of your session bankroll. A S$100 session = S$1 or smaller bullets.
In-session checks
- Am I still enjoying this, or am I just chasing the last loss?
- Have I hit the time or loss limit I set before I started?
- Would I feel comfortable telling a friend how much I've wagered in the last hour?
- Am I playing to have fun, or to pay off something?
If any answer raises a flag, stop the session. Use the casino's "Cool Off" feature (24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) if you need a break without closing your account.
Warning signs of problem gambling
Problem gambling isn't about the amount of money — it's about loss of control. Warning signs include:
- Gambling to recover losses or to feel better after stress
- Lying to family or friends about gambling activity or amounts lost
- Chasing bigger wins with bigger stakes (escalation)
- Missing work, school or family commitments because of gambling
- Borrowing money, selling possessions or skipping bills to fund play
- Feeling irritable or restless when not gambling
- Thinking about gambling throughout the day
If two or more of these apply to you, please reach out — help is free, confidential and effective.
Self-exclusion options
At licensed Singapore online casinos
Reputable operators (those licensed by MGA, Isle of Man, Curaçao eGaming) offer:
- Cool-off period — account locked for 24 hours to 30 days
- Self-exclusion — account closed for 6 months to permanent; marketing stopped
- Deposit / loss / session-time limits — enforced at the account level
These options are normally found in "Account Settings → Responsible Gambling" or "Account Settings → Limits".
Singapore national self-exclusion
Singapore runs a national Self-Exclusion programme via the NCPG that covers licensed local gambling venues and services. For details, call 1800-6-668-668.
Tools & blockers
- Gamban — software blocker for gambling sites on phones and computers
- GAMSTOP — UK self-exclusion (useful if you use UK-licensed operators)
- BetBlocker — free device-level block list for gambling sites and apps
- Bank-level blocks — most Singapore banks (DBS, OCBC, UOB) let you block gambling merchant category codes from their mobile apps
Support services
- NCPG Helpline (Singapore) — 1800-6-668-668
- NCPG WebChat — ncpg.org.sg
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) — 1767 for emotional support and suicide prevention
- Gamblers Anonymous Singapore — peer-support meetings for problem gamblers
- Family Service Centres — counselling for family members affected by gambling
For friends and family
If someone close to you is struggling with gambling, you don't have to handle it alone. The NCPG helpline offers support specifically for family and friends, including how to have the first conversation, how to protect shared finances, and how to set boundaries. You can call the same number — 1800-6-668-668 — and ask for family support.