Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and never chase losses in the hope of winning back what you have spent. The outcome of games of chance cannot be predicted, and no strategy can guarantee a profit.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older to access gambling-related content and services, or meet the higher minimum age required by your local laws in India. Some Indian states set the legal gambling age at 21 or prohibit certain forms of betting entirely. It is your responsibility to know and follow the laws applicable in your state or union territory.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Ask yourself if any of the following apply to you:
- Chasing losses – returning to try to win back money you have lost.
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues.
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
- Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or personal responsibilities due to gambling.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, irritable, or depressed about your gambling.
- Lying about how often or how much you gamble.
- Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to.
If you recognise any of these signs, please seek help as soon as possible.
Self-Help Tools
Many licensed gambling platforms offer tools to help you stay in control. Use them whenever they are available:
- Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
- Loss limits – cap the total amount you are willing to lose over a set period.
- Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from accessing your account for a chosen period, from days to permanent exclusion.
- Time-out periods – take a short break from gambling for 24 hours to several weeks.
Support Organizations
If you need help, the following organisations provide free, confidential support and advice. For players in India, please contact the national helplines listed first.
India
- KIRAN Mental Health Helpline – 1800-599-0019 (24/7, Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
- NIMHANS Centre for Addiction Medicine – 080-26995000 / 080-26995001 (Bengaluru, India)
International Support
- UK – GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk – National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
- UK – GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk – Free self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
- Australia – Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – 1800 858 858
- Canada – Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org
- US – National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org – 1-800-GAMBLER
- Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de – Gambling addiction helpline 0800 1 37 27 00
Seek Help Now
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, do not wait. Reach out to a support organisation today. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many countries. The first step to recovery is asking for support.
Remember: gambling should never harm your health, finances, or relationships. Play responsibly.