Responsible Gambling in India

Online casinos are designed for fun, not for making money. Every spin or bet is a matter of luck. No strategy gives a guarantee of winning. By registering at a casino, a player accepts that he or she may lose money.

Unfortunately, many users in India forget this and keep betting to win back. Reliable licensed casinos warn about this and promote responsible gambling policies to protect their users.

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What is Gambling Addiction

Gaming addiction is a condition in which a person can no longer stop, even if they realise that gaming is harmful to them and their loved ones. As a rule, addicts no longer enjoy the game and start chasing the big score at any cost. People begin to neglect family, studies, work, and health. Such addiction is dangerous and can lead to serious consequences in the form of debt, stress or others. In India, online gambling is banned for those below 18 years of age to protect the youth from such risks.

How to Recognise the Problem Early

Gambling addiction is easier to stop if you spot the warning signs in time. You should pay attention if:

You think about casinos all the time, even in your free time;
You spend more money than you planned, including money meant for family, bills or food;
You are bored without gambling, you lose interest in life;
You try to win back by betting more and more;
You borrow money or sell personal belongings for the sake of gambling;
You hide your gambling activities from your loved ones;
Work, studies, family relationships suffer because of gambling;
You cancel meetings and miss important events to play.

If you recognise yourself in at least one of these points, you should stop and think about taking a break.

Casino Self-Control Tools

Reliable online casinos provide tools to help you stay within your limits:

Deposit Limit. Set how much you are willing to deposit per day, week or month;
Lose Limit. Select the amount after which the game will automatically stop;
Session Timer. Get reminders of how much time you’ve already spent in the game;
Self-Exclusion. You can lock your account for anywhere from 1 week to several months;
Permanent Lockout. Complete closure of your account with no possibility of recovery.

These measures can be set up through support or in the Responsible Gambling section of the website.

Practical Tips for Safe Gambling

In addition to technical limitations, you can develop useful habits yourself. Here are some tried and tested recommendations:

Set your gambling budget in advance. Play only with an amount you don’t mind losing. Don’t use money set aside for housing, food, education or family;
Separate your finances. It is better to create a separate e-wallet or bank card just for the game – so you do not get into the main budget;
Do not use loans. Never borrow money for betting – this is a direct path to problems;
Limit your time. Allocate a fixed time to play (for example, no more than 2 hours a day), and set an alarm clock;
Take breaks. Pause every 30-40 minutes to avoid losing control and making impulsive decisions;
Play sober. Do not sit down to play while under the influence of alcohol or drugs – this reduces control;
Learn the rules. Before betting, make sure you understand how the game works and how winnings and losses are calculated;
Keep records. Record all gaming sessions and review totals once a week to keep track of spending.

These simple steps help keep the game under control and avoid going over the edge.

Where to Look for Help

If you realise you can no longer cope on your own, there is no shame. Help is available. There are trusted organisations that help people from India and elsewhere for free. They offer support through calls, chats or online forums:

Gamblers Anonymous – support groups around the world;
Gambling Therapy – online counselling in different languages;
GamTalk – chat and advice from players who have overcome their addiction.

Links to these organisations are on our website. Remember: the earlier you seek help, the easier it is to regain control of yourself and your life.