Responsible Gaming — Helplines & Staying in Control

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The wise player's rules

Set a budget before you start — treat it as the cost of entertainment, not an investment.
Never chase losses. Trying to win back what's gone turns small losses into large ones.
Set time limits as well as money limits, and take regular breaks.
Never play with money meant for essentials, with borrowed money, or to escape stress.
Don't play under the influence of alcohol, or when tired or upset.

Warning signs to watch for

Consider pausing and seeking support if you notice any of these:

Spending more time or money than you intended, or than you can afford;
Chasing losses, or borrowing money to keep playing;
Lying to friends or family about your play;
Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling;
Neglecting work, studies, relationships or responsibilities.

Tools to stay in control

Most licensed operators offer built-in safeguards — use them without hesitation:

Deposit & loss limits — cap what you can put in over a day, week or month.
Time-outs — take a short, fixed break of a few days.
Self-exclusion — block yourself for months or years when you need to stop.
Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you've been playing.

Free, confidential helplines

If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, trained help is available — most of it free and available around the clock.

India

KIRAN Mental Health Helpline (Government of India) — 1800-599-0019. Toll-free, 24×7, multiple languages.
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline — 1860-2662-345 or +91 9999 666 555. 24×7 mental-health and crisis support.
iCall (TISS) — +91 9152987821. Psychosocial counselling, Monday–Saturday.
Gamblers Anonymous — a free fellowship with meetings across India. Find one at gamblersanonymous.org.

International

BeGambleAware — advice, self-assessment and the free National Gambling Helpline (UK) on 0808 8020 133. Visit begambleaware.org.
GamCare — free information, support and counselling at gamcare.org.uk.
Gambling Therapy — free multilingual support worldwide at gamblingtherapy.org.

Helpline numbers and services can change over time. If a number doesn't connect, please search for the current national gambling or mental-health helpline in your area. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.

Read more about our position in the Disclaimer, and remember: walking away on your own terms is the wisest move of all.