Your safety first: play in control

Gambling always carries risk. Losses can and do happen. Treat betting as paid entertainment, not a way to earn income. Keep your play within limits that protect your finances and peace of mind.

Practical principles you can follow:

• Set deposit, loss, wager, and session time limits before you start.
• Use reality checks and on‑screen timers to track time spent.
• Keep a monthly budget for play and stick to it.
• Do not chase losses or try to recover quickly.
• Pay essentials first. Play only with surplus funds.
• Take regular breaks to reduce impulsive decisions.
• Never borrow or use credit to gamble.
• Secure your account. Do not let anyone under 18 access it.
• Consider device or parental controls to protect minors.
• Review your activity history to learn your patterns and adjust your limits.

Problem gambling can build quietly. Watch for early signs and act soon. Gambling addiction is a serious condition and needs attention.

Key indicators to look for:

• Thinking about betting most of the time.
• Spending more money or time than planned.
• Chasing losses after a bad session.
• Hiding play from family or friends.
• Borrowing money or selling items to fund gambling.
• Missing work, studies, or duties due to play.
• Feeling irritable or restless when trying to stop.
• Gambling to escape stress, sadness, or worries.
• Failed attempts to reduce or quit.
• Using money meant for rent, bills, or essentials.

You can take structured steps to manage betting and prevent addiction from developing. PariPulse offers protection tools that support these actions.

Recommendations you can use now:

• Set strict deposit, loss, and session limits and keep them fixed.
• Enable reality checks and session reminders.
• Take a cool‑off for 24 hours to several weeks when needed.
• Use self‑exclusion for longer breaks from play.
• Turn off marketing emails, SMS, and push notifications.
• Keep gambling‑free days each week and plan non‑gambling activities.
• Use budgeting apps and bank limits to control spending.
• Install blocking software such as BetBlocker or Gamban on devices.
• Talk to a trusted person and share your plan.
• Seek professional counselling if urges remain strong.

Help is available. You can access confidential counselling and peer support online and by phone.

Main resources:

• Tele‑MANAS (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) – Free mental health support across India. Call 14416 or 1‑800‑891‑4416. https://tele-manas.in/
• NIMHANS Centre for Well Being – Counselling and addiction services in Bengaluru, guidance for India residents. https://nimhans.ac.in/
• Gambling Therapy – Free global online support, live advice, and forums. https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/en
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings, including online options. https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
• iCALL by TISS – Professional counselling via phone, email, and chat. https://icallhelpline.org/
• AASRA – 24×7 emotional support and crisis intervention. https://aasra.info/

Note: Service hours and availability may vary by provider and region.

If you are concerned about addiction, you can contact support for guidance on limits, cool‑offs, and self‑exclusion. Your request will be handled discreetly and professionally.

Ways to reach support in India:

• In‑app Live Chat: Account > Help Centre > Live Chat.
• Email: [email protected] for general help.
• Responsible Gaming queries: [email protected].
• Help Centre web form: Account > Help Centre > Contact Us.
• Request a call‑back through the Help Centre, if available in your account.
• Submit a self‑exclusion or account closure request from Account > Responsible Gaming.