Last updated: 4 September 2026
If the game has stopped being fun, the services listed here are free, confidential and available today.
1 Tools inside your account
The responsible gaming section of a licensed operator gives you these controls for free, and they take a minute to set. They are far more effective than willpower in the middle of a session.
- Deposit and loss limits — a daily, weekly or monthly cap. Increases usually take effect only after a cooling-off period, which is exactly the point.
- Session reminders — a pop-up telling you how long you have played and what your net result is.
- Cooling-off periods — a short lock of 24 hours to several weeks, useful after a bad session.
- Self-exclusion — closing access for six months, a year or permanently. It cannot be undone early, by design.
- Account closure — a full exit with withdrawal of any remaining balance.
2 Free help, no cost and no judgement
National helplines, counselling services and family support lines are free and confidential. They hear from people at every stage, including those who are not sure there is a problem yet.
We cover the game itself: what happens in a round, what the numbers mean, and what changes when you move up a difficulty. Everything on this page is written to support that, not to pad the site out with documents nobody reads.
3 Four rules worth keeping
- Set a budget first. Decide your deposit limit before you start, not while you are playing. Our payments section shows the minimums, so it is easy to plan.
- Never chase losses. A lost round does not make the next one more likely to win.
- Use a timer. Thirty minutes is a reasonable session; set an alarm and honour it.
- Play only at licensed sites. An unlicensed clone has no obligation to pay you at all.
4 Free, confidential support
These services are independent of any operator and cost nothing to contact.
- Gambling Therapy — free online support in multiple languages, available in India.
- Gamblers Anonymous — peer support groups, including online meetings and Indian chapters.
- BeGambleAware — self-assessment tools and advice.
- GamCare — 24/7 helpline and live chat.
If you are in immediate distress, contact your local emergency number or a mental-health helpline in your country straight away. In India, Tele-MANAS offers free mental-health support on 14416.
5 Money and the household
Keep play money in a separate account funded by a fixed transfer, never on the card that pays rent. Many Indian banks will block gambling merchant categories on request.
Print it, save it, quote it back at us — that is what a published policy is for.