Responsible Gaming

Introduction

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play for fun, with money you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being enjoyable or you feel you are chasing losses, take a step back and seek help.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years old or the local legal age for gambling in your Indian state to participate. Fairplay requires age verification before you can deposit or play. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

• Chasing losses by betting more to win back money you have lost.
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends.
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
• Borrowing money or selling belongings to gamble.
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling.
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when trying to cut down.
• Lying about how much you gamble.
• Gambling to escape from stress or low mood.

Self-Help Tools

Fairplay offers practical tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits – cap the amount you can lose over a set period.
• Reality checks – receive reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Self-exclusion – block access to your account for a chosen period.

Support Organizations

If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, contact these trusted organisations. In India, you can reach:

• Gamblers Anonymous India – gamblersanonymous.org.in
• Vandrevala Foundation – mental health and crisis helpline: 1860-2662-345 or 1800-2333-330 (24/7)
• NIMHANS Centre for Well Being – call 080-4611 0007 (Bengaluru)

For players in other regions, these organisations offer support:

• UK: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
• US: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
• Other countries: Contact your national gambling support service or your local health authority.

Call to Action

If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or a loved one, please seek help today. Talking to a professional or a support group can make a real difference. You are not alone, and help is available.