Responsible Gaming

Gambling always carries a risk of financial loss. You should only play with money you can afford to lose and treat betting as a form of paid entertainment.

On Paripesa you can:

• Set deposit limits to control how much money you add to your account.
• Set betting limits per day, week, or month to manage your stakes.
• Track your playing history so you can see how much time and money you spend.
• Take short breaks or longer cooling-off periods if gambling starts to feel stressful.
• Request self-exclusion if you need a complete stop from gambling for a set period.

Responsible gaming also means:

• Keeping gambling separate from your main income and savings.
• Avoiding betting when you feel angry, sad, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Not chasing losses and accepting that losing is part of gambling.
• Protecting your account and keeping login details private.

These principles help you play safely and protect your financial and emotional wellbeing.

Gambling addiction can develop gradually and may be hard to notice at first. It is a serious condition that needs attention and professional support.

Warning signs that someone may have a gambling problem include:

• Thinking about betting most of the time or planning gambling during work, studies, or family time.
• Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money to feel the same excitement.
• Trying to stop or reduce gambling but not being able to do so.
• Feeling restless, irritable, or low when not gambling.
• Chasing losses by placing more bets to recover lost money.
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues.
• Lying about time or money spent on gambling.
• Using loans, credit cards, or borrowing money to fund betting.
• Ignoring work, studies, or family duties because of gambling.
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, sadness, or other difficult emotions.

If you recognize several of these signs in yourself or someone close to you, it may indicate gambling addiction and the need for help.

Combating betting addiction requires honest reflection and structured support. You do not have to face it alone, and early action can reduce harm.

Practical recommendations that can help you prevent or address gambling addiction include:

• Set strict deposit and loss limits on your account and stick to them.
• Decide a fixed gambling budget in advance and treat it as entertainment expense, not as income.
• Set time limits for each session and use alarms or reminders to stop on time.
• Avoid using credit cards, loans, or borrowed money for gambling.
• Do not gamble when you feel stressed, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Take regular breaks from betting, including full days or weeks away from gambling.
• Use self-exclusion tools on Paripesa if you find it hard to control your play.
• Talk to trusted family members or friends about your gambling and ask for support.
• Seek professional help from trained counsellors or therapists who understand gambling addiction.
• Remove betting apps and shortcuts from your devices if they trigger frequent play.

These steps can support you in regaining control over gambling and protecting your mental and financial health.

If gambling is affecting your life, professional support and independent advice can be very helpful. There are confidential services that offer guidance, counselling, and tools to deal with addiction.

Main external help organizations and resources include:

• National Mental Health Helpline “Kiran” (Ministry of Health): 1800-599-0019 (24×7) and https://www.mohfw.gov.in
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS): https://nimhans.ac.in (mental health and addiction services)
• De-addiction services at leading medical institutes include: https://www.aiims.edu (search for de-addiction clinic information)
• iCall Psychosocial Helpline (TISS): 9152987821 and https://icallhelpline.org (phone, email, and chat counselling)
• Fortis National Mental Health Program: https://www.fortishealthcare.com (behavioural and addiction support in many cities)
• Local state government mental health services and district hospitals (check your state health department website for contact details)

These services can provide assessment, counselling, and ongoing support for gambling and other addictive behaviours.

If you believe you may have a gambling problem, you can contact Paripesa customer support and request help in managing your account. Our team can guide you through available responsible gaming tools and assist in setting limits or self-exclusion.

You can contact support through:

• Live chat on the Paripesa website or mobile site.
• Email support using the contact address listed in the Help or Contact Us section.
• Online contact form on the site, where you can describe your issue in detail.

When you contact support, mention that your request relates to responsible gaming, so your case can be handled with priority and care.