Responsible Gaming

Gambling always involves risk, and losing money is possible every time you place a bet. Treat betting as paid entertainment, not as a way to earn regular income or recover losses.

To help you play responsibly on Betacular and protect your wellbeing:

• Decide in advance how much money you can afford to lose without affecting rent, bills, EMIs, education or daily needs.
• Use deposit limits and loss limits to control how much you spend in a day, week or month.
• Set time limits for playing and take regular breaks so betting does not interfere with family, work or studies.
• Keep your gambling money separate from savings, business funds or emergency reserves.
• Do not chase losses or increase stake sizes to recover money that is already lost.
• Avoid betting when you feel stressed, angry, under pressure or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
• Monitor your activity history to learn your patterns, notice changes and adjust your limits.

Responsible gaming means staying honest with yourself, using available tools and seeking support whenever you feel your control is reducing.

Gambling addiction develops gradually and can affect your money, relationships and mental health. Warning signs appear when control over betting reduces and gambling becomes a priority over other parts of life.

Key indicators that someone may have a gambling problem include:

• Spending more money or more time on betting than planned on a regular basis.
• Feeling restless, irritable or low when trying to cut down or stop gambling.
• Chasing losses by placing new bets to recover money already lost.
• Hiding betting activity from family, friends or colleagues, or lying about the amount spent.
• Using money needed for household expenses, EMIs, fees or essentials for gambling.
• Borrowing, selling belongings or taking loans to continue betting.
• Ignoring work, studies, business or family responsibilities due to gambling.
• Using betting to escape stress, loneliness, sadness or other emotional problems.
• Repeated unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling on your own.
• Thinking constantly about the next bet, game or match, even during important tasks.

Gambling addiction is a serious condition that needs attention, support and often professional help. Early recognition and honest reflection are important steps in protecting your health and finances.

Dealing with betting addiction requires structured steps, honest self-assessment and reliable support. You can take practical measures on Betacular and in your daily life to regain control and reduce harm.

Useful recommendations that can help prevent or reduce gambling addiction include:

• Set strict deposit limits and loss limits that match your real financial situation, and do not raise them during emotional moments.
• Use time-out or temporary self-exclusion options when you feel your control is reducing.
• Log out after each session and avoid logging in from shared or public devices.
• Keep a written record of all your gambling spending so you can see its impact on your monthly budget.
• Inform a trusted family member or friend about your decision to reduce or stop betting and ask for their support.
• Replace gambling time with healthy activities such as exercise, hobbies, social events or learning new skills.
• Avoid alcohol or substances while playing, as they reduce judgement and increase risky bets.
• Do not use credit for gambling; rely only on funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.
• Seek guidance from professional counsellors or support groups when self-control measures do not feel sufficient.
• Consider long-term self-exclusion if gambling continues to disturb your financial or emotional stability.

Taking these steps early can protect your wellbeing, reduce harm and support long-term control over gambling behaviour.

Support is available if you or someone close to you is struggling with gambling addiction. Professional help and confidential counselling can guide you in regaining control and protecting your life.

Main external help organisations and resources in India include:

• National Mental Health Helpline KIRAN (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare): 1800-599-0019
• Snehi (emotional and mental health support): https://www.snehi.org.in/
• Fortis National Helpline for Mental Health: +91-8376804102, https://www.fortishealthcare.com/india/mental-health
• AASRA (24×7 helpline for emotional crisis support): +91-9820466726, http://www.aasra.info/
• The Live Love Laugh Foundation (information and referral to mental health professionals): https://www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org
• Manas National Mental Health Programme information (Government of India): https://www.mohfw.gov.in
• Local psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and counsellors listed on credible platforms, for example, government hospitals or registered mental health directories.

These services are independent from Betacular and can provide neutral, professional guidance on gambling-related problems and associated stress, anxiety or depression.

If you feel that your gambling behaviour is becoming difficult to control, you can contact Betacular customer support for information on responsible gaming tools. Support staff can guide you on limits, time-outs and self-exclusion options available for players from India.

Ways to contact Betacular support in India include:

• Live chat in your account interface, subject to availability.
• Email support through the help section of the official website.
• In-platform help centre messages using the "Support" or "Help" option in your profile.

When you contact support, you can mention responsible gaming in your message so that your request is given appropriate attention.