18 and over only
You must be 18 or older to register or play. If you share a phone or computer with someone younger, do not save your password in the browser or the app.
Set your limits before you start
- Decide how much you can afford to lose and how long you will play, before you open the app.
- Play only with money you would otherwise spend on fun. Never use money meant for rent, food, school fees or loan payments.
- Never borrow to play.
- Do not chase losses. A loss is the price of the game, not a debt to win back.
- Take breaks, and stop when your time is up, even if you are winning.
- Do not play when you are upset, tired or have been drinking.
Signs that play is becoming a problem
- spending more money or time than you planned, again and again
- hiding how much you play from family or friends
- borrowing, selling things or missing bills to keep playing
- feeling restless or angry when you try to cut down
- thinking about games for most of the day
If any of these sound familiar, take a break and talk to someone. The sooner, the easier.
Tools that help
- Ask the platform's customer support whether it offers deposit limits, a break period or account closure.
- Turn off notifications from gaming apps.
- Set a daily time limit for the app with Digital Wellbeing on Android or Screen Time on iPhone.
Where to get help
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India
Tele MANAS
The national mental health helpline of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Free, 24 hours a day.
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Pakistan
National Youth Helpline
Free, confidential support, launched at the Higher Education Commission under the Prime Minister's Youth Programme. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 10 PM.
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Anywhere
Gamblers Anonymous
Free meetings in person, online and by phone, open to anyone wherever they live, and a 20 question self test to see where you stand.
In Bangladesh, and anywhere else, a doctor or a registered counsellor can help too, and the online meetings above are open to you.
If you or someone near you is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Helping someone else
Pick a calm moment and talk without blame. Say what you have noticed, listen, and offer to help them contact one of the services above. Do not lend money to cover losses.