At beingselfish.in we believe betting should always be fun, social, and firmly within your control. The vast majority of people who bet do so sensibly, but gambling can become a problem for some. We promote responsible gambling on every page and encourage you to stop the moment it stops being enjoyable.
This page brings together practical tips, warning signs, and real support services in India. Please use it, and share it with anyone who might need it.
Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start, and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
Agree a session length in advance and stick to it. Long sessions cloud your judgement.
Trying to win back money you have lost is how small losses turn into big ones. Walk away instead.
Avoid gambling when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol.
Step away often. Breaks help you stay in control and keep betting fun.
Never mix gambling money with rent, bills, or savings. Use only spare funds.
Treat betting as a fun activity, not a way to make money or solve financial problems.
If losing the stake would hurt your finances or mood, the stake is too high.
If some of these feel familiar, it may be time to take a break and reach out for support. Recognising the signs early makes a real difference.
Ask yourself the questions below honestly. Answering yes to any of them is a sign that it may help to seek support or use the control tools on your platform.
Most licensed platforms, including Fairplay, offer built-in tools to help you stay in control. Set these up before you need them so they are ready when you do.
If gambling is affecting your life, free and confidential help is available. You do not have to face it alone.
Free, confidential mental health and counselling support, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across India.
Psychosocial counselling by trained professionals from TISS. Available by phone and email on weekdays.
Gamblers Anonymous runs peer support meetings in several Indian cities and online. Search for a local group to connect with others in recovery.
Confiding in a trusted friend or family member is often the first step. You can also email us at admin@beingselfish.in and we will point you to resources.
If you are worried about someone close to you, look for changes in their mood, spending, or behaviour around gambling. Approach them with care and without judgement, choosing a calm moment to talk. Let them know you are concerned because you care, and listen more than you lecture.
You can share the helplines above and offer to sit with them while they make a call. Supporting someone takes patience, and looking after your own wellbeing matters too.
Responsible gaming is part of how we judge every platform we cover. When we review a betting site, we check whether it offers deposit limits, cooling-off, and self-exclusion, and how easy those tools are to find and use.
We also look at age verification and how clearly the platform communicates the risks of gambling. A site that takes player safety seriously scores higher with us, because protecting players matters more than any bonus.