Responsible Use & Safer Gambling Guidance
Gambling can be entertaining, but it also carries real financial and psychological risks. This page provides important guidance for anyone using Cricbuzz Bet or any other betting platform in India.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+
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Principles of Responsible Gambling
Set a Budget Before You Start
Decide how much you can afford to lose before you open the app. Treat it as an entertainment cost — not an investment. Never bet money needed for rent, food, or bills.
Set Time Limits
Decide in advance how long you will spend on the platform each session. Use your phone's screen time tools to set hard limits and stick to them.
Never Chase Losses
Chasing losses — betting more to recover what you've lost — is one of the most dangerous patterns in gambling. If you've lost your budget, stop. Do not attempt to win it back.
Gambling Is Not a Source of Income
No betting platform can guarantee profits. Anyone who claims otherwise is misleading you. Treat betting strictly as entertainment with an expected cost.
Use Platform Limits
Reputable betting platforms allow you to set deposit limits, loss limits, and session time limits in your account settings. Use these tools proactively.
Talk to Someone
If gambling is affecting your relationships, work, finances, or mental health, talk to a trusted friend, family member, or professional counsellor.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Here are signs to watch for in yourself or someone you care about:
Spending more money or time gambling than intended
Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
Lying to family or friends about your gambling habits
Using gambling as a way to escape stress or problems
Chasing losses repeatedly — betting more to win back lost money
Neglecting work, family, or health because of gambling
Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
How to Set Gambling Limits
Most regulated betting platforms provide in-account tools to help you manage your usage. Here is what to look for:
Deposit Limits
Set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month. Once reached, the platform should not allow further deposits until the period resets.
Loss Limits
Cap how much you can lose in a given period. This helps prevent extended losing sessions from depleting your balance entirely.
Session Time Limits
Set a maximum session duration after which you are automatically logged out. This prevents extended, unplanned sessions.
Self-Exclusion
If you need a break, use the self-exclusion feature to block access to your account for a set period — days, weeks, months, or permanently.
Reality Checks
Enable periodic notifications that show you how long you have been playing and how much you have spent in the current session.
Getting Help in India
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, please reach out to a qualified support service:
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)
Bangalore-based institution offering mental health support services. Contact NIMHANS for specialist guidance on behavioural addictions including gambling disorders.
Helpline: 080-46110007 (Bengaluru, India)
Vandrevala Foundation
A 24/7 mental health helpline operating across India. Provides confidential counselling and crisis support.
Helpline: 1860-2662-345 or 1800-2333-330 (Toll Free)
iCall (TISS — Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
Psychosocial support helpline run by trained mental health professionals. Accessible via phone, email, and chat.
Phone: 9152987821 | Email: icall@tiss.edu
This information is provided for reference purposes only. We do not endorse or guarantee the services of any specific organisation. Please verify contact details directly with the service provider.
Gambling should always be an entertainment activity, not a financial strategy. If it stops being fun, it is time to stop. The resources on this page exist to help — please use them.