Time
Choose an end time before the session. Use an alarm. Do not extend play to recover a loss.
18+ · Health before play
A clear stop is more useful than a “play responsibly” badge.
Set limits before opening a game, know the current legal framework, and act early when play starts affecting money, sleep or relationships.
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Money
Do not use rent, food, education, medical or borrowed money. Treat any spend as fully lost.
Mood
Do not play when stressed, angry, lonely, intoxicated or unable to concentrate.
Law
Only use services lawful and available in your location. Product access is not proof of legality.
India · current framework
Online money-game rules changed in 2025–26
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 establishes a national framework and prohibits online money games as defined by the Act. MeitY lists the 2026 rules, the constitution of the Online Gaming Authority of India and the enforcement notification on its official policy page.
This summary is general information, not legal advice. Game classification and facts matter; read the official text and seek qualified advice where needed.
Warning signs
Pause when play changes your behaviour
- Chasing losses or increasing spend to “get even”
- Hiding play, payments or debt from people close to you
- Borrowing, selling items or missing bills to keep playing
- Losing sleep, work or study time
- Feeling panic, anger or hopelessness after a session
- Trying repeatedly to stop and being unable to
Help in India
You do not need to wait for a crisis.
Tele-MANAS provides 24×7 tele-mental-health access across India. Call 14416 or 1800-89-14416. If there is immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
Official Tele-MANAS information ↗Two-minute reset
Do this before the next session
- Close the app and put the phone down for ten minutes.
- Write down total spend and time from the last seven days.
- Tell one trusted person if either total worries you.
- Use uninstall, payment blocks or account limits to create distance.