Responsible Gaming

Online gambling can be a fun form of entertainment, but for some it can become a serious problem. IPL Match Online is committed to promoting responsible gaming and providing resources for those who need help.

Warning signs of problem gambling

• Spending more money than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses by betting larger amounts
• Lying to family or friends about gambling activity
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Neglecting work, school, family or friends due to gambling

Self-help tools

• Set a budget — decide in advance how much you can lose, never exceed it
• Set time limits — limit gambling to a few hours per week
• Never chase losses — losses are part of gambling, don't try to win them back
• Avoid alcohol — alcohol impairs judgement
• Take breaks — leave the device, take a walk, do something else

India helplines (24/7, free, confidential)

• NIMHANS National Helpline: 1800-599-0019 (24/7, free from any Indian phone) — Government of India mental health support including behavioural addictions
• Vandrevala Foundation: 9999 666 555 (24/7) — free crisis counselling for gambling addiction
• iCall India: 9152987821 (Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm) — TISS psychological support
• NIMHANS Clinical Services: 080-2699-5500 (Bengaluru, weekday clinical care)

International resources

• Gambling Therapy — free online counselling in multiple languages
• BeGambleAware — addiction info, self-help
• Gamblers Anonymous — support groups

Self-exclusion

Most licensed sportsbooks offer self-exclusion tools that block your account from depositing or wagering for 6 months, 12 months or permanently. Use these tools if you feel you are losing control. To set a deposit limit or self-exclude, contact your operator's customer support.