Last updated: 3 September 2026
A fast arcade format rewards discipline more than instinct. This page collects the controls that help.
1 Tools inside your account
The responsible gaming section of a licensed operator gives you these controls for free, and they take a minute to set. They are far more effective than willpower in the middle of a session.
- Deposit and loss limits — a daily, weekly or monthly cap. Increases usually take effect only after a cooling-off period, which is exactly the point.
- Session reminders — a pop-up telling you how long you have played and what your net result is.
- Cooling-off periods — a short lock of 24 hours to several weeks, useful after a bad session.
- Self-exclusion — closing access for six months, a year or permanently. It cannot be undone early, by design.
- Account closure — a full exit with withdrawal of any remaining balance.
2 Warning signs worth taking seriously
Any one of these is a reason to pause; several together mean it is time to ask for help.
- Playing longer or for higher stakes than you intended, repeatedly.
- Depositing again to win back what you just lost.
- Gambling with money set aside for rent, food, school fees or repayments.
- Borrowing money — or selling belongings — to keep playing.
- Hiding how much you play from family or friends.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
- Believing a “predictor” or “hack” can beat an RNG game. None can.
3 Keeping a record
Write down deposits and withdrawals for a month — not to optimise anything, but because memory edits gambling in a flattering direction. A simple note in a phone app is enough. People are routinely surprised by the total, and that surprise is the most useful thing the exercise produces.
4 Free, confidential support
These services are independent of any operator and cost nothing to contact.
- Gambling Therapy — free online support in multiple languages, available in India.
- Gamblers Anonymous — peer support groups, including online meetings and Indian chapters.
- BeGambleAware — self-assessment tools and advice.
- GamCare — 24/7 helpline and live chat.
If you are in immediate distress, contact your local emergency number or a mental-health helpline in your country straight away. In India, Tele-MANAS offers free mental-health support on 14416.
5 Blocking software
Tools such as Gamban, BetBlocker and GamBlock cover gambling sites and apps across your devices, and several are free. They work best installed while you are calm rather than mid-session, and better still when someone else holds the uninstall password. Device-level app-store restrictions add a second, quieter layer.
This document is reviewed on a regular schedule and updated whenever the practice changes.