Responsible Gaming

Every bet carries a risk of financial loss. To ensure your enjoyment remains stress-free, plan your activity so that your essential expenses are never compromised. Here are some practical tips for playing responsibly:

• Establish a strict budget that you are comfortable losing, and utilize the available deposit and loss limit tools to stay on track.
• Set specific timeframes for your gaming sessions and stick to them by using reality checks and session timers.
• View gambling as a hobby or a form of leisure, rather than a reliable source of income or a way to recoup previous losses.
• Avoid placing bets if you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or under the influence of alcohol.
• Don't try to 'win back' what you've lost; instead, step away and evaluate your betting patterns.
• Keep a close eye on your spending and betting habits by reviewing your account history regularly.
• If you feel your habits are becoming hard to manage, utilize the time-out or self-exclusion features.
• Ensure that children cannot access your devices or your payment information.
• Familiarize yourself with MegaPari's responsible gaming policy and the various tools we provide to keep you safe.MegaPari.

Problem gambling often develops slowly. Being aware of these early warning signs can help you take action before things escalate:

• Increasing the frequency or amount of your bets just to achieve the same level of excitement.
• Repeatedly chasing losses.
• Being dishonest with friends or family about how much you spend or how often you play.
• Feeling restless, anxious, or depressed when you aren't gambling.
• Neglecting professional duties, academic responsibilities, or social commitments to bet.
• Relying on loans, credit cards, or selling personal belongings to fund your gambling.
• Finding it difficult to cover basic bills or living expenses due to losses.
• Making several unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling entirely.
• Using betting as a primary way to cope with loneliness, stress, or depression.
• Spending far more time gambling than intended and ignoring your own limits or reminders.

Gambling addiction is a clinical condition that requires professional intervention and care.

The path to recovery involves taking consistent, manageable steps. The following actions can help you regain control over your life:

• Perform a private self-evaluation to understand your habits and set healthy boundaries for your play.
• Implement deposit, loss, and wagering limits that are tailored to protect your financial stability.
• Enable session limits and reality checks to keep a clear perspective on how much time you've spent.
• Take a short 'time-out' for 24 hours or more whenever you feel a strong, uncontrollable urge to play.
• If a short break isn't enough, use the self-exclusion tool on MegaPari to block access for six months or longer.
• Delete saved payment details and set daily transaction caps through your bank or UPI app.
• Use software or device-level restrictions to block access to gambling websites and applications.
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails and notifications to remove triggers and temptations.
• Discuss your recovery plan with a trusted friend or family member and ask them for accountability.
• Reach out to a licensed counselor or a dedicated helpline for professional mental health guidance.

In India, there are several confidential and non-judgmental services available to support you and your loved ones:

• Tele-MANAS (Govt. of India): Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 for national mental health assistance. Visit: https://telemanas.mohfw.gov.inhttps://telemanas.mohfw.gov.in
• iCALL by TISS: Contact 9152987821 or email [email protected] for counseling services across the country: https://icallhelpline.org[email protected]. Counselling across India: https://icallhelpline.org
• Vandrevala Foundation: Call 9999 666 555 for free, round-the-clock mental health support: https://www.vandrevalafoundation.comhttps://www.vandrevalafoundation.com
• Gambling Therapy: Access free global support and a live chat for immediate help: https://www.gamblingtherapy.orghttps://www.gamblingtherapy.org
• Gamblers Anonymous: Connect with peer support groups through their in-person and online meetings: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locationshttps://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations

If you have concerns about your gaming behavior, MegaPari's support team is here to provide confidential help. They can assist you in setting up limits, time-outs, or full self-exclusion.

• Chat with us live via the website or mobile app, available 24/7.
• Open a support ticket directly through your account dashboard.
• Send an email to our team using the contact form in the Help Centre.
• Adjust your settings in the Responsible Gaming section of your account for support to process.
• If you cannot log in, please submit your request through the Help Centre page.