Responsible Gaming
Gaming should always be fun, never a source of stress or financial harm. Here's how to stay in control and where to find help if you need it. Responsible gaming means understanding the risks, setting clear limits, and knowing when to step away. Use the tools and resources on this page to keep your gaming positive and within your means.
Signs of Problem Gambling
⚠️ Please Seek Help If These Apply to You
If you recognise several of the signs below in yourself or someone close to you, do not wait. Free, confidential help is available — scroll to the Get Help section or call a helpline listed below.
- Spending more money or time gaming than you originally planned.
- Borrowing money, selling possessions or missing bills in order to keep playing.
- Gambling to escape stress, low mood, loneliness or other personal problems.
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble or how much you have lost.
- Neglecting work, studies, relationships or personal health because of gaming.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or restless when you are not able to play.
- Chasing losses — continuing to play in an attempt to win back money already lost.
- Repeated, unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling.
Tools to Help You Stay in Control
Session Time Limits
Set a daily maximum play time — the platform will automatically log you out when your limit is reached so sessions never quietly overrun.
Deposit Limits
Cap how much you can deposit on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Reductions take effect immediately; increases are delayed to help you reconsider.
Cool-Off Periods
Take a short, structured break from 1 day up to 6 weeks without permanently closing your account. A great first step if you feel things slipping.
Self-Exclusion
Block your account for a fixed period of 6 months up to 5 years. During exclusion you cannot log in, deposit or receive marketing from the operator.
Reality Checks
Opt in to on-screen pop-up reminders every 30 or 60 minutes showing how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
Support Chat
Access a live support specialist 24/7 directly from the app. Our team can walk you through any responsible-gaming tool in real time.
10 Tips for Safer Gaming
- Treat gaming as entertainment, not income. The house always has an edge — never rely on winnings to pay bills or living expenses.
- Set a strict budget before you play. Decide the maximum you are willing to spend and treat it like the cost of any other entertainment.
- Never play drunk or emotional. Impaired judgement leads to poor decisions and higher losses. Log off and come back when you are clear-headed.
- Take regular breaks. Step away for at least 10 minutes every hour to reset your focus and check in with how you are feeling.
- Don't chase losses. Losing streaks are normal. Chasing them with bigger bets almost always makes things worse — accept the loss and stop.
- Use demo mode to practice. Many games offer free-play versions — use them to learn mechanics without spending real money.
- Keep track of wins and losses. Write down or screenshot your session results so you always know your true position.
- Never borrow money to play. If you need to borrow, your budget is already exhausted — stop immediately and take a break.
- Keep gaming time separate from family time. Schedule sessions so they do not encroach on time you have committed to people who matter to you.
- Use deposit limits proactively. Set your limits when you are calm and motivated, not when you are mid-session or chasing losses.
Get Help
Free, confidential support is available across India. Reaching out early makes recovery far easier.
| Organisation | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| iCall (TISS) | 9152987821 | Professional counselling for behavioural and mental health issues |
| NIMHANS | 080-46110007 | Mental health support and addiction guidance |
| Vandrevala Foundation | 1860-2662-345 | 24/7 helpline for mental health and crisis support |
| iQuit.in | iquit.in | Self-exclusion tools and online recovery resources |
Responsible Gaming FAQ
⚠️ 18+ Only
Gaming and gambling are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, please do not register, deposit, or play. Online gaming involves real financial risk and can be addictive — only play with money you can comfortably afford to lose.
Our Commitment
365in is an independent affiliate platform — we are not the official operator and we do not run any games or hold player funds. Even so, we believe we have a duty to promote safer gaming. We only feature operators that support responsible-play tools, and we publish this guidance so that every visitor understands the risks before they sign up through our links.
The vast majority of players enjoy gaming as harmless entertainment. For a small number, however, it can become a problem. Our aim is to help you recognise the early warning signs, give you practical tools to stay in control, and point you toward free, confidential support whenever you need it.
Warning Signs
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise several of the following signs in yourself or someone close to you, it may be time to pause and seek support:
- Spending more money or time gaming than you originally intended.
- Chasing losses — continuing to play in an attempt to win back money you have lost.
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or neglecting bills in order to keep playing.
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you are not able to play.
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble or how much you have lost.
- Gaming to escape stress, low mood, loneliness, or other problems.
- Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or personal health because of gaming.
- Being unable to stop or cut back even after deciding you should.
Experiencing one of these signs does not automatically mean you have a gambling problem — but the more that apply, the more important it is to take action early.
Self-Exclusion
If you feel your gaming is becoming difficult to control, self-exclusion and cool-off periods are powerful tools. A cool-off is a short, temporary break (for example 24 hours, a week, or a month), while self-exclusion blocks your account for a longer fixed period during which you cannot log in or deposit.
Because 365in does not operate any casino, you set these controls directly with the gaming operator. To self-exclude or take a cool-off, log in to the operator's app or website and open the Responsible Gaming or Account Settings section, then choose a self-exclusion or time-out option and confirm the duration. If you cannot find the option, contact the operator's support team and request a manual self-exclusion in writing.
During a self-exclusion period, also consider removing the app from your devices, blocking gambling sites using device controls, and asking a trusted friend or family member to help keep you accountable.
Deposit Limits
Setting a deposit limit before you play is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay in control. A deposit limit caps how much money you can add to your account over a chosen period — usually daily, weekly, or monthly — so spending never quietly creeps beyond your budget.
To set a limit, decide on an affordable amount in advance and treat it as the cost of your entertainment, just like a cinema ticket. Then open the operator's Responsible Gaming settings and set a daily, weekly, or monthly deposit cap. Always set limits when you are calm and thinking clearly, never in the middle of a losing streak. Note that reductions usually take effect immediately, while increases are deliberately delayed to give you time to reconsider.
💡 Simple Budgeting Tips
Only deposit money you can afford to lose, never play with borrowed funds, set a time limit as well as a money limit, and take regular breaks. If gaming stops being fun, stop playing.
Helpline & Resources
If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, free and confidential help is available. You are not alone, and reaching out early makes recovery far easier.
📞 NIMHANS Helpline (India)
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences runs a free, confidential helpline for behavioural addictions including gambling.
Call: 1800-11-0031 — toll-free, available across India.
Further support and resources:
- Gamblers Anonymous — a worldwide fellowship offering peer support meetings and recovery resources for people who want to stop gambling.
- The National Gambling Control Board (NGCB) and similar regulators publish guidance on safer gambling and the rights of players — check the regulator relevant to your jurisdiction.
- Speak to your doctor or a qualified counsellor, who can refer you to local mental-health and addiction support services.
Read more about playing safely, or take a break entirely if you need one. Your wellbeing always comes before any game.