Responsible Gaming

Gambling always involves the possibility of financial loss. No outcome is guaranteed, and no strategy eliminates risk entirely. Responsible gaming starts with accepting this and making informed choices before you place any bet.

Jeetbuzz encourages every player to approach betting as a form of entertainment, not a source of income. The following principles can help you keep your gambling habits healthy and sustainable:

• Set a budget before you play. Decide in advance how much you are comfortable spending, and treat that amount as the cost of entertainment.
• Use deposit and spending limits. The platform offers tools to cap how much you deposit or wager within a set time period.
• Take regular breaks. Continuous play without pauses can affect your judgement. Step away regularly to reassess.
• Keep track of time spent gambling. It is easy to lose track of hours when engaged in betting. Set a time limit for each session.
• Never borrow money to gamble. Betting with borrowed funds significantly increases financial and emotional risk.
• Balance gambling with other activities. Healthy recreation includes multiple interests and social connections outside of gambling.
• Keep gambling separate from stress relief. Using betting as a way to cope with personal or financial problems increases the risk of harmful behaviour.

These principles support a playing experience that remains within your control and does not interfere with your financial or emotional wellbeing.

Gambling addiction is a serious condition that can develop gradually and often goes unnoticed until significant harm has occurred. Being aware of the early warning signs can help you or someone you care about seek support at the right time.

The following indicators may suggest a gambling problem:

• Spending more money on gambling than originally planned, despite intentions to stop
• Feeling a persistent urge to bet more in order to achieve the same level of excitement
• Becoming restless, irritable, or anxious when attempting to reduce or stop gambling
• Repeatedly trying to stop or cut back on gambling without success
• Using gambling as a way to escape from stress, anxiety, loneliness, or difficult emotions
• Chasing losses by continuing to bet in an attempt to recover money that has already been lost
• Concealing the extent of your gambling from family members, friends, or colleagues
• Neglecting work, studies, family responsibilities, or personal health due to betting activity
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or facing financial difficulty as a result of gambling
• Continuing to gamble despite being fully aware of the negative consequences it is causing

If you identify with several of these signs, it is important to take them seriously. Gambling addiction is a recognised condition, and effective support is available.

Combating a betting addiction requires practical steps and a willingness to use available support. Jeetbuzz provides several tools and encourages the following measures to help you protect your wellbeing:

• Set deposit limits on your account. Capping the amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly is an effective way to control spending before it becomes problematic.
• Use the self-exclusion option. If gambling is causing harm, you can request a temporary or permanent self-exclusion through the platform. This prevents access to your account for a defined period.
• Activate session time limits. Setting a maximum duration for each gambling session helps prevent excessive play.
• Take a cooling-off period. A short break from gambling, even for a few days or weeks, can provide the perspective needed to reassess your habits.
• Seek professional counselling. Speaking with a trained therapist or addiction counsellor provides structured, confidential guidance tailored to your situation.
• Reach out to a trusted person. Sharing your concerns with a family member or friend creates accountability and reduces the isolation that often accompanies addiction.
• Remove access to gambling funds. Restricting access to credit cards or bank accounts linked to your gambling activity can help reduce impulsive betting.
• Engage in alternative activities. Replacing gambling sessions with sports, hobbies, or social engagement helps fill the time and provides a sense of fulfilment.
• Contact a dedicated helpline. India has organisations equipped to provide immediate support and long-term guidance for gambling-related concerns.
• Be patient with the process. Recovery is not linear. Setbacks can occur, and professional help remains available at every stage.

Several organisations in India and internationally are equipped to provide support for individuals affected by gambling addiction. Reaching out to any of the following services is a positive and important step:

• iCall (TISS): A psychological support helpline run by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Available to individuals facing mental health and behavioural concerns, including addiction. Website: icallhelpline.org
• Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: Provides 24/7 mental health support across India, including counselling for compulsive behaviour and addiction. Helpline: 1860-2662-345 | Website: vandrevalafoundation.com
• NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences): A premier government institution in Bengaluru offering addiction treatment and mental health services. Website: nimhans.ac.in
• Gamblers Anonymous India: A peer support network for individuals with gambling problems, based on a structured 12-step recovery programme. Website: gamblersanonymous.org
• Parivarthan Counselling Helpline: Offers counselling services in Bengaluru with trained professionals for a range of behavioural and emotional concerns. Helpline: +91-76766-02602 | Website: parivarthan.org
• iDream (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment): A Government of India initiative providing access to de-addiction services and rehabilitation support across the country.

If you are concerned about your gambling habits or need assistance activating any responsible gaming tools on your account, the Jeetbuzz support team is available to help. All enquiries are handled with discretion and care.

You can reach the support team through the following channels:

• Live Chat: Available directly on the Jeetbuzz website for immediate assistance during operating hours
• Email: Send your enquiry to the official support email address listed on the Contact Us page of the platform
• Help Centre: Access the self-service help section on the website for guidance on account limits, self-exclusion, and other responsible gaming features
• Social Media: The official Jeetbuzz social media channels can be used to raise general queries and receive further direction

For urgent concerns related to addiction or mental health, please contact one of the external support organisations listed in the Resources section above. The support team can also assist in directing you to appropriate help services.