Responsible Gaming — Keep Fairplay Fun and Under Control
Betting on Fairplay should be entertainment — exciting, affordable and under your control. This page gives you the practical tools to keep it that way: limits, warning signs, self-exclusion, and where to find confidential help in India.
The Ground Rules
Our Responsible Gaming Principles
Everything on this page reduces to five principles. They are simple, and they work.
- Bet only what you can afford to lose. Betting money is entertainment money — never rent, fees, savings or borrowed funds.
- Set limits before you start. Deposit, loss and time limits decided in calm moments protect you in emotional ones.
- Never chase losses. The urge to win it back is the most reliable predictor of a bigger loss. A losing day ends when you say so, not when the balance recovers.
- Keep it social, not secret. If you are hiding your betting from people close to you, that secrecy is itself a warning sign.
- Take breaks. Regular days off from betting keep it a hobby rather than a habit.
Tools
Limit-Setting Tools on Fairplay
Deposit Limits
Cap how much you can add daily, weekly or monthly. Request via WhatsApp support — activation is quick and the cap cannot be raised impulsively.
Cool-Off Periods
Lock your account for a set number of days when you want a break. The account reopens automatically when the period ends.
Self-Exclusion
For a longer or indefinite break, request full self-exclusion. Your account stays closed for the chosen term — no exceptions, by design.
To activate any of these, message the official WhatsApp line and state clearly which tool you want and for what duration. Support handles these requests confidentially and without judgment — they are routine, responsible requests.
Self-Check
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Answer these five questions honestly. One "yes" is a prompt to set stricter limits; two or more is a strong signal to take a break and talk to someone.
| # | Question |
|---|---|
| 1 | Have you bet money you needed for essentials — bills, fees, food, repayments? |
| 2 | After losing, do you feel a strong urge to bet again quickly to win it back? |
| 3 | Have you hidden your betting — statements, apps, time spent — from family or friends? |
| 4 | Have you borrowed money, sold something or used credit to fund betting? |
| 5 | Does thinking about betting — or trying to stop — make you anxious or irritable? |
Support
Where to Find Help in India
If betting is causing stress, debt or conflict, confidential professional help is available and effective:
- Tele-MANAS — the Government of India's 24/7 mental-health helpline: call 14416. Free, confidential, multilingual.
- iCall — psychosocial helpline run by TISS: 9152987821 (Monday–Saturday). Counseling for gambling-related stress and addiction.
- Your doctor — a general physician can refer you to counseling or de-addiction services; gambling disorder is a recognized, treatable condition.
Remember: asking for help is a strength. Every tool on this page — limits, cool-offs, self-exclusion, helplines — exists because millions of people use them. Betting should add excitement to the match, never pressure to your life.
FAQ
Responsible Gaming FAQ
How do I set deposit limits on Fairplay?
Contact Fairplay support on WhatsApp and ask for a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit on your account. Setting a limit takes minutes and is the single most effective tool for keeping betting spend under control.
What are the signs of problem gambling?
Warning signs include betting more than you can afford, chasing losses, hiding betting from family, borrowing money to bet, and feeling anxious or irritable when not betting. If any of these feel familiar, take a break and seek support.
Can I self-exclude from Fairplay?
Yes. Message official support and request a temporary cool-off or full self-exclusion. During exclusion your account stays locked for the chosen period — use it whenever betting stops feeling like entertainment.
Where can I get help for gambling problems in India?
Confidential help is available through mental-health helplines such as Tele-MANAS (14416, 24/7, Government of India) and iCall (9152987821). Speaking to a counselor is free, private and effective — reaching out is a strength, not a weakness.
What is the legal age for betting on Fairplay?
You must be 18 or older. Fairplay enforces age restrictions at registration, and accounts found to belong to minors are closed. Parents should keep payment methods and devices secured from under-18 access.
How much should I bet per game?
A widely used discipline rule is 1–2% of your total betting bankroll per bet, with a hard weekly loss limit decided in advance. The exact number matters less than deciding it before emotion is involved — and never increasing it mid-session.