Gambling always carries a risk of financial loss. Staying in control helps you play responsibly and protect your wellbeing.

• Treat betting as entertainment, not a source of income.
• Decide a budget you can afford to lose before you start.
• Set deposit, loss, and wager limits in your account tools.
• Schedule session time and enable reality checks or time reminders.
• Never chase losses; stop if you feel upset, stressed, or tired.
• Use only personal funds; avoid borrowing or credit for gambling.
• Keep play separate from work and family time.
• Underage gambling is prohibited; age checks apply to all players.
• Follow your state laws and restrictions on online betting.
• Review your statements and learn from your patterns; take regular breaks to reset attention and judgement.

Batery supports these safe habits through limit tools and time-outs.

Betting addiction can affect finances, relationships, and mental health. These warning signs indicate a serious condition that needs care.

• Spending more than planned or needing higher stakes to feel the same thrill.
• Struggling to stop or cut down, even after setting limits.
• Chasing losses after a setback.
• Hiding or lying about betting to friends or family.
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood.
• Neglecting work, studies, or home duties due to playing.
• Borrowing money, selling items, or unpaid bills linked to gambling.
• Feeling restless or irritable when not betting.
• Repeatedly breaking time-outs or self-exclusion.
• Thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness connected to gambling.

Seek urgent help if you feel at risk of harm.

Taking action early reduces harm and restores control. Batery provides limit tools, time-outs, and self-exclusion to help you stay in control.

• Set strict deposit and loss limits; lower them if you feel pressure.
• Use reality checks and session timers to manage time.
• Take time-outs for 24 hours to 30 days when needed.
• Activate self-exclusion for 6 months or longer to stop access.
• Opt out of marketing messages to reduce triggers.
• Remove saved payment methods and keep only one funding option.
• Keep a gambling diary to track spending, time, and mood.
• Avoid alcohol or substances when playing.
• Ask a trusted person to help monitor your limits.
• Contact Batery support to review options and adjust controls.

Help is available. Professional counselling and peer support in India can guide recovery.

• iCALL (TISS) – confidential counselling: +91 9152987821 — https://icallhelpline.org
• NIMHANS – mental health and addiction services: 080-4611-0007 — https://nimhans.ac.in
• AASRA – suicide prevention: 9820466726 — http://www.aasra.info
• Gambling Therapy – online counselling and support groups — https://www.gamblingtherapy.org
• Gamblers Anonymous – India meetings and peer support — https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations

If you are worried about gambling harm, you can contact Batery support for guidance and account controls. Your privacy will be respected.

• Live chat in your account, 24×7 for India users.
• Email support via the Help Centre.
• Responsible gaming request form in the Help Centre.
• Request a call-back from a trained agent.
• Assistance available in English and Hindi.