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Responsible Gaming

Last updated 21 October 2026

Games should be entertainment. These suggestions help keep them that way, especially with apps that involve deposits, bonuses or cash prizes.

Know the law

India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 prohibits offering online money games, along with their advertising and related payment services. Check the rules that apply to you before depositing money in any app.

Set limits before you play

  • Decide in advance how much time and money you can afford to spend, and stop when you reach it.
  • Only play with money you can afford to lose, never with money meant for rent, bills, fees or savings.
  • Don’t borrow money or use credit to play.
  • Take regular breaks, and don’t play when you are stressed, tired or upset.
  • Don’t try to win back losses; a run of losses doesn’t make a win more likely.

Warning signs

  • Spending more time or money than you planned, or hiding it from family or friends.
  • Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
  • Playing to escape problems, or to recover money you have lost.
  • Missing work, studies or sleep because of gaming.

Protect yourself from scams

  • Promises of guaranteed earnings, “sure-win” tricks or prediction groups are signs of a scam.
  • Never share OTPs, UPI PINs, passwords or card details with anyone contacting you about a game.
  • Report cyber fraud on the national cybercrime portal at cybercrime.gov.in or by calling the 1930 helpline.

Getting help

If gaming is affecting your health, money or relationships, talk to someone you trust. Tele-MANAS, the Government of India’s free mental health helpline, is available on 14416. Most apps also let you set limits, take a break or close your account from their settings or support team.

Young people

Apps involving money are not suitable for children. Parents can use Google Play’s parental controls or Family Link to manage which apps can be installed.