Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment — Not a Source of Income

At hrmouldudyog.com, we believe that playing Andar Bahar and other online casino games should always be a form of leisure and entertainment — never a way to earn money, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. The outcome of every game is based on chance, and losses are a normal part of gambling. Please play responsibly, set a budget you can afford to lose, and never gamble with money meant for essentials such as rent, food, education, or family needs.

Please also note that gambling laws in India vary by state, and online real-money gaming is restricted or prohibited in several states. It is your responsibility to ensure that online gambling is legal in your jurisdiction before playing.

Age Verification (18+)

Online gambling is strictly for adults. You must be at least 18 years of age — or the legal gambling age in your state of residence in India, whichever is higher — to participate in any real-money gaming activity. Licensed operators are required to verify the age and identity of all players. Underage gambling is illegal, and accounts found to belong to minors will be closed and any winnings forfeited.

If you share your device with minors, we strongly recommend using parental control software and keeping your login details, passwords, and payment information secure at all times.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you:

• Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost
• Hiding your gambling activity or lying to family and friends about how much you spend
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using credit to fund gambling
• Gambling with money intended for bills, food, education, or other essentials
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you originally planned
• Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to cut down or stop
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, depression, or other problems
• Being unable to stop, even when you want to

If you answered "yes" to one or more of these, it may be time to take a break and seek support.

Self-Help Tools

Reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control. We encourage you to use them:

• Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much money you can deposit into your account.
• Loss Limits: Restrict the total amount you can lose within a chosen time period.
• Session / Time Limits: Limit how long you can play in a single session.
• Reality Checks: Enable on-screen reminders that show how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
• Cooling-Off Periods: Take a short break from gambling, from 24 hours up to several weeks.
• Self-Exclusion: Block yourself from accessing your account for a longer period (six months, one year, or permanently).

You can usually activate these tools in your account settings or by contacting the casino's customer support team.

Support Organizations

While India currently has no single national gambling helpline, free and confidential help is available through mental health services, counselling organisations, and international problem gambling support networks:

• iCall (TISS) — Psychosocial Helpline (India): Free professional counselling for stress, addiction, and mental health concerns. Call 9152987821 or visit icallhelpline.org
• Vandrevala Foundation (India): Free 24/7 mental health support. Call 1860-2662-345 or visit www.vandrevalafoundation.com
• Gamblers Anonymous: International peer-support fellowship with meetings accessible online. Visit www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Gambling Therapy: Free, multilingual online support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Visit www.gamblingtherapy.org
• GamCare (UK-based, international resources): Advice and support for problem gamblers. Visit www.gamcare.org.uk
• National Council on Problem Gambling: International directory of support services. Visit www.ncpgambling.org

Need Help? Take Action Today

If gambling is no longer fun, or if you recognise the warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please don't wait. Reach out to one of the organisations listed above, talk to someone you trust, and consider using self-exclusion tools immediately. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness — recovery is always possible, and support is free and confidential.

Remember: when the fun stops, stop.