Installing a betting app makes it very easy to bet. That is the point of it, and it is also the risk. This page covers the controls built into 1Win, the signs that betting is becoming a problem, and free helplines in India. Please read it before your first deposit.
Ground rules
- Decide a budget before you log in and treat it as already spent. Never bet with borrowed money or money meant for bills.
- Set a time limit. Live betting and crash games move fast; an evening disappears quickly.
- Do not chase losses. A losing day is normal. Raising stakes to win it back is how small losses become large ones.
- Avoid betting when tired, upset or after drinking.
- Keep betting separate from income. It is not a job or an investment.
- Be open about it. Hiding your betting from family or friends is itself a warning sign.
Tools at 1Win
| Tool | Effect | How to set |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps deposits per day, week or month | Profile › Limits or via live chat; reductions apply at once, increases after a cooling-off period |
| Loss limit | Stops play at a set net loss for the period | Via live chat |
| Session reminder | Shows time logged in | On by default in the app |
| Time-out | Locks the account for 24 hours to 6 weeks | Via live chat; cannot be lifted early |
| Self-exclusion | Closes the account for 6 months to permanently | Written request by email or chat; marketing stops |
Warning signs
- You regularly spend more time or money than planned.
- You have borrowed, sold something or used savings to bet.
- You think about betting during work or family time, or feel restless when you cannot play.
- You have lied about how much you bet.
- Betting has affected sleep, work, studies or relationships.
- You bet to escape stress or low mood.
If several apply, talk to someone. Support is free and confidential.
Free help in India
- Tele-MANAS
- Government of India 24/7 mental health helpline in multiple languages, including support for addictive behaviour. 14416 or 1800-891-4416
- KIRAN
- Ministry of Social Justice 24/7 helpline in 13 languages. 1800-599-0019
- iCall (TISS)
- Counselling by phone and email from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. 9152987821, Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Peer support meetings in Indian cities and online. gamblersanonymous.org
- Gam-Anon
- Support for family members and friends of people who gamble. gam-anon.org
- Blocking software
- BetBlocker (free) and Gamban block gambling sites and apps on all your devices. betblocker.org
Legal note
Gambling law in India is decided by each state. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and others restrict or prohibit online real-money gaming, and rules change. It is your responsibility to know and follow the law where you live. Only adults of legal age may register with any operator.
If betting is hurting you right now: stop, ask 1Win for a self-exclusion, and call one of the helplines above.