Mohini Yadav
Ajit Mohan Yadav
FairPlay's responsible-play tools are designed to help adults set boundaries around deposits, take a break or stop access for a longer period. They are not a promise that gambling will be harmless or a way to recover losses. If gambling is causing concern, use a limit or break early and consider speaking with someone you trust.
Availability on fairsplays.co.in: deposits are not switched on at fairsplays.co.in at the moment, so deposit limits only come into play if deposits are offered. A cool-off or self-exclusion can be set today from the Limits page in your account.
FairPlay is a cricket-only platform for live scores, results, statistics, analysis and its own cricket rates. Any use of the platform is optional. Users must be 18 or older. This guide explains these controls in plain language and points to support if your gambling is becoming difficult to manage.
The tools at a glance
| Tool | Choices | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Daily, weekly or monthly | You choose the maximum amount you can deposit for the selected period. A decrease applies immediately. An increase applies after 24 hours. |
| Cool-off | 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days | You take a temporary break for the period you select. |
| Self-exclusion | 6 months, 1 year or permanent | You choose a longer-term block on your access. |
These controls work best when chosen before you feel under pressure. A deposit limit concerns deposits, not an assurance about overall spending or losses. A cool-off is a temporary pause, while self-exclusion is the stronger option when you want to stop for a defined long period or permanently.
Deposit limits: set a boundary before you deposit
A daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit lets you decide the maximum amount you want to deposit in that period. Select the period that matches the way you manage your money. A limit can be useful for keeping entertainment spending separate from rent, food, bills, savings and other essentials.
If you lower your limit, the decrease applies at once. If you raise it, the increase takes effect only after 24 hours. That delay creates time to reconsider a change made in a moment of pressure. Do not treat the waiting period as a reason to find another way to deposit or to borrow money.
A limit is not a target. You do not need to deposit up to it, and unused room is not money you have earned. Never use a deposit limit as a plan to chase a loss. The NHS lists betting more than you can afford, needing larger amounts for the same feeling, borrowing or selling items to gamble, and trying to win back losses as warning signs of gambling-related harm (NHS guidance).
Cool-off: take a defined break
Choose a 24-hour, 7-day or 30-day cool-off when you want distance from the platform without selecting long-term self-exclusion. Use a cool-off at the first sign that you are playing for longer than planned, thinking about gambling repeatedly, or trying to continue after a loss.
During a cool-off, treat the pause as a firm boundary. Do not try to work around it by opening another account or asking another person to use theirs. If you are worried that a short break will not be enough, consider self-exclusion instead and tell a trusted person that you are taking time away.
A pause can also make practical steps easier: pay essential bills, review your recent spending, remove saved payment details where possible, and spend time away from cricket rates or betting activity. The purpose is to create space, not to plan a return or try to win back money.
Self-exclusion: choose a longer stop
Self-exclusion is available for 6 months, 1 year or permanently. Select it when you want a longer barrier, when repeated cool-offs have not helped, or when gambling is affecting your finances, health, relationships or daily life.
Before choosing self-exclusion, make a simple plan for the period: tell someone you trust, avoid borrowing for gambling, and seek support if you are dealing with debt, stress or anxiety. Do not assume that self-exclusion alone resolves every difficulty. It is one practical barrier alongside support from people and services.
If a limit, cool-off or self-exclusion is not available when you need it, contact FairPlay through the contact page. For the latest responsible-play information, see FairPlay's responsible-use page. Do not send sensitive payment or identity details through an unverified channel.
Signs that gambling may be causing harm
There is no need to wait for a crisis before taking action. Public-health guidance identifies warning signs including:
- spending more money on gambling over time;
- being unable to stop, cut down or control gambling;
- feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down;
- gambling to escape difficulties or change your mood;
- chasing losses;
- hiding or lying about time, money or losses;
- borrowing money after losing; and
- gambling affecting work, relationships or home life.
These signs do not label you or determine what you must do. They are prompts to pause and seek help. The NHS also notes that gambling can affect relationships, physical and mental health, and finances. NHS inform describes problem gambling as gambling that disrupts or damages a person or family and interferes with daily life (NHS inform).
If you need support now
Start with a practical step: use the strongest FairPlay control that fits your situation, speak with a trusted person, and seek professional help if gambling is affecting your wellbeing or safety. If you feel in immediate danger or unable to keep yourself safe, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.
The Government of India's Tele-MANAS service provides mental-health support through its official toll-free numbers 14416 and 1-800-891-4416. The official Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tele-MANAS site identifies these numbers as toll-free routes to a counsellor (Tele-MANAS). You can call if you need to talk about distress or mental-health concerns; you do not need to wait until a problem feels severe.
Key points
- FairPlay is for adults aged 18 and above.
- Deposit limits can be daily, weekly or monthly.
- Lowering a deposit limit applies immediately; increasing it takes 24 hours.
- Cool-off periods are 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days.
- Self-exclusion is for 6 months, 1 year or permanently.
- Limits and breaks are safety tools, not betting advice or a way to recover losses.
- If gambling is affecting your life, pause and seek support.
Sources: NHS: Help for problems with gambling; NHS inform: Problem gambling; Tele-MANAS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
This article was written by the FairPlay Editorial Desk with AI assistance, using the sources listed above. It was reviewed by Mohini Yadav and Ajit Mohan Yadav of the FairPlay editorial team before publication. To report an error, see our Editorial Policy.
