Responsible Gambling
Big Bass Bonanza and all casino games should be treated as entertainment, not a source of income. This page provides practical information about responsible gaming — warning signs, self-control tools, and support resources available to players in India.
Warning Signs
If any of the following apply to you, consider taking a break and reviewing your relationship with gambling:
- Spending more time or money on games than you originally planned
- Chasing losses — increasing bet sizes to recover money already lost
- Borrowing money, selling items, or using essential funds to continue playing
- Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities due to time spent gambling
- Feeling anxious, restless, or irritable when you are not playing
- Using gambling as a way to escape stress, boredom, or emotional difficulty
- Hiding your gambling activity from people you trust
Self-Control Tips
- Set a hard session budget in INR before opening any game — and stop when it is gone
- Use a timer or phone alarm to limit sessions to 20–30 minutes at a time
- Never increase your stake to chase a loss in the same session
- Treat every session as a fixed entertainment expense, not an investment
- Never borrow money — from anyone — to fund gambling
- Take at least one full day off from gambling each week
- Walk away immediately when you reach your pre-set loss limit
Casino Control Tools
Most licensed casinos available to Indian players offer built-in self-control features. These include deposit limits (daily, weekly, or monthly caps), loss limits, session time reminders, cooling-off periods (temporary account suspension), and full self-exclusion options. Access these tools through your casino account settings or by contacting the casino's support team directly.
Age Restriction
Online gambling is strictly for adults. The minimum age to gamble legally is 18 years in most jurisdictions, and 21 in some Indian states. Age verification is mandatory at all licensed casinos. If you are under the minimum age, do not attempt to access or use any real-money gambling service.
Support Resources
If you need help, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
International
- GambleAware — www.gambleaware.org — online resources and referrals
- Gamblers Anonymous — www.gamblersanonymous.org — peer support groups
- Gambling Therapy — www.gamblingtherapy.org — free online support, available in English
India
- iCare (Vandrevala Foundation) — 1860-2662-345 — 24/7 mental health helpline, free
- Vandrevala Foundation WhatsApp — +91-9999-666-555 — text support available
- iCall (TISS Mumbai) — 9152987821 — professional counselling, English and Hindi
Contact
If you need guidance on finding support resources: support@big-bass.co.in
We aim to respond within 48 hours.