Responsible Gaming
Colour prediction and lottery games are built around chance. These habits keep the money and time you spend under your control.
Five ground rules
- Only play if you are 18 or older and gaming is allowed in your state.
- Set a monthly budget you can lose completely without missing a bill.
- Set a time limit before you open the app, and use a phone timer.
- Never chase losses. A losing streak is not a sign a win is coming.
- Never borrow, use loan apps, or use money meant for family needs.
Warning signs
- You play longer or with more money than you planned.
- You hide how much you spend from family.
- You feel restless or irritable when you are not playing.
- You think of gaming as a way to fix money problems.
Getting help
Talk to someone you trust. The government's Tele-MANAS mental health helpline (14416 or 1-800-891-4416) is free and available around the clock in Indian languages. If someone cheated you out of money, report it at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.