Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Parimatch, we believe that online gaming should be an enjoyable form of entertainment. It is important to understand that gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gaming is strictly reserved for individuals aged 18 years and above, or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. Parimatch is committed to preventing underage gambling and reserves the right to verify your age and identity at any time.
By accessing Parimatch, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of the following warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gaming sessions
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Attempting to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Experiencing restlessness or irritability when trying to reduce gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Borrowing money to fund your gambling activities
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing relationship conflicts related to gambling
- Lying about time spent or money spent on gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in your behavior, it is crucial to seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Parimatch offers several tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a given timeframe
- Betting Limits: Control the maximum stake size on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you have been gaming and money spent
- Session Time Limits: Set maximum gaming session durations
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account
To access these tools, visit your account settings or contact our support team. Using these features demonstrates a commitment to responsible gaming.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of the following organizations:
India
- All India Gaming Federation (AIGF): Industry body promoting responsible gaming standards in India
- Indian Psychiatric Society: Professional organization that can provide mental health support for gambling addiction
- AASRA (24-hour helpline): +91-22-27546669 – Offers counseling and support for various behavioral issues including gambling
International
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk – Free and confidential support for problem gambling
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – Free counseling and support services
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org – Education and resources
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org – 1-800-GAMBLER helpline
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany): German center for health education with gambling support resources
All of these organizations offer free, confidential support and are staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling.
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above. Early intervention can make a significant difference.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to get help.