MelBet Responsible Gambling in India

Gambling always carries a real risk of financial loss. You should treat betting as entertainment, never as a way to earn regular income or recover past losses. Responsible gaming means you decide in advance how much time and money you are ready to spend, and you stick to those limits.

On Melbet, you can:

• Set personal deposit limits so that you manage how much you spend on gambling.
• Plan a betting budget that does not affect rent, food, education, medical needs, or any essential bills.
• Take regular breaks from play to protect your emotional balance and avoid impulsive decisions.
• Avoid gambling when you feel stressed, angry, under the influence of alcohol, or facing serious personal problems.
• Treat every bet as a cost for entertainment, not as an investment or guaranteed profit.

Safe play helps you enjoy betting while protecting your financial and emotional wellbeing. Responsible behaviour also reduces the risk of gambling addiction and helps you stay in control of your decisions.

Betting addiction develops when control over gambling becomes weak and it starts to affect daily life, relationships, and money. Gambling addiction is a serious condition that requires attention and, in many cases, professional help.

Possible warning signs include:

• You spend more money on gambling than you can safely afford, and this affects your basic needs or savings.
• You chase losses by placing bigger or more frequent bets after losing, hoping to recover money quickly.
• You hide or lie about your gambling to family, friends, or colleagues.
• You feel restless, irritated, or low in mood when you try to cut down or stop betting.
• You use gambling as your main way to escape stress, loneliness, or personal problems.
• You borrow money, sell belongings, or use credit cards to fund your gambling.
• You neglect work, studies, or family responsibilities due to time spent on gambling.
• You gamble for longer periods than planned, losing track of time while playing.
• You think constantly about betting, planning the next session or how to get money for gambling.
• You have tried to reduce or stop gambling several times, but you are unable to keep the change.

Dealing with betting addiction requires honest self-assessment and structured changes to your gambling behaviour. Support from family, professionals, and responsible gaming tools can help you regain control.

Recommended steps for safer gambling include:

• Set strict deposit and spending limits in your account and do not increase them when you feel pressured.
• Fix a time limit for your gambling sessions and use alarms or reminders to stop when time is over.
• Keep gambling money separate from your main bank account that pays for essentials.
• Avoid using credit, loans, or borrowed funds for any kind of betting.
• Take frequent breaks from play and have other hobbies or activities that do not involve gambling.
• Do not gamble when you feel upset, lonely, bored, or under the influence of alcohol or substances.
• Review your betting history regularly to understand your habits and identify risky patterns.
• Talk openly to a trusted family member or friend about your gambling so that you are not facing it alone.
• Use self-exclusion or cool-off options on Melbet if you feel your control on gambling is getting weaker.
• Seek professional counselling or join support groups in India if gambling is affecting your health, work, or relationships.

If gambling is causing problems in your life, expert support can make a significant difference. Professional services and helplines in India offer confidential advice, counselling, and guidance for you and your family.

Main support options include:

• National Helpline for Mental Health (Tele MANAS). 24×7 helpline for mental health support, including addiction issues. Phone: 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Website: https://tele-manas.mohfw.gov.in
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). Government centre providing treatment for addiction and related mental health concerns. Website: https://nimhans.ac.in. Addiction services: https://nimhans.ac.in/deaddiction-services
• The National Centre for Behavioural Addictions (if available via NIMHANS services). Offers assessment and therapy for behavioural addictions, including problematic gambling. Contact details available through NIMHANS main website.
• Psychiatry departments in government and private hospitals across India
  Many hospitals run addiction treatment clinics that can help in managing gambling issues. Contact your local hospital or medical college for details.
• Registered clinical psychologists and psychiatrists in India. You can consult licensed professionals through in-person appointments or tele-consultation platforms operating in India.

These resources provide confidential, non-judgemental support and can help you plan a safe way to reduce or stop gambling.

If you feel your gambling is becoming difficult to control, you can contact Melbet customer support for information on account-level tools and restrictions. Our team can explain options such as limits and self-exclusion that help you manage how you play.

You can reach customer support in India through:

• Live chat on the official Melbet website or mobile site for quick assistance.
• Email support using the address listed in the contact section of the Melbet platform.
• In-app support form available in your account area for responsible gaming questions and requests.
• Phone support, where available in your region, using the contact number listed in the help section.
• Social media or messaging channels officially listed on the Melbet site for service queries.

Support staff can guide you on using responsible gaming tools, but they do not replace professional medical or psychological care.