Responsible Gaming
At bombay-matka.com, we believe that gambling — including playing at Parimatch — should always be a form of entertainment and leisure, never a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Casino games are based on chance, and losses are a normal part of play. If gambling stops being fun, it may be time to take a step back and reflect on your habits.
Age Verification
Gambling services are strictly intended for adults. In India, you must be at least 18 years old (or older, where your state's laws require it) to participate in any form of gambling activity. Please note that gambling laws in India vary significantly by state, and in many states online gambling is restricted or prohibited. It is your responsibility to ensure that accessing and using gambling services is legal in your location. Parimatch and other operators use identity verification procedures to confirm that all players meet the minimum age requirement. Never share your account with minors, and keep your login details secure if children have access to your devices.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Ask yourself the following questions honestly. Answering "yes" to one or more may indicate that your gambling is becoming harmful:
- Do you chase your losses by betting more to win back money you have lost?
- Do you hide your gambling activity or lie about it to family and friends?
- Do you spend more money or time on gambling than you originally planned?
- Have you borrowed money, sold belongings, or used savings meant for essentials to fund gambling?
- Do you feel restless, anxious, or irritable when you try to cut down or stop?
- Has gambling affected your work, studies, or relationships?
- Do you gamble to escape stress, loneliness, or other personal problems?
- Have you tried to stop gambling and found yourself unable to do so?
Self-Help Tools
Responsible operators, including Parimatch, offer practical tools to help you stay in control. We encourage every player to use them proactively:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
- Loss limits — cap the amount you are able to lose within a chosen period.
- Session time reminders (reality checks) — receive notifications showing how long you have been playing.
- Cooling-off periods — take a short break from your account, from 24 hours to several weeks.
- Self-exclusion — block access to your account for an extended period or permanently if you feel you have lost control.
Beyond operator tools, consider installing website-blocking software on your devices and asking your bank about blocking gambling-related transactions.
Support Organizations
If you or someone close to you is struggling with gambling, free and confidential help is available:
- iCall — Psychosocial Helpline (India): a free, confidential counselling service for mental health and behavioural concerns, including gambling-related distress. Available via phone and email. Website: icallhelpline.org
- Vandrevala Foundation (India): a 24/7 mental health helpline offering free support and counselling across India. Website: www.vandrevalafoundation.com
- Gamblers Anonymous: an international fellowship offering peer support groups, including meetings accessible from India. Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org
- Gambling Therapy: free multilingual online support for problem gamblers and their families worldwide. Website: www.gamblingtherapy.org
Call to Action
Recognising a problem is a sign of strength, not weakness. If your gambling no longer feels like entertainment — if it causes financial strain, secrecy, or distress — please act today. Set strict limits, take a break, or self-exclude, and reach out to one of the support services listed above. Confidential help is available, and you do not have to face this alone. In 2026 and beyond, bombay-matka.com remains committed to promoting safe, balanced, and responsible play for all visitors.