Responsible Gaming

Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss. Plan your play responsibly and keep fun within safe limits. Balance time, money, and emotions to protect your wellbeing.

Key principles for players in Pakistan:

• Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
• Use account tools such as deposit, wager, and loss limits.
• Decide your session time before playing and take regular breaks.
• Do not chase losses or borrow money to play.
• Keep gambling funds separate from essential expenses.
• Avoid betting when stressed, tired, or under the influence.
• Track your activity through account history and statements.
• Protect minors by securing devices and payment methods. 18+ only.
• Read the responsible gaming policy and review it often.
• Treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to earn income.

On MegaPari, you can play responsibly by applying limits, reality checks, and time-outs to keep control.

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Early warning signs need attention and support.

Possible indicators:

• Spending more time or money on betting than planned.
• Chasing losses or increasing stakes to feel the same thrill.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Neglecting work, studies, or social life due to playing.
• Mood swings, anxiety, or irritability when not gambling.
• Using gambling to escape stress, sadness, or problems.
• Borrowing, selling items, or missing bills to fund bets.
• Repeated failed attempts to cut down or stop.
• Preoccupation with odds, results, or the next bet.
• Ignoring responsibilities and personal health.

Gambling addiction is a serious condition that requires timely action and professional support.

Addressing harmful betting starts with honest reflection and structured controls. Use practical steps and seek help to regain balance.

Recommended actions and tools:

• Set or lower deposit, loss, and wager limits in your account.
• Enable reality checks and session reminders to manage time.
• Take a time-out or cool-off to pause playing.
• Request self-exclusion for a fixed period if control is difficult.
• Use blocking software to restrict access: Gamban (gamban.com) or BetBlocker (betblocker.org).
• Limit notifications and unfollow gambling content to reduce triggers.
• Keep a simple log of spending and time to review patterns.
• Protect finances by using separate payment methods and daily caps.
• Seek counselling for addiction support and relapse prevention.
• Ask MegaPari support for guidance on limits, time-outs, or self-exclusion.

These steps are useful tips to protect your wellbeing and maintain control while playing.

Support is available. You can access free online services and Pakistan-based mental health organisations.

External organisations and support:

• Gambling Therapy – Free global support and live chat: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/
• GamCare – Advice, tools, and online chat: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support and online meetings: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
• Pakistan Psychiatric Society – Find licensed psychiatrists: https://pps.org.pk/
• Taskeen Health Initiative – Mental health resources and referrals: https://taskeen.org/
• Karwan-e-Hayat (Karachi) – Mental health services: https://keh.org.pk/
• Sehat Kahani – Telehealth access to mental health professionals: https://sehatkahani.com/

If minors are present at home, consider parental controls such as Qustodio or Net Nanny to restrict access.

If you are concerned about addiction or loss of control, you can contact support for guidance on limits and account restrictions.

Ways to contact support in Pakistan:

• Live Chat on the website or mobile app for account assistance.
• Help Centre contact form for email support and follow-up.
• In-account messaging via My Account for secure requests.
• Responsible gaming requests for time-out or self-exclusion.
• Guidance on setting limits, reality checks, and activity reviews.

MegaPari support can help you apply controls according to the responsible gaming policy.