Chasing losses
Increasing your contest size or entry fee after a loss to try to win it back. The math does not change just because you want it to.
Fantasy contests are entertainment, not income. This guide covers deposit limits, session reminders, self-exclusion tools, the warning signs of loss-chasing behaviour, and the support organisations in your state.
Treat fantasy as a paid entertainment budget, not as an income source. Decide the weekly amount you can lose without affecting your essential expenses, set it as a deposit limit, and stick to it.
Inside the app, open Responsible Play or Limits and set a weekly deposit cap. Choose an amount you would be comfortable spending on a cinema subscription.
Most apps support a session timer that notifies you after a chosen interval. Pick a session length that matches the contest format you typically play.
A 24-hour or 7-day time-out blocks deposit and contest entry without closing the account. Use it after a losing session instead of trying to win it back.
Self-exclusion blocks access for 6 months or longer. Use it if the fun has stopped and you find yourself unable to stick to the budget.
The line between entertainment and compulsion is invisible while you cross it. Knowing the early warning signs makes the difference between taking a break and needing a longer one.
Increasing your contest size or entry fee after a loss to try to win it back. The math does not change just because you want it to.
Using credit, a loan or money earmarked for essentials to fund a contest. If you have to borrow, the budget has already been exceeded.
Keeping deposits, losses or contest entries secret from a partner, family member or close friend. Secrecy is a strong signal that something has shifted.
Missing work, study, family or social commitments because of fantasy play. Time theft is as damaging as financial loss.
Feeling irritable or anxious when you cannot access the app, or when the next fixture is hours away.
Moving from $5 contests to $100 contests without a corresponding increase in budget. Escalation is a predictable pattern in problem gambling.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related harm, contact a recognised support organisation. India does not have a single national helpline, but several state-level and private services offer confidential support.
Several Indian states run gambling support helplines. Your state health department may list one. National mental-health helpline services can also route you to gambling-specific support.
Self-exclusion from fantasy platforms can be set up inside the app or via customer care. Most operators honour a 6-month minimum exclusion period.
Customer care →If a family member’s play has become a concern, several organisations offer confidential support for affected family members — regardless of whether the player themselves has accepted the issue.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The platform’s house edge, the variance of any single contest, and the limits of even a well-researched team all work against consistent profit. Treat fantasy as entertainment, set a budget, and walk away when the budget is gone.
Short, plain-language answers to the questions that show up most often on this topic.
Inside the app, open Responsible Play or Limits. Most operators allow weekly, monthly or per-transaction caps.
Use the Responsible Play section in the app or contact customer care. Most operators honour a 6-month minimum exclusion.
There is no single national helpline, but several state health services and mental-health organisations offer gambling support. Contact your state health department for the current referral path.
Most operators block re-registration during the exclusion period. After the exclusion ends, you can choose to return — or stay excluded.
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