Safer Gambling

The users’ safety on the website and Dafabet mobile app can be supported on different levels:

• 128-bit SSL encryption is used to protect data;
• Identity verification (KYC) is required before the first withdrawal;
• Access is only allowed to persons 18 years of age or older;
• Account may be blocked if data falsification is suspected;
• It is recommended to use parental control programs such as Net Nanny or Qustodio to prevent access by minors.

Online gambling is banned in some Indian states, for instance, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Dafabet requires compliance with local laws when registering.

According to the WHO classification, gambling addiction is recognized as a mental disorder. To prevent it and respond to addiction cases, Dafabet provides:

• Diagnostic test with questions based on GamCare criteria;
• Setting limits on time, deposits and bets;
• Ability to temporarily lock your account (time-out);
• Self-exclusion function for a period from 6 months to complete deactivation;
• Recommendations for installing specialized software such as GamBlock.

Players have a choice of self-restriction period: from 24 hours to 5 years.

It is the responsibility of the user to participate in the game. Dafabet recommends:

• Create a monthly budget for the game;
• Set time limits and follow them;
• Do not play for income, “wagering” or under stress;
• Do not hide your activities from loved ones;
• Maintain a balance between gaming and other aspects of life.

The more conscious a player is, the less is the risk of gambling addiction.

If the behavior becomes alarming, you need to react in time. Dafabet recommends:

• Temporarily freeze the account through customer service;
• Seek consultation with a mental health professional;
• Use the services of trusted organizations: Gamcare, Gamblingtherapy, Gamblersanonymous.

In India, professional help is available through NIMHANS (Bangalore) and AIIMS (Delhi) centers, where behavioral addiction treatment programs are available.

If you or your loved ones notice at least two of these symptoms, it is important to seek professional help. Early intervention increases the chances of recovery and prevents negative consequences. Some signs of gambling addiction are listed below:

• Neglect of work or family responsibilities;
• Hiding the fact of participation in the game;
• Becoming irritable when unable to place a bet;
• Using borrowed funds for betting;
• Attempting to win back after a loss;
• Anxiety, insomnia or depression caused by gambling.

Gambling addiction is a recognized mental disorder characterized by compulsive gambling when a person doesn’t pay attention to negative consequences for financial status, personal relationships, and mental health. Answer the questions to check yourself:

• Does gaming interfere with your work or studies?
• Are you spending more than you planned?
• Is the game becoming your main source of pleasure?
• Have you ever thought about stopping, but you couldn’t?

If you answer positively to several of these questions, it can be the start of your gambling addiction.

Overcoming gambling addiction is a way to regain control of your life, improve your finances, and rebuild trust with the people around you. With the right approach, real change is possible. These are the basic rules of responsible gaming:

• Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose;
• Do not consider gambling as a source of income;
• Take regular breaks during sessions;
• Set limits in advance;
• End the game at the first sign of losing control.

If you feel that the game goes out of control, ask for help in the following organizations:

• GamCare – UK-based organization, available online and via chat;
• Gambling Therapy – 24/7 support, including Indian users;
• Gamblers Anonymous India – local support groups in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.

You can also write to the Dafabet support team to get the self-restraint function: [email protected]