Responsible Gaming
Cricket betting is meant to add to the enjoyment of the game, not replace it with stress.
CricketBet takes problem gambling seriously. This page explains the tools we offer, the warning signs worth knowing, and where to get help if betting stops being fun.
Our Commitment
We provide cricket bet IDs to adults who choose to bet for entertainment. That choice comes with responsibility on both sides.
Our side: we give you tools to control your betting, we train our support team to recognise signs of problem gambling, and we never pressure users to deposit more or bet more than they intended.
Your side: you set limits that reflect what you can afford to lose, you use the tools we provide, and you contact us early if something feels off.
Tools Available to You
All of the following are available on request via WhatsApp or email. We process them the same business day.
| Tool | What It Does | How to Request |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps how much you can deposit per day, week, or month | WhatsApp or email |
| Session time limit | Restricts how long you can be active on the platform in one sitting | WhatsApp or email |
| Cooling-off period | Temporarily suspends your account for 24 hours up to 6 weeks | WhatsApp or email |
| Self-exclusion | Permanently closes your account for a minimum of 6 months | Email to support@cricketbetid.co |
| Reality check | Sends you a periodic summary of your betting activity | WhatsApp or email |
Important note on self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is permanent for the duration you select. We cannot reverse it early, even if you ask us to. This is intentional. If you are requesting self-exclusion, we take that seriously and will not attempt to talk you out of it or suggest a shorter cooling-off period instead.
If you self-exclude from CricketBet, we also recommend contacting the exchange platforms directly to request exclusion at the platform level.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Most people who bet on cricket never develop a problem. But problem gambling can develop gradually, and the early signs are easy to miss or rationalise.
The following patterns are worth paying attention to:
Financial signs
- Spending more on cricket bets than you planned to when you started
- Chasing losses by placing larger bets after a losing session
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund betting
- Hiding transactions or withdrawals from family members
- Missing bill payments or rent because betting funds were used
Behavioural signs
- Spending more time thinking about upcoming matches and odds than you intended
- Finding it difficult to stop betting once you have started, even when you planned to
- Betting to escape stress, anxiety, or problems at home or work
- Feeling irritable or restless when you are not able to bet
- Lying to people close to you about how much you bet or how often
Emotional signs
- Feeling guilty after a betting session, even when you won
- Believing you are owed a win and need to keep going until it arrives
- Experiencing mood swings tied to the results of bets
If three or more of these apply to you regularly, it is worth speaking to someone. The resources at the bottom of this page are confidential and free.
Advice for Keeping Betting Under Control
These are practical habits, not moral instructions. They work because they remove the decisions that are hardest to make mid-session.
Set your budget before you deposit
Decide the maximum you are willing to spend this week before you open WhatsApp. Deposit that amount only. Do not deposit again in the same session regardless of results.
Treat losses as the cost of entertainment
A ticket to an IPL match costs money regardless of the result. Think of your betting budget the same way. If you lose it, the session is over. You paid for the experience, not the outcome.
Do not bet under pressure
Avoid placing bets when you are stressed, angry, upset, or have been drinking. Decisions made under pressure are worse, and the impulse to recover losses quickly is strongest at exactly the moment you should step away.
Take breaks between sessions
Do not move straight from one match to the next without stepping away from the screen for a while. Set a rule: at least one hour between sessions. Most people who do this find they place fewer bets overall and enjoy the ones they do place more.
Keep records
Write down what you deposit and what you withdraw each week. Seeing the actual numbers removes the mental accounting that lets losses feel smaller than they are.
Never bet to recover losses
This is the single habit most associated with problem gambling. One losing session does not mean the next will be a winner. The odds on the next match are completely unrelated to what happened in the last one.
If You Are Worried About Someone Else
Problem gambling affects people around the bettor as much as the bettor themselves. If someone you know is showing signs of a problem, here is what tends to help:
- Raise your concern once, clearly, without repeated pressure. Repeated confrontation often pushes the behaviour further underground.
- Offer to sit with them while they contact a helpline. The barrier is usually the first call, not the conversation itself.
- Look after your own finances. If you share a bank account or expenses, speak to your bank about what options exist to protect your funds independently.
- Contact a support organisation yourself. Most of the resources below have support lines for family members and friends, not just the person gambling.
Getting Help
The following are free, confidential support services available in India and internationally.
| Organisation | Contact | Who It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| iCall India | 9152987821 | Anyone experiencing mental health or behavioural concerns, including gambling |
| Gamblers Anonymous India | india.gamblersanonymous.org | People who want to stop gambling |
| Vandrevala Foundation | 1860-2662-345 (24/7) | Mental health crisis support across India |
| BeGambleAware | begambleaware.org | International resources for problem gamblers and their families |
| GamCare | gamcare.org.uk | Counselling and support (primarily UK, resources accessible globally) |
None of these organisations will share your details with us or with your family without your consent.
Underage Gambling
No one under 18 may register for a cricket bet ID through CricketBet.
We verify age at registration and reserve the right to request identity documents at any point. Accounts found to belong to users under 18 are closed immediately and all balances are handled in line with applicable law.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has accessed our service using your details or their own, contact us immediately at support@cricketbetid.co. We will act on the report the same day.
To help prevent underage access at the device level, consider parental control software such as Google Family Link, Apple Screen Time, or Net Nanny, which can restrict access to betting-related websites.
Our Internal Practices
Beyond user-facing tools, here is how we handle responsible gaming internally:
- Support team members are trained to recognise language patterns associated with problem gambling and escalate those conversations to a senior agent
- We do not send promotional messages to users who have requested a deposit limit or cooling-off period
- We do not contact users who have self-excluded for any commercial purpose
- We do not offer bonuses or incentives specifically designed to encourage users to reverse a self-exclusion or cooling-off request
- We review accounts flagged for unusual deposit frequency or rapid loss patterns and may reach out proactively
Contact Us About Responsible Gaming
If you want to use any of the tools listed on this page, or if you want to talk to us about a concern, reach us through:
WhatsApp: Listed on our Contact page (fastest response) Email: support@cricketbetid.co Response time: Same business day for all responsible gaming requests
We will never question your reason for requesting a limit, break, or exclusion. You do not need to explain yourself to use these tools.
CricketBet is for users aged 18 and above only. If betting is affecting your life or the lives of people around you, please use the resources on this page or contact our support team.