Deposit limit
A cap on the amount you can deposit in a day, week or month. Set the cap at a level you can afford to lose without affecting your essential expenses.
Responsible play
Responsible Play: 18+, Limits and Safer-Play Resources
Fantasy cricket involves financial risk. This page summarises the safer-play commitments we hold as a publisher, the limits you can set on most operators, and the independent organisations that help readers experiencing harm.
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Age requirement
Fantasy cricket is a financial-risk activity. All major Indian operators require participants to be at least 18 years old. Operators verify age during the KYC process; minors are not eligible to participate in paid contests. If you are under 18, do not enter paid contests.
Self-limits
Five limits most operators support
Loss limit
A cap on the amount you can lose in a day, week or month. Loss limits are independent of deposit limits and are useful if you tend to chase losses.
Session time limit
A cap on the amount of time you can spend in the app in a single session. Useful for readers who find themselves playing longer than they intended.
Contest entry limit
A cap on the number of contests you can enter in a day. Useful for readers who find themselves entering contests they did not plan to.
Self-exclusion
A temporary or permanent block on your account. Most operators support cooling-off periods of 24 hours to six months, and permanent self-exclusion.
Independent organisations
Help lines and resources
The organisations below are independent of any fantasy-cricket operator. They offer confidential support for readers experiencing harm from fantasy or sports betting.
Gamblers Anonymous India
A fellowship of readers who share their experience with gambling harm. Local meetings and online support groups.
ICRG (India Council for Responsible Gaming)
An industry-supported body that promotes responsible gaming research and education in India.
NIMHANS helpline
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences runs a behavioural addiction helpline. Contact details on the NIMHANS official site.
iCall
iCall is a mental-health counselling service run by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Free, confidential support by appointment.
FAQ
Responsible play questions
What is the minimum age for paid fantasy contests?
18+. All major Indian operators require participants to be at least 18 years old. Operators verify age during the KYC process.
How do I set a deposit limit?
Open the operator's verified app and navigate to the responsible-play or safer-play section. The deposit limit is usually one tap away.
How do I self-exclude?
Most operators support temporary and permanent self-exclusion. Contact the operator's customer-care channel to initiate the process.
Where can I read about state eligibility?
Open the legality guide for state-by-state eligibility and the public sources we consult.
Where can I read about customer-care channels?
Open the customer-care page for the verified support channels and escalation paths.
Next step
Set your limits, then check in on them
The five limits on this page are tools most operators support. Set them, check in on them monthly, and walk away if a limit is hard to keep.
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