Responsible Gaming

At sarasbooksonline.com, we believe that playing games like Teen Patti Gold should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn money, recover debts, or solve financial problems. Gambling outcomes are based on chance, and losses are always a possibility. Please play responsibly, set limits before you start, and never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.

Remember: when the fun stops, stop.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

Gambling is strictly intended for adults. In India, you must be at least 18 years of age (or older, as required by the laws of your state) to participate in any form of real-money gaming. Please note that gambling laws vary across Indian states, and some states prohibit online gambling entirely — it is your responsibility to understand and comply with the laws applicable in your location.

We encourage parents and guardians to:

• Use parental control software to block access to gambling sites on shared devices.
• Never share payment details, UPI PINs, or passwords with minors.
• Educate young people about the risks associated with gambling and real-money games.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you:

• ☐ Chasing losses — betting more money to try to win back what you have lost
• ☐ Hiding your gambling activity or lying to family and friends about how much you play
• ☐ Gambling with money meant for essentials like rent, food, or school fees
• ☐ Borrowing money or selling belongings to fund gambling
• ☐ Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when you are not gambling
• ☐ Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or negative emotions
• ☐ Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
• ☐ Repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop
• ☐ Thinking about gambling constantly, even during daily activities

If you answered "yes" to even one or two of these, it may be time to take a break and consider reaching out for support.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable gaming platforms offer tools to help you stay in control. We strongly recommend using them:

• Deposit limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Loss limits: Cap how much you can lose within a given period.
• Session time limits & reality checks: Receive reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
• Cooling-off periods: Take a short break (24 hours to several weeks) from your account.
• Self-exclusion: Block yourself from a platform entirely for a longer period or permanently.

Additional practical steps:

• Set a strict entertainment budget and never exceed it.
• Never gamble under the influence of alcohol or when feeling distressed.
• Balance gambling with other hobbies and social activities.

Support Organizations

If gambling is affecting your life, free and confidential help is available. You are not alone.

India

• iCall — Psychosocial Helpline (TISS): Free, confidential counselling. Call 9152987821 (Mon–Sat, 10 am–8 pm) or visit icallhelpline.org
• Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 24/7 mental health support. Call 1860 266 2345 or 9999666555, or visit www.vandrevalafoundation.com
• NIMHANS Centre for Addiction Medicine: Specialized treatment for behavioural addictions, Bengaluru. Visit nimhans.ac.in
• Kiran Mental Health Helpline (Govt. of India): Call 1800-599-0019 (24/7, toll-free, multilingual)

International Resources

• GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk — free counselling and live chat
• Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (US): www.ncpgambling.org — helpline 1-800-GAMBLER
• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany): www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you feel gambling is no longer under your control — or you are worried about someone you care about — please reach out to one of the organizations above. Help is free, confidential, and available in multiple Indian languages.

Take a break. Set your limits. Play for fun — and never more than you can afford to lose.