Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At 16gaam.com, we believe that gaming on Parimatch should be enjoyed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the odds are designed in favor of the house. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never gamble with funds needed for essential expenses like rent, food, or utilities.
Age Verification
Parimatch and 16gaam.com are strictly for players aged 18 years and older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction in India). Age verification is mandatory during registration. It is illegal for minors to participate in gambling activities. If you are under the legal age, please do not register or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, problem gambling may be present:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money lost by gambling more
- Hiding Gambling: Being secretive about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Loss of Control: Inability to stop gambling or stick to set limits
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Increased Tolerance: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Withdrawal Symptoms: Feeling irritable or anxious when attempting to reduce or stop gambling
- Financial Problems: Using credit, loans, or borrowed money to gamble; experiencing debt
- Relationship Strain: Gambling causing conflicts with family, friends, or partners
- Escape Behavior: Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative feelings
- Unsuccessful Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
Parimatch provides tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set maximum amounts you can deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Establish caps on the amount you can lose during a session or over time
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during gaming sessions about how long you have been playing and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from playing on Parimatch and partner sites
- Session Timers: Set alarms to track how long you have been playing
- Account Closure: Request to have your account suspended or closed
Use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits. Contact Parimatch support for assistance in activating any of these features.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to these organizations:
India & South Asia
- Gamblers Anonymous India: Support meetings and peer assistance for problem gambling recovery
- All India Institute of Mental Health (AIIMH), Bangalore: Professional mental health services including gambling addiction treatment
- National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Delhi: Specialized treatment services for behavioral addictions
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom): www.gamcare.org.uk — Free support and counseling
- GamStop (United Kingdom): www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Counseling and support
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org — Resources and information
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org — Helpline and treatment resources
If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, contact emergency services or a mental health professional immediately.
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, or if someone close to you is affected, seek help now. There is no shame in reaching out. Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.
Contact one of the support organizations listed above, speak with a trusted family member or friend, or consult a mental health professional. Your wellbeing is important.
Remember: Gambling should only ever be entertainment. If it has become a problem, help is available.