Responsible Gaming

Every bet carries the chance of financial loss. Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to make money. MegaPari provides helpful tools so you can play responsibly and protect your finances.

Useful tips to stay in control:

• Set a clear budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
• Apply deposit, loss, and wager limits to manage spend.
• Decide time limits before playing and take regular breaks; use session reminders.
• Keep gambling separate from bills, rent, and essentials.
• Do not chase losses; pause and review your behaviour.
• Check your transaction history to learn your patterns.
• Avoid betting when stressed, angry, or after drinking.
• Only play if you are 18+ and legally allowed.
• Seek support early if gambling affects your life, money, or mood.

Problem gambling can build up over time. Warning signs need careful attention because addiction is a serious condition.

Key indicators:

• Spending more than planned or hiding losses
• Increasing bet sizes to feel the same excitement
• Struggling to stop or control playing
• Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
• Chasing losses after a bad session
• Lying about betting to family or friends
• Borrowing money or selling items to fund bets
• Work, studies, or relationships suffering
• Anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems linked to gambling
• Thinking about betting most of the day

Taking action early reduces harm. The steps below can support safer play and recovery.

Practical recommendations:

• Set strict deposit, loss, and wager limits before you play.
• Enable reality check reminders to track session time.
• Take a cool off for a short break from gambling.
• Request self-exclusion for a longer break; choose account closure if needed.
• Ask MegaPari Support to apply additional account restrictions on request.
• Remove saved payment methods and opt out of marketing to reduce triggers.
• Use a separate card or e-wallet with a capped balance for gambling only.
• Create a written budget and stop the moment you reach the limit.
• Talk to someone you trust and seek professional counselling.
• Contact MegaPari if you need guidance on tools that help you stay in control.

Confidential help is available online and across Pakistan. These independent services provide advice, support, or counselling; MegaPari is not affiliated.

External organisations and resources:

• Gambling Therapy – global support, live groups, and advice: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/
• GamCare – information, live chat, and self-help tools: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
• Gamblers Anonymous International – peer support and online meetings: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
• Marham Pakistan – find psychologists and psychiatrists: https://www.marham.pk/
• Sehat Kahani – telehealth access to mental health professionals in Pakistan: https://sehatkahani.com/

If you are concerned about your gambling, you can contact MegaPari Support for assistance. Our team can help you apply limits, cool offs, or self-exclusion.

Ways to reach support in Pakistan:

• 24/7 live chat on the website or  MegaPari app
• Email via the Help Centre contact form on your account
• In-account messaging in your profile area
• Request escalation to the Responsible Gaming team for tailored controls
• Guidance on documentation if you choose self-exclusion