Responsible Gaming
Book777 is free, play-money entertainment for adults — but games of chance are best enjoyed in balance. Here's how to stay in control and where to find free, confidential help.
Staying in control
Whether it's our play-money tools or any real game of chance elsewhere, a few simple habits keep things fun:
- Set limits on time and money before you play, and stick to them.
- Never chase losses — trying to win back money usually makes things worse.
- Don't play to escape stress, boredom or low mood.
- Never borrow to gamble, and don't use money meant for essentials.
- Take breaks and keep play in balance with the rest of your life.
Warning signs
It may be time to seek support if you — or someone you know — start to:
- Spend more time or money than intended;
- Feel anxious, guilty or secretive about gambling;
- Chase losses or bet more for the same thrill;
- Let it affect work, studies, sleep, money or relationships.
Free, confidential support helplines
You don't have to face it alone. These independent services offer free, confidential help — many are available 24/7.
In India
KIRAN Helpline
Government of India 24/7 mental-health rehabilitation helpline for stress, anxiety and addiction, including gambling.
Call 1800-599-0019
Toll-free · 13 languages · 24x7
Vandrevala Foundation
24x7 mental-health helpline offering free, confidential counselling and crisis support across India.
iCall (TISS)
Free psychosocial helpline run by TISS, with confidential counselling from trained professionals.
International & gambling-specific
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and the National Gambling Helpline, with live chat and self-help tools for anyone affected by gambling.
Helpline 0808 8020 133
begambleaware.org
Gamblers Anonymous
A worldwide fellowship of people who help each other stop gambling, with meetings in India and online.
Practical steps you can take
- Set deposit and time limits with any gambling operator and keep to them.
- Take a break or self-exclude — ask operators to pause or close your account.
- Use blocking tools such as Gamban or your device's app limits.
- Talk to someone you trust, and reach one of the helplines above.
- Keep our tools in perspective — Book777 is for fun and its results mean nothing beyond the game.