Treat betting as entertainment, not income
The single most important rule is to bet only money you can afford to lose. No strategy guarantees profit. If you're betting to pay bills or recover debts, stop and seek support.
The seven rules
Set these up before you place your first bet.
- Set a monthly budget and never exceed it.
- Stake no more than 2% of your bankroll on a single bet.
- Use deposit limits in your account to make the budget automatic.
- Never chase losses — take a break instead.
- Withdraw profits regularly rather than leaving them to be re-bet.
- Keep a simple log of deposits, withdrawals and time spent.
- Never bet when tired, stressed or under the influence.
Warning signs to watch for
Betting more than planned, hiding gambling from family, borrowing money to bet, or feeling anxious and irritable are all warning signs. If any apply, use our tools or contact a support helpline.
Tools that help
Khelo Mahadev offers deposit limits, timeout periods and self-exclusion. Message our 24/7 WhatsApp support to set any of them — you can pause or close your account whenever you want. Players must be 18 or older.