Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe and Responsible Play

At sobhacityathena.org.in, we believe that gambling — including popular games such as the 1xBet Aviator game — should always be a form of entertainment, never a source of income or a solution to financial problems. Gambling carries real financial risk, and the outcome of every round is determined by chance. You should never bet money you cannot afford to lose, and you should never view gambling as a way to earn a living, repay debts, or escape personal difficulties.

We encourage every visitor to set clear limits, play in moderation, and treat any money spent on gambling as the cost of entertainment — just like a cinema ticket or a night out. If gambling stops being fun, it is time to stop.

Age Verification — 18+ Only

Gambling is strictly for adults. You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age applicable in your state within India, whichever is higher) to participate in any form of real-money gaming. Please note that gambling laws in India vary by state, and online betting may be restricted or prohibited in certain states, including but not limited to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It is your responsibility to ensure that your participation is legal in your jurisdiction.

We support strict age-verification measures and advise parents and guardians to use parental-control software and to keep payment methods and account credentials out of the reach of minors.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Answer the following questions honestly — if you answer "yes" to one or more, it may be time to seek help:

• Do you chase losses by betting more to try to win back money you have lost?
• Do you hide your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues?
• Do you gamble with money meant for rent, food, bills, education, or other essentials?
• Have you borrowed money or taken loans to fund your gambling?
• Do you feel restless, anxious, or irritable when you try to cut down or stop gambling?
• Has gambling caused conflicts in your relationships or problems at work or studies?
• Do you gamble to escape stress, sadness, or other negative emotions?
• Have you repeatedly tried and failed to control, reduce, or stop gambling?

Self-Help Tools

Licensed gaming operators offer practical 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 — and never increase it impulsively.
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you are willing to lose within a given period. Once reached, you cannot continue playing.
• Session / Reality Checks: Enable on-screen reminders that show how long you have been playing and how much you have spent.
• Cooling-Off Periods: Take a short break (from 24 hours to several weeks) during which your account is temporarily suspended.
• Self-Exclusion: Request a long-term or permanent block on your account if you feel your gambling is no longer under control.

You can usually activate these tools in your account settings or by contacting the operator's customer support team.

Support Organizations

If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, free and confidential help is available. In India, specialist gambling-support services are still developing, but the following organizations can provide counselling and guidance:

• Tele-MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme, Government of India) — Free, 24/7 mental health support. Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Website: telemanas.mohfw.gov.in
• iCall Psychosocial Helpline (Tata Institute of Social Sciences) — Free counselling for emotional distress, including behavioural addictions. Call 9152987821 (Mon–Sat, 10:00–20:00). Website: icallhelpline.org
• Vandrevala Foundation — Free 24/7 mental health support. Call 1860 2662 345 or 1800 2333 330. Website: www.vandrevalafoundation.com
• Gamblers Anonymous — International peer-support fellowship with meetings accessible online worldwide. Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org

For international support, you may also contact GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) or Gambling Therapy (www.gamblingtherapy.org), which offer free multilingual online support.

If Gambling Is No Longer Fun — Seek Help Today

Recognizing a problem is a sign of strength, not weakness. If gambling is causing you financial stress, emotional pain, or harming your relationships, please reach out to one of the organizations listed above. Support is free, confidential, and available. You are not alone, and help works.

Play responsibly. Set limits. Know when to stop. If it stops being fun — stop playing.

Last updated: 2026 — sobhacityathena.org.in