Sikkim Game - Responsible Gaming
Sikkim Game responsible gaming: how to set deposit and time limits, recognise problem-gambling warning signs, self-exclude, and reach confidential 18+ support helplines.
Play within your limits
Before you log in to Sikkim Game, set a firm session budget you are comfortable losing entirely, treat it the same way you would a cinema ticket or a meal out. Never fund your wallet from bill money, EMI reserves, or borrowed funds. Once your pre-decided amount is spent, log out and return on another day.
Time limits matter as much as money limits. Set a phone alarm before every session and take a ten-minute break away from the screen each hour. During that break, check your real wallet balance against what you deposited. If the gap is larger than expected, stop for the day. Chasing a loss by raising your stake is the fastest route to serious financial harm, a losing streak is a signal to exit, not to escalate.
Warning signs of problem gambling
Problem gambling develops gradually and can be easy to overlook in yourself. Key behavioural signs include spending more than planned on most sessions, returning specifically to "win back" losses, hiding gaming activity from family, or borrowing money to fund your wallet. Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down is a recognised clinical indicator that play has moved beyond entertainment.
Financial red flags include unexplained gaps in UPI transaction histories on PhonePe or GPay, overdue household bills without a clear cause, and repeated requests for money from friends. If three or more of these signs feel familiar, use the self-assessment tool inside Settings → Responsible Gaming on Sikkim Game, or contact one of the support organisations listed below without delay.
Deposit, loss and time limits
Sikkim Game offers three protective controls under Settings → Responsible Gaming. A deposit limit caps how much you can add to your wallet per day, week, or month, once reached, top-ups via UPI, PhonePe, or GPay are disabled until the period resets. A loss limit monitors your net losses across all rounds and locks further play the moment your chosen threshold is crossed, which is stronger protection than a deposit cap alone.
A session time limit automatically logs you out after a set number of minutes, ideal if alarms alone are not enough. Reductions to any limit apply immediately; increases require a 72-hour cooling-off period before they activate. Review your limits every month and lower them whenever your disposable income changes.
Self-exclusion and cool-off
If you feel you need a complete break, Sikkim Game provides two options. A cool-off period temporarily suspends your account for 1, 7, or 30 days, during this window you cannot log in, deposit, or place any bets. It takes effect immediately upon request and cannot be reversed early, giving you a guaranteed period of distance from play.
Self-exclusion is a longer-term commitment: choose a minimum of six months or a permanent closure. Your account is deactivated, all marketing communications are stopped, and re-registration attempts are blocked. To apply either option, go to Settings → Responsible Gaming → Self-Exclusion, or contact our support team directly at [email protected]. We will process the request the same day.
Where to get help
Confidential support is available 24 hours a day. iCall (iCall.tiss.edu, +91-9152987821), run by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, offers free counselling for mental health and behavioural concerns including problem gambling. The Vandrevala Foundation helpline (+1860-2662-345) is also free, available around the clock, and covers all Indian states including Sikkim.
For face-to-face support, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru runs a dedicated Behavioural Addiction Clinic. Your state's District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) office can refer you to the nearest government-funded counsellor at no cost. You do not need a formal diagnosis to reach out, any worry about your gaming habits is a valid reason to call.