Responsible Gaming: Keep Play in Perspective

Play for entertainment

Some mobile games may involve purchases, deposits, withdrawals or financial rewards. These features can create financial risk and may not be available in every region.

Gaming should not be treated as guaranteed income or a way to recover financial losses.

A responsible-play checklist

• Learn the rules before playing.
• Set clear time limits.
• Set spending limits before a session.
• Avoid chasing losses.
• Never borrow money to play.
• Never share an OTP, UPI PIN or banking password.
• Check age and regional requirements.
• Stop when gaming affects finances, sleep, work or relationships.

When to take a break

Pause if you feel pressure to continue, hide activity from family, spend more than planned or return immediately after a loss. Use device controls, payment limits and self-exclusion tools when available.

Set limits before opening an app

• Choose a fixed entertainment budget that does not include rent, food, education, bills or savings.
• Decide when the session will end and use a timer rather than relying on willpower.
• Turn off promotional notifications if they repeatedly pull you back into play.
• Do not play while stressed, upset, tired or using alcohol.
• Review actual spending regularly instead of estimating it from memory.

Protect payments and personal information

A gaming app or support agent should never need your UPI PIN, banking password or one-time password. Check the exact developer, package ID, permissions and payment recipient before using an unfamiliar app.

If an app pressures you to make another payment to release a balance, stop and verify the operator through an independent source. Yono Games Guide cannot recover accounts, payments or withdrawals.

If gaming no longer feels recreational

Talk to someone you trust and create distance from the apps, payments and notifications connected to play. Device-level app limits, bank transaction controls and operator self-exclusion tools can add practical barriers.

If gaming is causing financial distress, anxiety, conflict or loss of control, seek support from an appropriate health professional or recognised support service in your region. In an immediate crisis, contact local emergency services.

18+ and regional requirements

This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Gaming and real-money game rules can differ by state, platform and game type in India. Age alone does not establish that a particular game or transaction is permitted where you live.

Check current local requirements and the specific platform terms before participating. This page provides general information, not legal or medical advice.