Responsible Gaming
At dove-digital.com, we believe that playing Andar Bahar online for real money should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to earn a living, solve financial problems, or escape from everyday stress. Gambling involves real risk, and the house always has an edge. Please only ever play with money you can comfortably afford to lose, and treat any winnings as a bonus rather than an expectation.
Please also note that the legal status of online gambling varies between Indian states. It is your responsibility to check and comply with the laws that apply in your state or union territory before playing for real money.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age — or the legal gambling age in your Indian state, whichever is higher — to access real-money gaming sites. Licensed operators are required to verify your age and identity before allowing deposits or withdrawals. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful. If you share your device with minors, we strongly recommend using parental control tools and never saving your login details or payment information.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply to you or someone you care about:
- Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back money you have lost
- Spending more money or time on gambling than you planned
- Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends, or lying about how much you spend
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using money meant for essentials (rent, food, bills) to gamble
- Feeling restless, anxious, or irritable when you try to cut down or stop
- Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or other difficult emotions
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
If you recognise several of these signs in yourself, it may be time to take a break and seek support. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Self-Help Tools
All reputable casino operators recommended on dove-digital.com offer responsible gaming tools. We encourage you to use them proactively:
- Deposit limits – set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit
- Loss limits – restrict the total amount you can lose in a given period
- Wagering/session limits – control how much you bet or how long you play
- Reality checks – on-screen reminders showing how long you have been playing and your net result
- Time-outs (cooling-off periods) – take a short break from your account, from 24 hours to several weeks
- Self-exclusion – block yourself from the operator entirely for a set period or permanently
You can usually activate these tools in your account settings or by contacting the operator's customer support team.
Support Organizations
If gambling is no longer fun and is causing you harm, confidential help is available. While India does not yet have a dedicated national gambling helpline, the following services can support you:
- iCall – Psychosocial Helpline (India) – Free, confidential counselling for mental health and behavioural concerns, available in multiple Indian languages. Website: icallhelpline.org | Phone: 9152987821 (Mon–Sat)
- Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer-support fellowship with meetings and online resources accessible from India. Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org
- GamCare (UK) – Free information, advice, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling, including live chat. Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gambling Therapy – Free, multilingual online support and counselling for problem gamblers worldwide. Website: www.gamblingtherapy.org
- Tele-MANAS (India) – The Government of India's national tele mental health helpline. Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 (toll-free, 24/7) for mental health support, including addiction-related concerns.
If You Need Help — Act Today
If you feel your gambling is out of control, please do not wait. Take these steps now:
- Self-exclude from every gambling site where you hold an account
- Talk to someone you trust — a friend, family member, or counsellor
- Contact one of the support organizations listed above
- Consider blocking software to restrict access to gambling websites on your devices
Remember: gambling should be fun. When the fun stops, stop. Help is free, confidential, and closer than you think.