Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At 9kboss, we believe gambling should be viewed solely as entertainment and a form of leisure activity. It should never be considered as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Remember: The house always has a mathematical advantage. Games are designed for entertainment, not profit.
Age Verification
In India, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. We strictly enforce age restrictions and do not permit anyone under the legal gambling age to access our services.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble on our platform.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning the next gambling session
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about gambling activities
- Hiding gambling behavior or concealing the extent of gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, anxiety, or depression
- Borrowing money or using credit to finance gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family responsibilities, or relationships due to gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Gambling with money meant for essential expenses (rent, utilities, food)
If you experience any of these signs, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
We provide tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on how much you're willing to lose during a gambling session
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout after a predetermined duration
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
- Account Cooling Off: Take a break from gambling for a specified period
To access these tools, visit your account settings or contact our customer support team.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to these organizations:
India
- All India Gaming Federation (AIGF): Advocacy and responsible gaming initiatives for India
- iCall - Psychosocial Support: Emotional support and counseling services (Available in India)
International Support Services
- GamCare (UK): Free, confidential support for problem gamblers | www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK): Self-exclusion service for online gambling | www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): Free counseling and support | www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): Resources and support services | www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): 24/7 helpline and resources | www.ncpgambling.org
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany): Health education and gambling support
Many of these services offer free, confidential counseling via phone, email, and live chat.
Need Help? Take Action Today
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out. Professional counselors and support groups are available to assist you.
Remember: Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.
Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak to a trusted friend or family member, or visit your doctor for a referral to professional gambling addiction services.