Ground rules before any session
| Rule | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Use spare money only | Rent, EMIs, school fees and savings are never a stake |
| Decide your stop point first | A limit chosen while calm beats one chosen mid-session |
| Put a clock on it | Fast rounds such as Aviator make time vanish |
| Never chase losses | Bigger bets to win money back usually deepen the hole |
| Don't play to fix a mood | Tired, angry, drunk or stressed play is the costliest kind |
Limits you can set
Request the tools below in Pin-Up's account settings or through its support team. Options can differ by account, so ask support if a setting is missing.
| Tool | What it does | How to set it |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps deposits per day, week or month | Account settings or support |
| Loss limit | Maximum net loss for a period | Settings if offered; else support or a strict personal rule |
| Session limit | Ends play or reminds you after a set time | Settings if offered, or a phone timer |
| Cooling-off | Short lock on the account | Support or account settings |
| Self-exclusion | Long, fixed block on access | Account settings or support |
Set it on day one: Choose limits when you open the account, not after a bad night. Write them down and tell someone you trust what they are.
Warning signs
- Going over your money or time budget more often than not
- Raising stakes to recover what you lost
- Borrowing, using credit or pawning things to fund play
- Hiding deposits or sessions from family
- Feeling restless or snappy when you cannot play
- Gambling to escape stress, loneliness or boredom
- Losing sleep, missing work or college, skipping family time
- Paying for "predictor" apps or Telegram tips that promise to recover losses – none of them work
Quick self-check
Look back over the last 12 months and answer yes or no:
- Did rent, bills or household money ever end up in a casino balance?
- Do small stakes feel boring now?
- Have you logged in the next day just to recover a loss?
- Have you taken a loan, used a credit card or sold something to play?
- Has a partner, parent or friend told you they are worried?
- Do you feel guilty after a session?
- Have you promised yourself to cut down and broken that promise?
One yes is enough to pause: A single yes is a reason to set stronger limits. Several mean it is time for a proper break and a talk with someone – the helplines below cost nothing.
Taking a break that holds
- Request a cooling-off period or self-exclusion through account settings or support, and pick a period long enough to matter.
- Uninstall the app, delete saved passwords and log out on every device.
- Ask your bank whether it can block gambling payments, and remove saved UPI handles from payment apps.
- Unsubscribe from casino e-mails, SMS offers and push notifications.
- Tell one person you trust what you are doing.
Free help in India
| Service | Contact | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-MANAS – national mental health helpline | 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 | Free, 24/7 |
| iCall – psychosocial helpline | 9152987821 | Mon–Sat, 10 am–8 pm |
| Gambling Therapy | International online service | Free support for gamblers and families |
If someone is in immediate danger, call 112.
Protecting children
Keep your account, phone PIN and payment apps out of reach of anyone under 18. Use parental controls on shared devices and log out after every session.
Need Pin-Up to apply a limit or block? Our contact page lists safe routes to its support.