Your Safety Comes First

Gambling carries risk. Loss is possible and can affect your money and your mood. You can enjoy betting and still protect yourself by using the right tools and habits.

Practical principles for safe play:

• Set a budget before playing and stick to it. Treat it as the cost of entertainment.
• Use deposit, loss, and wagering limits in your account. Adjust them to match what you can afford.
• Set time limits and take regular breaks. Short sessions help you stay in control.
• Avoid chasing losses. Pause and review instead of increasing stakes.
• Keep betting separate from essential expenses like rent, food, and transport.
• Track your activity through your transaction history. Learn from your playing patterns.
• Do not play when stressed, tired, or under the influence of alcohol.
• Use reality checks and reminders in the product to monitor time and spend.
• Treat gambling as play, not a source of income.
• Review our responsible gaming policy and choose tools that suit your needs on PariPulse.

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Early warning signs deserve attention and support.

Key indicators:

• Spending more money or time on betting than planned.
• Chasing losses or raising stakes to recover money.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing, selling items, or missing bills to fund play.
• Feeling restless, irritable, or low when not betting.
• Struggling at work, school, or home due to gambling.
• Using betting to escape stress, loneliness, or problems.
• Repeated failed attempts to cut down or stop.
• Neglecting hobbies or social life for gambling.
• Lying about wins and losses or the amount spent.

Gambling addiction is a serious condition that needs attention and help.

You can take structured action to reduce risk and prevent addiction. These useful tips and tools support control and protection.

Recommendations from PariPulse:

• Set deposit, loss, and session limits before you start playing.
• Turn on reality checks and spend alerts to learn your patterns.
• Use a short cool-off if you feel pressure to keep betting.
• Choose self-exclusion for longer breaks when control is difficult.
• Remove saved payment methods and reduce access to funds for gambling.
• Install website and app blockers such as BetBlocker or Gamban.
• Ask your bank about blocking gambling transactions or merchant controls.
• Share your plan with someone you trust and ask for support.
• Avoid following tipsters or chasing hot streaks. Make calm decisions.
• Seek professional help early if you notice addiction signs.

Support is available. You can access counselling, online support, and practical tools.

External help and resources:

• Gambling Therapy – global online support and live chat: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/
• Gamblers Anonymous – international meetings and resources: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
• Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) – mental health support: https://mentallyaware.org/
• She Writes Woman – mental health advocacy and help in Nigeria: https://shewriteswoman.org/
• NEEM Foundation – counselling and psychological services: https://neemfoundation.org.ng/
• Asido Foundation – mental health education and support: https://asidofoundation.com/
• BetBlocker – free device blocking tool for gambling sites: https://betblocker.org/

If you feel at risk, consider contacting a qualified clinician for assessment and ongoing support.

If you are worried about gambling or addiction, contact our support team for guidance. Your safety and privacy are priorities at PariPulse.

Ways to contact support in Nigeria:

• Live Chat in your account (24/7).
• Help Centre contact form in the app or website.
• Email via the Help Centre request portal.
• Call the customer support phone number listed in the Help Centre.
• In-product “Responsible Gaming” request form for urgent account controls.
• Social media direct message to our verified Nigeria handle.