Dragon Tiger - Responsible Gaming
Dragon Tiger responsible gaming: how to set deposit and time limits, recognise problem-gambling warning signs, self-exclude, and reach confidential 18+ support helplines.
Play within your limits
Dragon Tiger moves quickly, so pre-session planning is essential. Before depositing, set a hard rupee budget, ₹500 for a casual evening or ₹2,000 for a longer session, and treat it as entertainment spending, no different from a cinema ticket. Fund your account through traceable payment methods such as PhonePe, Google Pay, or BHIM UPI so every transaction appears in your monthly bank statement and is easy to audit.
Set a phone timer before you start; 60 minutes is a practical cap for most players. When the alarm sounds, close the game regardless of your balance. Never use savings, an emergency fund, or money earmarked for rent, school fees, or SIP instalments. If the urge to top up strikes after your session budget is gone, that is your cue to stop for the day.
Warning signs of problem gambling
Gambling problems build gradually through easy-to-dismiss habits. Behavioural warning signs include: returning to Dragon Tiger immediately after a loss to chase it back; exceeding your planned budget on more than two occasions in a single month; hiding UPI transaction history from family members; or borrowing money from friends or family to fund a session. Financial red flags include dipping into a recurring deposit or missing an EMI because gambling spend left your account short.
Emotional signs matter equally. If you feel anxious or irritable on days you cannot play, if gambling has become your primary outlet for work stress or family tension, or if you feel guilt after every session yet log back in anyway, these signal a pattern beyond recreation. The free GamCare self-check questionnaire at gamcare.org.uk takes under five minutes and gives you an objective score.
Deposit, loss and time limits
Most licensed platforms offer three types of spending controls directly from your account dashboard. A deposit limit caps how much you can add in a day, week, or month, for example ₹1,000 per day or ₹10,000 per month. A loss limit halts play automatically once your net loss hits a figure you choose, such as ₹5,000 in a calendar month. A session time limit logs you out after a period you set, 30, 60, or 120 minutes are common options.
Any request to raise a limit is subject to a mandatory 24 to 72 hour cooling-off delay, so an impulsive decision cannot take effect immediately. Reductions, by contrast, apply instantly. Review your figures every month by cross-referencing your gambling spend against your PhonePe or Google Pay transaction history, and tighten limits whenever your actual spend exceeds your plan.
Self-exclusion and cool-off
When limits alone are not sufficient, two stronger options are available. A cool-off period: typically 24 hours up to six weeks, temporarily prevents deposits and play while keeping your account intact; it suits short-term pressure such as a difficult financial month. Self-exclusion goes further: your account is fully closed for a minimum term you select, commonly six months or one year, and you are removed from all promotional emails and SMS campaigns.
To activate either option, navigate to Account → Responsible Gaming → Self-Exclusion in your profile settings and confirm with your registered mobile OTP. The change takes effect immediately. Reinforce the block by enabling Google Family Link or your broadband router's content-filtering feature, so that a momentary urge cannot be acted on by simply opening a different browser tab.