The 12bet responsible play hub — state-by-state eligibility, self-exclusion walkthrough, deposit caps, session time-outs, harm-minimisation features, gambling harm helplines for India, and the data-protection framework.
12bet is committed to responsible play. Betting is a form of entertainment, not a way to make money. If gambling stops being fun, we have tools to help you take a break — self-exclusion, deposit caps, session time-outs — all available 24/7 inside the app.
The three tools are accessible from the responsible play tab inside the app. Self-exclusion lets you lock your account for 7, 30, 90 days or permanent. Deposit caps let you set daily, weekly or monthly limits on your deposits. Session time-outs auto-log you out after a set period of inactivity. All three tools are confidential and apply within 24 hours.
This page documents the responsible play policy, the state-by-state eligibility map, the deposit limit policy, the self-exclusion walkthrough, the harm-minimisation features, the helplines for gambling-related distress and the data-protection framework that backs every responsible play action.
The 12bet app applies an in-app geo-fence at sign-up. This table is the editorial view — the in-app version is the legally binding version. The eligibility map covers the 28 states and 8 union territories of India.
Paid contests are allowed in 21 states and 7 union territories. Restricted in 7 states: Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland. The restriction is enforced by the in-app geo-fence — if you sign up from a restricted state, your account is automatically downgraded to free-only contests.
If you move to an eligible state, the in-app geo-fence unlocks paid contests within 24 hours of your new location registering. If you travel to a restricted state, the geo-fence locks paid contests for the duration of your stay. The geo-fence is verified against the GPS coordinates of your device at sign-up and at every login.
Self-exclusion is the most effective responsible play tool. To activate, open the responsible play tab inside the app and select the exclusion period (7, 30, 90 days or permanent). Activation is immediate and confidential — no one at 12bet will know about your exclusion except the compliance team.
During the exclusion period, your account is fully locked. You cannot enter contests, place bets, deposit funds, withdraw funds (except for the balance already in your wallet at the time of exclusion) or receive marketing emails. The exclusion cannot be reversed mid-period, even at the user's request.
When the exclusion period ends, your account is automatically reactivated. You can choose to set a new exclusion period, set deposit caps or close the account permanently. The 12bet compliance team monitors reactivated accounts for signs of harmful play and may reach out proactively.
Deposit caps are the second responsible play tool. To set a cap, open the responsible play tab inside the app and select the cap period (daily, weekly or monthly) and the cap amount. The cap applies to deposits only — it does not limit withdrawals or the use of your existing wallet balance.
The cap is enforced in real time. When your deposit hits the cap, the deposit is blocked until the cap period resets. The 12bet compliance team monitors deposit patterns and may reach out proactively if your deposit frequency increases significantly.
You can lower your cap at any time (the lower cap applies immediately). You can raise your cap, but the raise is subject to a 7-day cooling-off period. The cooling-off period is designed to prevent impulsive cap raises during a losing streak.
Session time-outs are the third responsible play tool. To set a time-out, open the responsible play tab inside the app and select the inactivity period (30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or 4 hours). The app auto-logs you out after the selected period of inactivity.
The time-out is enforced in real time. When the time-out triggers, you are logged out and must log in again to continue. The 12bet compliance team monitors session lengths and may reach out proactively if your average session length exceeds 6 hours.
The time-out is in addition to the standard app session limit (8 hours). The standard limit cannot be raised; the time-out can be lowered (effective immediately) or raised (subject to a 7-day cooling-off period).
The 12bet app has six harm-minimisation features beyond the three core tools. The first is a "reality check" notification that pops up every 60 minutes during a session, showing your session length and your net win/loss. The second is a "loss limit" feature that lets you set a hard stop on losses per session.
The third is a "deposit method lock" — once you set a deposit method (UPI, debit card, net banking), you cannot add a new method for 30 days. The fourth is a "withdrawal reminder" that emails you every time you make a withdrawal, to reinforce the connection between play and money.
The fifth is a "cooling-off period" feature that lets you lock yourself out of contests (but not the app) for 24 hours. The sixth is a "self-assessment" questionnaire that helps you identify early signs of harmful play. The questionnaire is based on the PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index) and is offered to every player once per quarter.
If you are struggling with gambling-related distress, contact the iCall helpline at 9152987821 (10am-6pm, Monday-Saturday). iCall is a free, confidential counselling service operated by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The helpline is staffed by trained counsellors who can help with gambling-related issues as well as general mental health support.
Gambling Therapy India offers online counselling and support groups for people affected by gambling harm. The service is free and confidential. Visit the Gambling Therapy India website for the current schedule of online support groups.
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) operates a helpline for mental health support (080-46110007). The helpline is staffed 24/7 and can refer you to local support services for gambling-related issues.
All responsible play data — self-exclusion records, deposit caps, session time-outs, self-assessment responses — is stored in a separate, encrypted database. Access to the database is limited to the 12bet compliance team. The data is never shared with marketing, with product analytics or with any third party.
The data is retained for 7 years after the closure of your account, in line with Indian anti-money-laundering regulations. After the 7-year retention period, the data is permanently deleted. You can request a copy of your responsible play data at any time by writing to [email protected].
If you have a complaint about how 12bet handles your responsible play data, write to [email protected]. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) responds within 48 hours on weekdays. If the complaint is not resolved, you can escalate to the relevant Indian data protection authority.
Open the responsible play tab inside the app and select the exclusion period (7, 30, 90 days or permanent). Activation is immediate and confidential.
Open the responsible play tab inside the app and select the cap period (daily, weekly or monthly) and the cap amount. The cap applies to deposits only.
Auto-logout after a set period of inactivity (30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or 4 hours). The time-out is in addition to the standard 8-hour session limit.
Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland. The restriction is enforced by the in-app geo-fence.
No. The exclusion is locked for the entire period. After the period ends, your account is automatically reactivated.
Yes, but the raise is subject to a 7-day cooling-off period. Lowering your cap applies immediately.
iCall at 9152987821 (10am-6pm Mon-Sat). Gambling Therapy India offers online support groups. NIMHANS has a 24/7 helpline at 080-46110007.
Stored in a separate encrypted database. Access limited to the compliance team. Retained for 7 years after account closure.
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