Gambling carries a real risk of financial loss. Treat betting as entertainment, not a way to make income. Keep control and protect your budget. On Paripesa, you can set responsible limits and manage your play.

• Choose daily, weekly, or monthly deposit, loss, or wager limits.
• Turn on reality checks and session timers to learn your playtime.
• Create a budget separate from rent, food, and bills.
• Avoid chasing losses; take a pause when frustrated.
• Take regular breaks and balance gambling with other activities.
• Keep payment methods in your own name to stay in control.
• Do not gamble under 18; use device controls to block access for minors.
• Complete identity checks to confirm age and secure your account.

Problem gambling can arise slowly. Pay attention to warning signs and seek support early.

• Spending more than planned on betting.
• Feeling tense, restless, or irritable when you cannot play.
• Chasing losses or increasing stakes to feel the same thrill.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing money or selling items to fund play.
• Missing work, school, or important events due to betting.
• Using gambling to cope with stress, sadness, or anger.
• Losing interest in hobbies or social time.
• Repeated attempts to cut down that do not last.
• Thinking about bets most of the day.

Gambling addiction is serious and needs timely attention and help.

Taking action early improves outcomes. Use practical steps to reduce harm and rebuild control. On Paripesa, most of these tools are available in My Account under Responsible Gaming.

• Set deposit, loss, and wager limits that fit your budget.
• Enable reality checks every 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
• Schedule time-outs from 24 hours to several weeks.
• Request self-exclusion for 6 months or longer when needed.
• Review your betting history to learn patterns and triggers.
• Remove saved cards and reduce instant access to funds.
• Opt out of bonuses and marketing to lower urges.
• Avoid betting when tired, stressed, or after alcohol.
• Install blocking software on devices to restrict gambling sites.
• Share your plan with someone you trust for support.

Help is available in Ghana and online. The services below provide confidential support.

• Gaming Commission of Ghana — regulator information on gambling policy and player protection.
• Ghana Health Service — mental health units and referrals nationwide.
• Ministry of Health, Ghana — public mental health programmes and contacts.
• WHO Ghana — health information and service directories.
• Gambling Therapy — free global online support, live chat, and forums.
• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings online.

If any link changes, search the organisation name for the latest contact details.

If you are worried about addiction or want help using control tools, contact Paripesa support. Our team will assist you discreetly.

• Live Chat in the Help Centre (24/7).
• Message Support from My Account.
• Contact Us web form in the Help section.
• Email address listed in your account Help Centre.
• Requests for time-out or self-exclusion in Responsible Gaming settings.