- October 7, 2026
Betting should stay a form of entertainment you pay for, never a way to make money or escape problems. This page explains the tools Kirabet offers players in the Maldives, the warning signs to watch for and where to get free, confidential help.
Most people who bet do it occasionally and within a budget. For some, betting slowly takes more time and money than they planned, and the change is easy to miss from the inside. Kirabet’s own responsible gaming policy asks every player to play for entertainment, set personal limits and take breaks, and it offers a cooling-off period and self-exclusion for anyone who needs to step away.
Everything below is based on Kirabet’s published responsible gaming policy and terms. If something here does not match what you see in your account, Kirabet Live Support has the final word on how a tool works.
Answer these questions honestly. If you answer yes to most of them, gambling may already be affecting your life, and it is a good moment to take a break and talk to someone.
Kirabet offers two ways to step away from your account. Both are requested through Kirabet Customer Support, which you can reach by Live Support on the Kirabet website at any time.
Self-exclude everywhere. Kirabet recommends that you also ask any other betting site where you have an account to exclude you. Excluding at one site while playing at another does not solve the problem. Withdraw any balance you want to keep before the exclusion starts, and remove the Kirabet app or Home Screen icon from your phone.
Pick a fixed amount for the week or month that you can afford to lose. Transfer only that amount and do not top up when it runs out. Keep betting money separate from your salary account if you can.
On iPhone, Screen Time can set a daily limit for Safari, the Kirabet Home Screen app or betting sites. On Android, Digital Wellbeing offers app timers that close an app once its time is up.
Blocking software stops gambling sites and apps on your devices. BetBlocker is free and Gamban is a paid option that covers phones and computers. Ask someone you trust to keep the password.
Bonuses come with wagering requirements. Never deposit more than planned just to unlock a bonus, and do not treat bonus money as a reason to keep playing.
| Service | What it offers | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| National Mental Health Helpline (Maldives) | Free, confidential support from counsellors, 24/7, for any age | Call 1677 |
| Gambling Therapy | Free online support for gambling problems: live text chat, forums and an app, in many languages | gamblingtherapy.org |
| Gamblers Anonymous | Peer support groups run by people recovering from gambling problems, including online meetings | gamblersanonymous.org |
| GamCare | Advice and information about gambling harm (services mainly for the UK) | gamcare.org.uk |
Talking to someone you trust, a family member, a friend or a doctor, is often the first step. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call the National Mental Health Helpline on 1677 straight away.
Gambling laws differ from country to country, and it is each player’s responsibility to know the rules that apply to them. Gambling is not legal in the Maldives, and in 2025–2026 the government submitted a bill to the People’s Majlis to make gambling a criminal offence for both operators and participants. Check the current law before you register or play.
Kirabet’s responsible gaming policy offers a 7-day cooling-off period and self-exclusion for a minimum of 6 months. Both are requested through Customer Support. Personal budgets and time limits are set by you, and phone tools such as Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing can help you keep them.
Contact Kirabet Live Support, or email Customer Support from your registered email address with the word SELF-EXCLUDE. According to Kirabet’s terms, the request takes effect within 24 hours and you will not be able to log in to your account.
Self-exclusion is set for a minimum of 6 months and is meant to hold for that whole period. If you want to know how reopening works once it ends, ask Kirabet Live Support. If you feel the urge to play during the break, that is a good reason to talk to a support service.
No. Kirabet’s policy says no promotional material is sent to players who have self-excluded.
Kirabet’s published policy does not describe an automatic deposit limit in the account. Set a fixed budget yourself, transfer only that amount, and use the cooling-off period if you find it hard to stick to. Live Support can tell you whether any extra account controls are available.
The National Mental Health Helpline on 1677 is free, confidential and open 24/7. For gambling-specific help, Gambling Therapy offers free online text support and forums in many languages.
Common signs are chasing losses, borrowing to gamble, hiding your betting from family, arguments about money, and finding it hard to stop. If several of the warning signs on this page sound familiar, take a break and talk to someone.