Responsible play
Responsible play and 18+ notes from Come Fantasy Live: state rules, time and money limits and how to keep your cricket decisions yours, even when the room gets loud.
Come Fantasy Live publishes editorial fantasy cricket context for readers aged 18 and above. This page explains what we publish, why we don't carry it, and how to keep your decisions yours.
Our three lines
Eighteen plus. Only readers aged 18 and above follow fantasy cricket context on this site. State rules. Follow the law in your state. Fantasy play is regulated differently across India. Own the decision. Read the match. Make the pick. Don't chase losses.
Set your limits before the deadline
Use whichever platform you use, but treat it as a budget for attention as well as money. Set a time cap on fantasy reading, a money cap on deposits, and an absolute loss cap. The desk does not endorse a particular instrument; we publish this guide for every reader.
ATime limit
Twenty minutes of fantasy reading before the deadline. Anything beyond is rumour. Use the news feed for context, not for last-minute swaps.
BBudget limit
Pre-declare your weekly spend. If you lose half your budget, stop for the week. Do not top up after a loss.
CLoss limit
If you reach a pre-set loss cap, stop. If you cannot pre-set a loss cap, do not deposit this week.
DSelf-exclusion
If cricket or fantasy is starting to affect sleep, mood or finances, use the platform's self-exclusion tool and talk to someone who supports you.
Lines we will not cross, even if a sponsor asks
·Sponsored captaincy picks
We do not accept payment in exchange for fantasy captain selection, in any form.
·Promoted winnings
We do not publish user winnings, screenshots of payouts or affiliate cashback hooks.
·Hidden affiliate stacks
If we link to a platform, the link is editorial context, not a paid placement. Affiliate disclosure is on every page that uses one.
·Live score impersonation
We do not invent live scores to fill a widget. Sample fixtures are labelled Sample.
Resources and what they offer
● Independent support options
| Type | Use when | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Platform self-exclusion | You feel the spending rising | Account blocked for a set period |
| State helpline | You need to talk to a counsellor | Confidential call or chat |
| Trusted friend or family | You want a private check-in | Slow, calm conversation, no judgement |
If you want to read less fantasy and more cricket
The newsroom feed is editorial context. You can read the news without ever opening a fantasy contest.