Responsible Gaming
Last updated: November 2025
Welcome to play-pakakumi.com. We believe that gambling should always be fun, safe and controlled — not something that causes harm. Below you’ll find our responsible gaming guidelines, helpful tips, and links to local Kenyan resources for support.
What We Mean by Responsible Gaming
- Gambling is for entertainment only, not a way to make money or solve financial problems.
- You should always gamble only what you can afford to lose, and view any loss as part of the cost of leisure.
- Know when to stop. If it’s taking more time, money or thought than you planned, it’s time for a break.
- We do not provide gambling services ourselves — we review betting platforms and provide affiliate links, and we promote safe, informed use of those sites.
Age and Legal Compliance
- You must be 18 years or older to engage in any betting or gambling activity. Under-age gambling (under 18) is prohibited and strongly discouraged.
- Make sure any betting platform you use is licensed and regulated under Kenyan law. (For example, check the status of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) or its successor regulatory body.
- We encourage you to check the rules, terms and conditions of any site before you join.
Practical Tips to Stay in Control
- Set a budget: Decide in advance how much money you’re willing to spend (and lose) and stick to it.
- Limit your time: Decide how long you’ll spend, and when the session ends, walk away.
- Avoid chasing losses: If you lose, don’t raise your wager to try to recover. That’s a strong sign of risk.
- Separate gambling from your everyday finances: Don’t use money needed for essentials (bills, food, school fees) for gambling.
- Keep it social: Talk to friends or family, don’t isolate yourself with gambling.
- Recognise warning signs: These include spending much more than intended, lying about gambling, neglecting other duties, feeling anxious or restless when not gambling.
When You Need Help
If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem — or you know someone who is affected — please reach out. You are not alone. Help is available.
Here are some trusted Kenyan resources:
- Responsible Gambling Kenya – a nationwide support service offering confidential counselling and referral. Phone: 070 582 5637 or 1199. responsiblegambling.or.ke
- Gaming Awareness Society of Kenya (GamAware) – raises awareness, advocates for safer gambling, supports those impacted. Email: [email protected] | Phone: +254 773 828 328. gamaware.org
- Responsible Gaming Federation of Kenya (RGF) – offers education, self-exclusion tools and consumer protection in the gambling sector. Website: responsiblegaming.or.ke
If you are in immediate crisis or considering self-harm or drastic behaviours as a result of gambling stress, please contact your nearest medical professional or emergency helpline.
Our Commitments
- While we are an affiliate review site (we may earn commission when you click links to platforms we review), we do not operate any gambling services ourselves.
- We promote only sites which we believe act fairly; we urge you always to check licence details, terms and conditions, and to gamble responsibly.
- We encourage all platforms we link to respect age limits (18+), offer self-exclusion tools, deposit limits and other player-safety features.