Introduction

Welcome to “DreamHousie.com” Where you get a chance to showcase your General Knowledge and Gaming Skills.

What is DreamHousie?

“DreamHousie” is also known as Tambola or Indian Bingo. “DreamHousie” by AK Imaginary Illusions Private Limited is a LIVE ONLINE game that you can play with REAL PLAYERS from all over India, you can play and win Real Cash Prizes anytime and anywhere.

How do I Sign Up?

That’s Easy! Log on to the www.Dreamhousie.com you can Download the Android App or IOS App and Sign Up yourself by filling out a valid User Name, Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number & Referral Code (Optional). After you’re through with the Sign Up, you can login using same details and start playing. You can also go through the “How to Play” page of DreamHousie.

How many DreamHousie accounts can I create with the same Email ID & Mobile Number?

You can create only one account with one Email ID, Mobile Number on DreamHousie. Creation of multiple accounts by a single gamer is strictly prohibited and violates our Fair play policy.

Can I update / Edit my information?

You can edit most of your information on DreamHousie. Here’s how: On the DreamHousie app, head to ‘My Profile’, scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on the ‘Update’ button. On the Mobile Application You will be able to update/edit your Date of Birth, Address and State, on DreamHousie account. Remember, the “User name”, chosen by you “Full Name”, “Mobile Number” and the “Email I’D” registered once cannot be changed.

I don't know much about “DreamHousie” – can I still play?

If you are not too sure about DreamHousie, don’t worry. You can gain some valuable experience and knowledge as you play more Game(s)/Tournament(s). You can also check out our DreamHousie ‘How to Play’ to gain a better insight into the Game(s)/Tournament(s). You can practice with the Free Game(s) before participating in the Cash Game(s).

What type of Game(s)/Tournament(s) can I join?

We’re spreading the field wide on DreamHousie where you can join a host of games like 2-member, 3-member, 5-member and 10-member Game(s)/Tournament(s) or More (depending on the number of competitors in a Game(s)/Tournament(s). You can join cash Game(s)/Tournament(s) to win real cash and/or the free-to-play practice Game(s)/Tournament(s) to hone your skill till you are confident to join cash Game(s)/Tournament(s) .

How do I join contests?

To join contests, click on the ‘Join’ button on the specific Game(s)/Tournament(s) you wish to join.

How many winners will be announced for Game(s)/Tournament(s) with multiple winners?

The winners will vary for different Game(s)/Tournament(s). The number of winners and prizes in a Game(s)/Tournament(s) will be shown in the Game(s)/Tournament(s) details page the information will be disclosed as soon as the Game(s)/Tournament(s) is made available to join.

How is the prize money distributed in case of multiple winners?

The prize money will be distributed to the winners based on their winning Time for the specified Game(s)/ Tournament(s) Please note that taxes will be deducted as applicable on winnings Rs. 10,000 and Above as per government regulations. For example: If there are 2 winners tied for the 1st position, the sum of the 1st and 2nd position prize money will be distributed equally between these 2 winners and the next highest scorer will be awarded the prize money for the 3rd position. Currently, there are no tie breakers and hence all Tickets who has completed the combinations on the basis of time will be considered as tied for a position

What happens if there is a tie between winners of a multiple winner Game(s)/Tournament(s)?

In case of a tie between winners of a multiple winner game(s)/Tournament(s) for any position, the prize money for the winner's position and the immediately next winning position (if any), and so forth in accordance with the number of tied winners, will be aggregated and shared equally among the tied winners. All other prize money will remain as per the winner's standing.

What if the game(s)/Tournament(s) doesn’t fill up with required number of participants?

In case of a cash Game(s)/Tournament(s), the Game(s)/Tournament(s) will be cancelled and the entry fee will be refunded to your DreamHousie wallet. But where’s the fun in that? So, make sure to invite maximum friends to join the Game(s)/Tournament(s) and fill the required slots!

What do I win in a practice Game(s)/Tournament(s)?

You’ve got to pay a little cash to win more cash in return. Practice games do not have any cash prizes and are meant for those who want to gain experience in playing and boost their skill. Free Game(s)/Tournament(s) offers some cash prizes.

What do I win in a cash Game(s)/Tournament(s)?

Real cash! What can be better than that?

Can I join future Game(s)/Tournament(s) in advance?

Considering the excitement and passion of a gamer’s, we allow our users to pre-select their Game(s)/Tournament(s) that are open on DreamHousie at any given point of time.

Do I have to create a separate Ticket for each Game(s)/Tournament(s)?

Yes! You are required to create a separate Ticket for each new Game(s)/Tournament(s).

How do you decide the winner of a Game(s)/Tournament(s)?
The Tickets which completes the combinations at the end of the Game(s)/Tournament(s) basis on Time will be announced as the winner of that game(s)/Tournament(s).
Why do you charge me a fee to enter a Game(S)/Tournament(s)?
We charge a platform fee to access our amusement facilities for improving and maintaining the facilities, as well as awarding cash prizes. However, the entry fee will be credited back to your DreamHousie wallet in case of cancelled Game(s)/Tournament(s). Playing The Game Step 1: Login/Sign Up Sign Up: A player can complete Sign Up process by providing some basic information like User Name, Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number & Referral Code (Optional). Login: A Player can login with registered Mobile Number. Step 2: Select a Game(s)/Tournament(s) Select any upcoming Game(s)/Tournament(s) and click on the “Join” button. Join any free or cash Game(s)/Tournament(s) to win cash and the ultimate bragging rights to show-off your improvement in the free/skill Game(s)/Tournament(s) on “DreamHousie”. Join free or cash Game(s)/Tournament(s) of your choice. Cash Game(s)/Tournament(s) let you win cash and require an entry fee. Each player can choose to play with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Tickets. Each Ticket costs some pre- designated cash. The more Tickets you play more chance you get to win. It requires more skill and speed to play with multiple Tickets, but it also multiplies your chances to claim the winning combinations. Step 3: DreamHousie Ticket(s) A Player can Edit the Ticket(s) unlimited Times but no change(s) can be done after the deadline hits. The Housie Ticket has 3 horizontal rows/lines and 9 vertical columns with a total of 27 boxes. Each line has 5 numbers on it and four boxes are left blank. Housie is played between numbers 1 To 90. Each Ticket has 3 Rows and 9 columns. Each Row should have 5 Maximum of Numbers. Each Column should have 1 Minimum to 3 Maximu m Numbers. Each Ticket should have 15 Numbers depends on your choice. Number(s) should not be repeated. The Pattern should be like Shown Below 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 to to to to to to to to to 9 19 29 39 49 59 69 79 90 Step 4: How to play the Game(s)/Tournament(s) Each Game(s)/Tournament(s) Runs for 30/Minutes Time. A player can play with Multiple Ticket(s) 5 Maximum Ticket(s) for a Game. The Caller/Dealer calls the randomly generated number/cue one at a Time. Pay proper attention to the numbers that are being called. A General Knowledge question(s) with two options displayed on your screen you have to choose the correct answer. If the answer choose by you is correct then you will be Eligible to mark the number on your Ticket(s) If the answer you choose is wrong the question pop-up won’t close and you cannot able to mark the number on your Ticket(s) until the next question answered by you is correct. If the number called by Caller appears on your Ticket(s), Tap on the number to mark it. Carefully keep track of the called numbers that are on your Ticket(s). Similarly, all other players mark off the numbers on their Tickets as the numbers are called by the Caller. The winner being the first person to mark off all their numbers of a winning combination(s). A player can have more than one winning combination(s) on a Single Ticket. If a particular winning combination has been successfully claimed, it cannot be claimed again unless the Particular Game(s)/Tournament(s) allows Multiple Claims. Step 5: Claiming the Winning Combination As soon as, you have marked of the numbers of a winning combination(s) on your Ticket(s), press the Combination(s) button to claim your Winning(s).Winners decided basis on Time submitted for combination(s). If the winning combination claimed by you is correct and fastest basis on Time, you will get the winning amount(s). In DreamHousie it is very important to claim the winning combination immediately before the next number is called by the dealer. If a player hesitates or delays to claim they will lose the chance to win the combination(s).Once a player made a successful claim(s) for a combination(s) The combination(s) Button will Disable in all other players Ticket(s). Multiple Claims We want to give everyone a chance to win something in the game. Keeping that in mind, we offer multiple claims in our Game(s)/Tournament(s). In other words, in Game(s)/Tournament(s) with a large number of players, there can be multiple claim(s) made on a victory condition basis on Time submitted for combination(s). For example, if someone claimed a Fast 5, someone else can also make a Fast 5 claim(s) as all other combination(s). Once a player made a successful claim for a combination(s) The combination Button will still be Enable for all other players until the Total prizes announced for that combination(s) is claimed successfully Example Fast 5 (100/100). And so for all other combination(s). Step 6: Winning Combinations The winning combinations on DreamHousie Tickets are: 1. FAST 5. The Ticket(s) that is first to have any 5 called Numbers. 2. 4 CORNERS. The Ticket(s) that is first to have all the Four Corners called Numbers. The Four Corners are first and last Numbers of Top and Bottom Rows. 3. 1st ROW. The Ticket(s) that is first to have all the 5 Numbers of the Top horizontal line as called Numbers. 4. 2nd ROW. The Ticket(s) that is first to have all the 5 Numbers of the Middle horizontal line as called Numbers. 5. 3rd ROW. The Ticket(s) that is first to have all the 5 Numbers of the Bottom horizontal line as called Numbers. 6. FULL HOUSIE. The Ticket(s) that is first to have all the 15 Numbers as called Numbers. Step 7: Winners & Prizes Check the “Leader Board” in game details page for Winnings and Winners. How will I be informed if I win a Cash prize? If you win in any cash Game(s)/Tournament(s), the winnings will be credited automatically to your DreamHousie game wallet. When will the winnings be distributed? The winner declaration and crediting of the winnings to your DreamHousie game wallet usually happens within a couple of hours after the Game(s)/Tournament(s) is completed. Prizes Distribution What happens when there is a tie between users? How will you distribute the prize? When there is a tie between 2 or more users, the prize money is divided equally between the users. How do I check my DreamHousie Wallet balance? The balance in your DreamHousie wallet will be displayed on the top of your screen always. You can also click on the wallet symbol on top of the page for a break-up of your wallet balance on DreamHousie. How can I add money? Simple! Click on the Wallet symbol displayed on top of the page and then enter the amount you want to add and click on ‘Add Cash’ after which you’ll be guided through the entire payment process. If you have any payment related queries, please feel free to reach us from the Contact page. What are the ways to add money? As of now, you can add money to your DreamHousie wallet by paying through: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking and Wallets. If you have any payment related queries, please feel free to reach us from the Contact page. Is it safe to pay through your website? Absolutely! To ensure that all payments are safe and secure, we use reputed and verified third party payment gateways that have multiple security checks and comply with every single law on online transactions. How do I get through the payment gateway? You don’t need to do anything special; we’ll take care of this during the payment process. & ensure you have a hassle-free experience. What if my wallet balance is not correct? Hmmm...That’s rare. But if you require any help regarding your DreamHousie wallet balance or any other account-related queries, feel free to reach us from the Contact page. What if the payment is deducted from my card and not updated in the DreamHousie Wallet? Don’t worry, your money is safe. This usually happens when there is a delay in communication from the bank’s end, or if there’s an interruption when the transaction is being processed. Please reach out to us from the Contact page with your card/bank statement screenshot which confirms the debit of your transaction amount, so that we can check and address your concern. I'm getting an error message when I am trying to pay via the payment gateway? The mode of payment you have chosen may not be authorized by your bank, in which case you should call them and get it fixed. Also, please reach out to us from the Contact page with the error message screenshot so that we can advise you on how to complete your transaction. How long does it take for my deposited amount to be credited into my DreamHousie Wallet balance? Once you have made the deposit, your DreamHousie wallet balance will be updated immediately! If the updated balance is not reflected in your account, please reach out to us from the Contact page. Can I withdraw money from my ‘Unutilized’ (Deposits)? If you deposited money to the DreamHousie wallet but not utilized it by playing any game(s)/Tournament(s) there will be some processing fee (if any) applicable on such transfers to withdraw the money. No processing fee will be deducted if you wish to withdraw any amount from your winnings. Does the Unutilized amount have any expiry date? All amounts credited to your ‘DreamHousie’ wallet must be utilized within 335 days of credit. In case any unutilized amount lies in the account after 335 days from the date of credit of such amount, DreamHousie reserves the right to forfeit such unutilized amount, without liability or obligation to pay any compensation to you. Please check our Terms & Conditions for detailed information on this aspect. In what order does my wallet Balance get utilized towards the entry fee for a cash Game(s)/Tournament(s)? When you join a cash Game(s)/Tournament(s), DreamHousie shall first debit the entry fee from your ‘Unutilized’ amount, followed by your winnings amount to cover the entry fee for any cash Game(s)/Tournament(s) that you join. How can I change my User name? Unfortunately. You can’t change your user name once it is registered. Choose your user name wisely, it’s permanent. How many Tickets can I buy for a single Game(s)/Tournament(s)? You can buy up to 5 separate Tickets for a single Game(s)/Tournament(s). Can I join the same Game(s)/Tournament(s) using multiple Tickets? You can join only one Game(s)/Tournament(s) with one Ticket. However, Game(s)/Tournament(s) which display ‘Multi Entry’ on them allow you to join the same Game(s)/Tournament(s) with multiple Tickets Maximum 5 Tickets. Is Verification necessary to Join) Game(s)/Tournament(s) on DreamHousie? NO. You can Join Game(s)/Tournament(s) on DreamHousie and even without verifying your account. When you Win Paid Game(s)/Tournament(s), your winnings will be deposited in your DreamHousie wallet Verification of your DreamHousie account becomes mandatory only before you can make Withdrawals from your DreamHousie wallet to your Bank account. How do I get my DreamHousie account verified? The account verification is a one-time process. Once your account is verified, you can withdraw cash at your convenience without having to submit any more details. For your DreamHousie account to be verified, click on the "KYC" button on the Menu page where you will have to upload your PAN Card & Bank Account Details. Once these documents are submitted and approved your account will verified within 3 working days. Why do I need a PAN card for ID proof? DreamHousie.com is a Skill game where you can Win Cash legally! Your withdrawals on DreamHousie involve transfer of money from your DreamHousie wallet to your bank account, and hence PAN CARD has become a mandatory requirement for I’d proof. In case you do not have a PAN CARD you can still join the Game(s)/Tournament(s) on DreamHousie, and your winnings will be deposited in your DreamHousie wallet. You can apply for a PAN CARD in the meantime; once you receive the PAN CARD, upload it along with the Bank Details to get your DreamHousie account verified. You will then be able to withdraw any amounts to your bank account. Withdrawals You can View, Withdraw and Deposit money into your DreamHousie account. To check your account balance go to your “My Wallet” .Then you will see the account details. You will need to go through a One Time Account Verification process before you Withdraw any money from your DreamHousie wallet. Don’t worry – this process won’t take time and will not be repeated unless you change any of your details. How do I withdraw money from my DreamHousie wallet? You can withdraw money only from the winnings account in your DreamHousie wallet once your account is verified. This verification is a one-time process which doesn’t need to be repeated unless you wish to make changes to your account. Once your account is verified, you can withdraw the desired amount (min. Rs.200 and max. Rs.2,00,000 at a time) and it will be deposited into your bank account within 3 working days. What is the minimum & maximum amount I can withdraw from my DreamHousie wallet? The minimum amount for a single withdrawal request is Rs.200 and the maximum amount that you can withdraw is Rs.2,00,000. What bank account details do I need to provide for withdrawal/verification? We’ve got to make sure that it’s you who we’re sending the money to. So, we need you to provide the following bank account details: Account Holder Name, Account Number, Name Of The Bank, Name Of The Branch & IFSC Code. If a player deposited money to the DreamHousie wallet but not utilized it by playing any Game(s)Tournament(s) there will be some processing fee (if any) applicable on such transfers to withdraw the money. No processing fee will be deducted if you wish to withdraw any amount from your winnings. Is the paid version of “Housie” legal in India? Yes, please review the Legality section for more details. Am I allowed to play if I’m under the age of 18? No, DreamHousie is strictly for users who are at least 18 years of age. Do I have to pay taxes when I withdraw money to my bank account? Taxes are deducted at source wherever applicable and paid out by us, as per the Income Tax Act 1961. Winners will be provided TDS certificates in respect of such tax deductions, if applicable. However, you shall be responsible for payment of any other applicable tax, including but not limited to, income tax, gift tax, etc. in respect of the Cash Prizes money won. If you have any queries regarding taxation, we strongly suggest that you consult with a tax expert. For more information please check our Terms and Conditions. What are the taxes applicable if I win more than Rs.10,000? All prizes shall be subject to deduction of tax (“TDS”) as per the Income Tax Act 1961. The TDS rate prescribed by the Government of India with respect to any prize money amount that is in excess of Rs. 10,000/- is 30% . TDS of 30% shall be deducted on Net Winnings (prize money amount – Game(s)/Tournament(s) entry amount - cash bonus). In case of any revisions by the Government of India to the aforementioned rate in the future, TDS will be deducted by DreamHousie in accordance with the then current prescribed TDS rate. Winners will be provided TDS certificates in respect of such tax deductions. The Winners shall be responsible for payment of any other applicable taxes, including but not limited to, income tax, gift tax, etc. in respect of the prize money What is not allowed on DreamHousie: A. Creation of multiple accounts by one user. B. Submission of fake documents or uploading someone else's documents. Is it safe to enter my card details? Does DreamHousie save any of it? Yes, it is absolutely safe. We do not store your credit/debit card details with us, including your CVV number. We only work with trusted third party payment gateways with 3D secure authentication to ensure safety & security of all your financial transactions.