Play Safe on 88db

Responsible Gaming at 88db

We believe gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment. 88db provides every player in Bangladesh with the tools, information, and support needed to stay in control of their gaming activity at all times.

21+ Only Self-Exclusion Available Deposit Limits Time-Out Tools 24/7 Support

21+

Adults Only Platform

88db is strictly for players aged 21 and above. We enforce age verification on every account to protect younger individuals from accessing gambling services.

Our Commitment

Why Responsible Gaming Matters to 88db

Responsible gaming is not just a policy checkbox at 88db — it is a core value embedded in the way we build and operate our platform. Here is what that commitment looks like in practice for players across Bangladesh.

Gambling at 88db — whether that is cricket betting, slot games, live dealer tables, or crash games — should be treated purely as a recreational activity. It must never be viewed as a way to earn income, pay bills, recover financial losses, or solve financial problems. The outcome of all games involves an element of chance, and losses are always a possibility. Please play within your personal financial means and within your emotional comfort zone at all times.

Player Protection First

Every feature, tool, and policy at 88db is reviewed with player welfare in mind. From mandatory age verification at registration to ongoing behavioural monitoring, we take active steps to identify and assist players who may be at risk of developing harmful gambling habits.

Full Transparency

We present clear and accurate information about odds, return-to-player (RTP) percentages, house edge, and wagering requirements on all promotions. We do not use misleading language that overstates winning probabilities or minimises the inherent risks associated with gambling.

Strict Age Enforcement

All players registering on 88db must be 21 years of age or older. Age verification is a mandatory step in the registration process. Any account found to belong to a person under 21 will be immediately closed and all funds held in that account will be forfeited in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.

Player-Controlled Limits

88db provides every registered player with the ability to set personal deposit limits, loss limits, and session time limits directly from their account settings. These tools empower you to define the boundaries of your gaming activity before you begin a session, not after the damage is done.

Easy Self-Exclusion

If you feel that gambling is becoming difficult to manage, 88db offers a straightforward self-exclusion process. A self-exclusion request can be submitted via our customer support team at any time, with immediate effect. During a self-exclusion period, your account will be suspended and you will not receive any promotional communications.

Dedicated Support Team

Our trained customer support team is available seven days a week to provide guidance on responsible gaming tools, assist with account restrictions, process self-exclusion requests, and signpost external help resources. Reach us at [email protected] — all responsible gaming requests receive priority handling.

Tools & Controls

Your Responsible Gaming Toolkit

88db gives every player direct access to a comprehensive set of account controls designed to help you manage your gambling activity safely and confidently. All tools are available on request via our support team.

Deposit Limits

Set a maximum amount you are permitted to deposit into your 88db account over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. Once your chosen limit is reached, further deposits are blocked until the period resets. Limits can be tightened at any time with immediate effect; loosening a limit requires a mandatory 7-day cooling period.

Immediate Effect

Loss Limits

Define the maximum net loss you are comfortable with over a set time frame — daily, weekly, or monthly. When your loss limit is reached for that period, all further gameplay is paused automatically. This is one of the most effective tools for preventing unplanned overspending during a losing streak.

Auto-Pause

Session Time Limits

Set a maximum duration for each individual gaming session. When your session time limit is reached, a notification will prompt you to take a break. You can configure daily time limits to cap the total amount of time you spend on the platform across all sessions within a 24-hour window.

Break Reminder

Time-Out Periods

Take a structured break from gambling by placing your account on a time-out for a fixed period — 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. During a time-out, you cannot log in, deposit, or place any bets. Time-out periods cannot be cancelled once activated; they expire automatically at the end of the chosen duration.

Fixed Duration

Self-Exclusion

For longer-term breaks, self-exclusion closes your 88db account for a minimum period of 6 months, with options for 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or permanent exclusion. Self-exclusion takes effect immediately upon request and cannot be reversed before the minimum period expires. Contact [email protected] to activate.

Min. 6 Months

Reality Checks

Enable periodic on-screen notifications that display how long you have been playing in the current session and the net result of your gameplay so far. Reality checks serve as a factual pause that helps you make an informed decision about whether to continue or stop — breaking the momentum of extended play sessions.

Awareness Tool

Activity History

Your full account transaction history, game session records, and bet history are available to review at any time through your 88db account dashboard. Regularly reviewing your gambling activity helps you stay informed about your spending patterns and identify any trends that may warrant a limit adjustment.

Full Transparency

Communication Opt-Out

You can opt out of all promotional emails, bonus notifications, and marketing communications from 88db at any time. Removing promotional triggers from your inbox is a simple but effective step in reducing impulse gambling driven by offers and bonuses. Contact our support team or use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.

Opt-Out Anytime

To activate any of the responsible gaming tools listed above, contact our support team at [email protected] with the subject line "Responsible Gaming Request". All requests are processed as a priority and confirmed within one business day. Deposit limit reductions and self-exclusions take effect immediately upon confirmation.

Know the Signs

Recognising Problem Gambling Behaviour

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of their income, background, or level of experience. Recognising the warning signs early is the most important step toward getting the right support before the situation escalates.

Chasing Losses Continuing to gamble — or increasing your stakes — specifically to recover money you have already lost, rather than for entertainment.

Spending Beyond Your Means Using money allocated for rent, food, bills, or other essentials to fund gambling sessions at 88db or any other platform.

Inability to Stop Repeatedly attempting to cut down on gambling but finding it difficult or impossible to follow through, even when you want to.

Preoccupation with Gambling Spending significant time thinking about past gambling sessions, planning future bets, or calculating ways to fund more gambling activity.

Gambling to Escape Using gambling as a primary way to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, boredom, or other difficult emotions.

Concealing Gambling Activity Hiding the extent of your gambling from family members, friends, or colleagues out of embarrassment, guilt, or fear of their reaction.

Borrowing to Gamble Taking loans, borrowing money from family or friends, or using credit specifically to fund gambling sessions rather than for other purposes.

Neglecting Responsibilities Missing work, neglecting family obligations, or failing to fulfil social or professional commitments because of time or money spent on gambling.

Mood Linked to Outcomes Experiencing significant emotional distress, irritability, or aggression after losing, or an urgent compulsion to gamble again quickly after a win.

If you recognise any of the above signs in your own behaviour, please reach out to 88db's support team at [email protected]. You will be treated with complete confidentiality and compassion. Our team can immediately apply protective account restrictions and provide guidance on next steps. You do not have to manage this alone.

Self-Assessment

Ask Yourself These Questions

The following questions are designed to help you reflect honestly on your relationship with gambling. If you answer "yes" to two or more of these questions, we strongly encourage you to speak with our support team or consult an independent counselling service.

Have you ever gambled more money than you originally planned to in a single session? Most players occasionally exceed their planned budget, but if this happens regularly, it may indicate that pre-session planning is not being respected.

Have you ever borrowed money or sold personal belongings to fund gambling? Using credit, loans, or selling assets specifically for gambling is a significant warning sign that gambling is moving beyond entertainment.

Has gambling caused arguments, tension, or concern among people close to you? When those around you notice a change in behaviour, finances, or mood linked to gambling, that external perspective is often an early and important signal worth taking seriously.

Do you feel restless, irritable, or anxious when you are not able to gamble? Emotional dependence on the availability of gambling — in the same way one might feel about any other dependency — is a key indicator of problematic behaviour that warrants professional attention.

Have you ever tried to win back losses by increasing your bets or playing for longer? The "chase" cycle — betting more to recover losses — is one of the most common and financially damaging patterns associated with problem gambling.

Do you sometimes feel that gambling is the main activity you look forward to each day? When gambling displaces other sources of enjoyment, social interaction, and personal goals in your daily life, this shift in priority deserves honest reflection.

How to Get Help

Steps to Take If You Need Support

Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Here is a clear, straightforward process for getting the support and account protections you need through 88db.

1

Contact the 88db Support Team

Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Responsible Gaming Request". Describe your situation as clearly as you feel comfortable doing. All communications are treated with strict confidentiality and handled by trained staff.
2

Choose Your Preferred Protective Tool

Our support team will explain all available options — deposit limits, loss limits, session limits, time-out periods, and self-exclusion — and help you activate the most appropriate tool for your current situation. There is no pressure to choose a specific option.
3

Receive Confirmation of Account Restrictions

Once a protective tool is applied to your account, you will receive written confirmation via email. Deposit limit reductions and self-exclusions take effect immediately. All applied restrictions are documented and stored securely on your account record.
4

Seek Independent Counselling if Needed

Account restrictions alone may not be sufficient for everyone. We encourage any player experiencing problematic gambling behaviour to seek professional counselling from an independent mental health or addiction support service available in Bangladesh, in addition to the protections we apply on the platform.
5

Review and Adjust When Ready

When a time-out period expires or a self-exclusion period reaches its minimum duration, our support team will check in with you before any account restrictions are lifted. Returning to the platform is always your choice — we will never automatically reactivate a restricted account without your confirmed request.

For urgent support, please email [email protected] directly. Our responsible gaming team monitors this inbox seven days a week from 09:00 to 22:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) and aims to respond to all responsible gaming requests within two hours.

Practical Guidance

Tips for Keeping Gambling Fun and Safe

Following these straightforward guidelines will help you maintain a healthy and enjoyable relationship with gambling on the 88db platform over the long term.

Set a Budget Before You Play

Before you open the 88db platform, decide exactly how much money you are comfortable spending during that session — and treat that amount as the cost of entertainment, not as an investment. Use bKash, Nagad, or Rocket to deposit only that pre-determined amount. Once it is gone, close the session. Using 88db's deposit limit feature is the most reliable way to enforce this boundary automatically, removing the temptation to deposit more in the heat of the moment.

Manage Your Time as Carefully as Your Money

Gambling can be immersive, and time passes quickly during an engaging session of cricket betting or live casino play. Set a timer on your phone before you begin, or use 88db's session time limit tool. Plan your gambling sessions around the rest of your day — not the other way around. If you find yourself regularly playing longer than you intended, that pattern is worth addressing before it becomes habitual.

Do Not Gamble When Emotionally Compromised

Gambling while stressed, anxious, sad, angry, or under the influence of alcohol or other substances significantly impairs your judgment and dramatically increases the risk of making decisions you will later regret. 88db is a platform for enjoyment — log in when you are relaxed, clear-headed, and in control of your emotions. If you are going through a difficult period personally or financially, consider activating a short time-out until you feel more settled.

Wins and Losses Are Both Part of the Game

Every casino game and sports betting market on 88db carries a statistical house edge. Over sufficient time, the mathematical expectation for any gambler is a net loss. Wins should be celebrated for what they are — fortunate outcomes in a game of chance — and should not be interpreted as evidence of a winning system or as signals to increase stakes. Equally, losses are a normal and expected part of gambling. Never chase a loss with the belief that a win is "due" — each game outcome is statistically independent of previous results.

Protecting Others: Underage Access and Shared Devices

If you share a mobile device, tablet, or computer with family members — including children or younger siblings — it is your responsibility to ensure that those individuals cannot access your 88db account. Always log out of the platform when you have finished your session. Do not share your login credentials with anyone, and do not allow others to use your account on your behalf. 88db is strictly an 18+ platform — our age minimum is set at 21 in the Bangladesh market, in line with our responsible gaming commitments.

If you are concerned that someone close to you — a family member, partner, or friend — may be developing a problem with gambling, approach the conversation with care and compassion. Avoid confrontational or accusatory language. Instead, focus on specific changes in behaviour you have observed and express your concern calmly. Encourage them to speak with 88db's support team or to seek independent counselling. Your concern and support can make a genuine difference to someone who may not yet recognise the problem themselves.

Play Safely and Confidently on 88db

You are in control. Use 88db's responsible gaming tools, review our FAQ, explore our games at your own pace, or contact our support team if you need any assistance managing your account.