Responsible Gaming
Entertainment at bangla 88 means participating in a controlled and informed way. Know your limits, seek help when needed, and keep gaming enjoyable at all times.
Our Position
Gaming should not become a burden
bangla 88 believes casino and sports betting should be a form of entertainment — not a source of income, and not a way to cope with stress. To help every player make informed decisions, we have placed a number of tools and resources directly on the platform.
Under our Terms and Conditions, you must be at least 21 years old to open an account and participate in any form of betting. The age verification process begins at registration and may be repeated at any time if required. Accounts belonging to underage users are not kept active.
Ask yourself a few questions before playing: Are you betting again to recover money you have lost? Are you having disagreements with family over gambling? Are you spending money meant for bills or daily expenses on betting? If the answer to any of these is yes, it is important to seek help now.
You can find answers to more responsible gaming questions on our FAQ page. Visit the About Us page to learn more about contacting bangla 88.
Remember, no bet is a guaranteed way to win. Every round or match is an independent event — previous results do not determine the next one. Avoiding large unplanned bets, and not playing while drinking or under stress, are small habits that make a big difference over time.
Control Is in Your Hands
Tools for self-control
Set Deposit Limits
Limit how much you deposit on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Once a limit is set, reducing it takes effect immediately, but increasing it requires a waiting period.
Session Time Limits
Decide in advance how long you will play in one sitting. When the set time is up, you will receive an automatic reminder and the session can be ended if needed.
Loss Limit
Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a given period. Once that limit is reached, no further bets can be placed in that session.
Reality Check Reminder
Pop-up messages will appear at regular intervals — reminding you how long you have been playing and how much you have won or lost.
Cool-Off Break
Take a temporary break of between 1 day and 6 weeks. During this time your account remains active but no bets can be placed.
Self-Exclusion
If you are experiencing long-term problems, you can close your account entirely — from 6 months to permanently. Contact 24/7 live chat to activate this.
Check Yourself
Early warning signs of a problem
- Repeatedly placing large bets to recover lost money ("chasing losses") — this is the most common sign of problem gambling.
- Feeling restless, irritable, or unable to concentrate when not betting.
- Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or colleagues, or lying about it.
- Spending money set aside for essential needs — bills, rent, education, or food — on betting.
- Trying to stop gambling but failing repeatedly.
- Continuing to gamble despite it affecting your sleep, work, or relationships.
- Borrowing money or selling assets to fund gambling.
If two or more of the above signs are appearing regularly, it is reasonable to conclude that things have gone beyond normal entertainment. Turning to family or a professional for advice is not a weakness — it is the right decision.
For Family and Friends
How to recognise a problem in a loved one
Financial Changes
Sudden money difficulties, frequent requests to borrow money, or unexplained spending — unusual changes in a family member's financial management are worth paying attention to.
Behavioural Changes
Staying up late, spending too much time on a phone, spending less time with family, or an irritable mood — these can sometimes be signs of a gambling problem.
How to Help
Express concern without making accusations. You can seek help anonymously through bangla 88's live chat. Speak with a professional mental health counsellor.
Our Commitment
bangla 88's responsibility
bangla 88 is not just a betting platform — it aims to create a responsible environment. We want to ensure that every member plays by their own choice, within their own means.
To that end, we enforce age verification strictly, keep self-control tools running continuously, and proactively reach out to members showing concerning behaviour. If a member asks for help or requests self-exclusion, we action it without question.
Under our privacy policy, all information related to responsible gaming is kept completely confidential. Read our Privacy Policy to learn how we protect your information.
Seeking professional advice, family support, or speaking with a psychologist are ways to address a problem — not something to be ashamed of. Contacting any mental health service provider is entirely your right.
Where to Get Help
It is never too late to seek support
bangla 88 Live Chat
Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in both Bengali and English. Contact us directly via chat to activate self-exclusion, set limits, or ask any question.
Email Support
For less urgent matters or if you prefer to explain things in writing, contact us by email. Our support team replies in Bengali.
Family and Trusted Ones
Talk openly with your family. The support of those close to you is the greatest strength on the road to recovery.
Professional Mental Health Advice
Bangladesh has both public and private mental health centres that offer counselling for gambling addiction and other behavioural problems. Speaking with a psychologist or counsellor is an effective way to address the issue.
Support Groups
Support groups made up of people who have overcome gambling addiction are a safe place to share experiences and find encouragement. You can join anonymously.
Questions and Answers