Responsible Gaming
at 88ddb
88ddb is committed to providing a safe, fair, and enjoyable gaming environment for every player in Bangladesh. Our responsible gaming framework gives you the tools, knowledge, and support you need to stay in control — at all times.
Gaming Should Always Be Entertainment
At 88ddb, we believe that gambling is a form of entertainment — not a way to generate income, escape personal problems, or chase financial losses. The vast majority of our players in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and across Bangladesh enjoy casino games and cricket betting as a leisure activity, setting clear limits and sticking to them.
We also recognise that for a small proportion of players, gambling can become problematic. 88ddb takes this seriously. We have built a comprehensive set of responsible gaming tools directly into the platform, trained our support team to identify and respond to signs of problem gambling, and partnered with recognised support organisations to ensure that any player who needs help can access it quickly and confidentially.
This page explains everything you need to know about gambling responsibly on 88ddb — from the practical tools available in your account settings, to the warning signs of problematic behaviour, to how to contact our dedicated responsible gaming team at any time of day or night.
88ddb strictly enforces a minimum age of 21 years for all players. Age verification is performed during the KYC process on every account. Any account found to belong to a person under 21 will be closed immediately and all funds returned. If you believe a minor has accessed this platform, contact us at [email protected] without delay.
Healthy Gaming Principles
Responsible players on 88ddb treat gaming as entertainment with a fixed budget, never gamble to recover losses, take regular breaks, and use the platform's built-in limit-setting tools to stay in control. Setting a weekly deposit limit before you start playing is one of the most effective steps you can take.
Your Responsible Gaming Toolkit
88ddb provides six powerful self-management tools built directly into every player account. You can activate, adjust, or request any of these tools at any time by contacting our support team via live chat or email.
Deposit Limits
Set a maximum deposit amount on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Once your chosen limit is reached, no further deposits can be made until the period resets. Limits take effect immediately when set. Requests to increase a limit are subject to a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period before taking effect.
Loss Limits
Cap the amount you can lose across all games in a given time period. When your net loss for the period reaches your chosen threshold, further play is paused until the period expires. Loss limits are an effective safeguard for players who want to enjoy games without risking more than they can afford.
Session Time Limits
Define the maximum length of each gaming session. When your session timer expires, you will receive a reminder notification and the option to continue or log out. Regular session breaks help maintain clear perspective and prevent extended, unplanned gambling episodes driven by chasing losses or emotional states.
Time-Out (Short Break)
Request a temporary account suspension of 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. During a time-out, your account is inaccessible for all gaming and deposit activity. Time-outs cannot be reversed before they expire. This tool is ideal if you feel you need a short break to regain perspective and reassess your gaming habits.
Self-Exclusion
Request a full self-exclusion of 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years. Self-exclusion permanently blocks access to your 88ddb account for the chosen duration, with no option to reverse the exclusion early. During self-exclusion, marketing communications are also suspended. Contact [email protected] to request self-exclusion immediately.
Reality Check Reminders
Enable periodic on-screen notifications that display how long you have been playing and your net session result. Reality checks appear at intervals you choose — every 30, 60, or 90 minutes. They are designed to interrupt extended gaming sessions and give you a clear, factual snapshot of your activity before you decide to continue.
How to Activate Responsible Gaming Tools
Activating any responsible gaming tool on 88ddb takes less than five minutes. Follow these steps to set up deposit limits, a time-out, or a full self-exclusion on your account.
Log In to Your Account
Access your 88ddb account using your registered username and password. All responsible gaming tools are available from within the player account dashboard — no separate form or verification is required to get started.
Contact Live Support
Open the 24/7 live chat window and tell the support agent which tool you want to activate — deposit limit, loss limit, session timer, time-out, or self-exclusion. Our team will verify your identity and process your request immediately.
Confirm Your Chosen Limits
The agent will confirm the exact parameters of your chosen tool — for example, a ৳5,000 daily deposit limit or a 7-day time-out — before applying the setting. You will receive a confirmation email to your registered address once the tool is active.
Review and Adjust Over Time
Responsible limits should be reviewed regularly to ensure they still reflect your circumstances. Decreases to limits take effect immediately. Increases are subject to a mandatory cooling-off period to prevent impulsive decisions made during a gambling episode.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always easy to identify in yourself. The following behaviours are recognised warning signs that gambling may have moved beyond healthy entertainment. If you recognise any of these patterns, we strongly encourage you to use 88ddb's self-management tools or contact our support team.
Chasing Losses
Returning to gamble after a loss specifically to win back money, often increasing bet sizes to recover losses faster. This behaviour pattern is one of the strongest predictors of escalating problem gambling and rarely results in recovery of the original loss.
Gambling Beyond Your Budget
Regularly spending more than you planned or can comfortably afford, using money intended for rent, bills, food, or family expenses on gambling activity. Financial stress resulting from gambling losses is a serious warning sign requiring immediate attention.
Difficulty Stopping
Finding it hard to stop playing once you have started, or feeling restless and irritable when not gambling. This can indicate that gambling has moved from a voluntary leisure activity to a compulsive behaviour that requires professional support to address.
Gambling to Escape Problems
Using gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, or other emotional difficulties. While gambling may provide short-term relief, it does not address the underlying issue and can significantly worsen mental health and financial wellbeing over time.
Neglecting Responsibilities
Missing work, neglecting family obligations, or reducing time spent on hobbies and social activities because of gambling. When gambling consistently takes priority over important life responsibilities, it is a clear indicator that outside support should be sought.
Concealing Gambling Activity
Feeling the need to hide the extent of your gambling from family members, friends, or colleagues — lying about time spent gambling or money lost. Secrecy around gambling is a strong signal that you may already recognise, on some level, that the behaviour has become problematic.
Ask Yourself These Questions
The following questions are adapted from internationally recognised problem gambling screening tools. Answer honestly — if you answer "yes" to two or more of these questions, we recommend contacting 88ddb support or a professional counselling service.
These questions are not a clinical diagnosis. They are intended to help you reflect on your own gambling behaviour and decide whether speaking to someone would be beneficial. There is no shame in reaching out — our support team responds with complete confidentiality and without judgement.
Have you ever felt the need to gamble with larger and larger amounts of money in order to achieve the same level of excitement or satisfaction?
Have you ever lied to family members or friends about the amount of time or money you have spent on gambling?
Have you ever gambled as a way to escape from problems, relieve stress, or improve a low or anxious mood?
Have you ever returned to gamble on another day in order to win back money that you lost during a previous session?
Has gambling ever caused serious problems in your relationships, your work, your education, or your financial situation?
Have you ever felt restless, irritable, or unable to concentrate when you try to cut down or stop gambling?
Support Is Always Available
If you are concerned about your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you, help is available right now. 88ddb's responsible gaming team is available 24/7 and all enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.
Problem gambling affects people from all backgrounds and at all income levels. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you need to set a simple deposit limit or request a full self-exclusion, 88ddb's team is ready to assist you immediately — day or night, seven days a week, including during Eid, Pohela Boishakh, and all public holidays in Bangladesh.
Guidelines for Responsible Play
Following these guidelines will help you maintain a healthy and enjoyable relationship with gaming on 88ddb over the long term.
Set a Fixed Budget Before You Play
Decide in advance exactly how much you are willing to spend on a given session or week — and treat this as a firm entertainment budget, not a target or a minimum. Deposit only what you can comfortably afford to lose without affecting your essential household expenses.
Schedule Gaming Time
Treat online gaming like any other leisure activity — allocate a specific time slot for it and stick to it. Avoid playing late at night when fatigue impairs judgement, and never play as a default activity when bored. Keeping gaming time bounded and deliberate is one of the healthiest habits you can develop.
Accept Losses as the Cost of Entertainment
Every casino game and sports bet carries a house edge — over time, the platform generates a margin. View your deposit as the price of an entertainment experience, not as an investment. When your session budget is spent, stop playing. Chasing losses almost always results in larger losses.
Take Regular Breaks
Step away from the screen regularly — get up, stretch, have a drink of water, or talk to someone in your household. Extended unbroken gaming sessions dull decision-making and can lead to impulsive bet increases. Use 88ddb's session time reminder feature to prompt breaks automatically.
Never Play Under the Influence
Avoid gambling when under the influence of alcohol or any substance that affects judgement. Impaired decision-making leads to larger bets, longer sessions, and higher losses. If you have been drinking, close the app and return when you are clear-headed. Your future self will be grateful.
Talk to Someone You Trust
Sharing your gaming habits with a trusted friend or family member creates natural accountability and social oversight. If someone close to you expresses concern about your gambling, take their perspective seriously — people on the outside often notice changes in behaviour before we recognise them in ourselves.
Play Smart. Stay in Control. Enjoy 88ddb.
Responsible gaming is the foundation of everything we do at 88ddb. Explore our games, check our FAQ for more information, or contact support if you ever need assistance managing your account.