Responsible
Gambling at 88et
Gambling on 88et is meant to be entertainment — not a financial strategy or a way to solve problems. This page explains our tools, your rights and the resources available if you or someone you know needs support.
Your Control Tools
These tools are built into your 88et account dashboard — accessible at any time, not buried in settings. Use them proactively. That is exactly what they are there for.
Deposit Limits
Set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, per week or per month. Once a limit is active, no additional deposits above that threshold are possible until the limit period resets or you formally request an increase — which is subject to a mandatory cooling-off wait.
Loss Limits
Cap your total net losses over a defined period. When your losses reach the limit you have set, further wagering is blocked until the period resets. This is one of the most direct tools for preventing spend from escalating beyond what you are comfortable with.
Session Time Limits
Set a maximum session duration. When your session reaches the time you have defined, you will receive an alert — and can configure the session to end automatically. Time spent in-play can be surprisingly easy to underestimate; session timers keep you grounded.
Cooling-Off Periods
Take a short break from the Platform without committing to full self-exclusion. Cooling-off periods can be set for 24 hours, 48 hours, one week or one month. During this period your account is suspended for wagering. It is reactivated automatically after the selected period ends.
Self-Exclusion
Request a longer-term or permanent exclusion from the 88et Platform at any time. Self-exclusion requests are processed promptly by our support team. Once active, you will be unable to log in or deposit. We take self-exclusion requests seriously — this is not treated as a casual setting.
Reality Check Alerts
Enable in-session pop-up notifications that appear at regular intervals showing how long you have been playing and your net result for the session. Reality checks create a moment of conscious pause — a useful habit during extended gaming sessions, whether you are betting on PSL matches or playing live casino.
Illustrative example of how account limits display in the 88et dashboard — not real account data.
How to Activate Your Tools
Every responsible gambling tool on 88et is available directly from your account dashboard — no need to contact support first, no hidden menus, no waiting. The process takes under two minutes.
If you prefer to set up tools through our support team rather than the dashboard, live chat is available 24/7 and Urdu assistance is available on request.
Immediate Effect: Responsible gambling restrictions — including deposit limits, session timers and self-exclusion — take effect immediately upon activation. Increases to limits are subject to a mandatory cooling-off period before they become active, to prevent impulsive adjustments during play.
Log In to Your 88et Account
Access your account on desktop or mobile. The responsible gambling tools section is accessible directly from the main account dashboard — look for the "Responsible Play" panel or navigate to account settings.
Select the Tool You Want to Activate
Choose from deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, reality check intervals, cooling-off periods or self-exclusion. Each tool shows your current setting and allows you to update it immediately.
Set Your Preferred Values
Input the limit amount or duration that feels right for you — for example, a PKR 5,000 weekly deposit limit or a 2-hour daily session limit. Conservative starting points are always better; you can review upward after a cooling-off period.
Confirm — Changes Take Effect Immediately
All restrictions take effect the moment you confirm. You will receive a confirmation to your registered email. We recommend enabling a deposit limit as a baseline even if you feel in control — it costs nothing and provides an effective safety net.
Need Help? Contact Support Directly
If you would like to request self-exclusion or have any difficulty activating tools through the dashboard, our support team is available 24/7 via live chat or at [email protected]. Self-exclusion requests are processed without delay.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Recognising the early signs in yourself — or in someone close to you — is the first and most important step. These are the patterns worth paying attention to.
Gambling with money that was set aside for essential expenses — rent, groceries, bills or family needs.
Chasing losses — increasing bet sizes or continuing to play in an attempt to recover what has already been lost.
Feeling irritable, anxious or low when not gambling, or when you attempt to reduce or stop.
Hiding gambling activity from family members — concealing transaction history, device usage or account balances.
Borrowing money — including through informal channels familiar in Pakistan such as lending from family — to fund gambling.
Needing to gamble with progressively larger amounts to feel the same level of excitement or satisfaction.
Missing social, family or professional commitments because of time spent gambling or thinking about gambling.
Repeated unsuccessful attempts to control, cut back or stop gambling despite wanting to.
Quick Self-Assessment
Ask yourself these questions honestly. If you answer "yes" to two or more, it is worth using our responsible gambling tools or reaching out for support.
Have you ever gambled with money you knew you couldn't afford to lose — money meant for rent, food or family?
Have you found yourself spending significantly more time on gambling than you originally intended?
Have you tried to cut back or stop gambling and found it harder than you expected?
Do you keep gambling secrets from family or friends who would be concerned if they knew?
Have you ever borrowed money, or sold belongings, specifically to fund gambling?
Does gambling make you feel anxious, guilty or low after sessions — even when you win?
Have people close to you — family in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or elsewhere — expressed concern about how much you gamble?
If you answered yes to any of the above: Please consider activating a deposit or session limit right now, or request a self-exclusion through our support team. You can also reach out to recognised support resources — details further down this page.
Strict 18+ Policy
88et is an adults-only platform. Persons under 18 years of age — or below the higher minimum age required by the operator's licence jurisdiction — are strictly prohibited from registering, depositing or placing any wager on this Platform.
A minimum-age restriction does not make online gambling lawful in Pakistan. The Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977 and associated legislation apply independently of operator age policies. Users in Pakistan are personally responsible for ensuring that their participation complies with all applicable local laws.
Age verification is a mandatory part of the KYC process. Documents required include a valid CNIC (Computerised National Identity Card) or passport. Accounts will not be approved for withdrawals until age verification is satisfactorily completed. Where we have reasonable cause to suspect underage access, the account will be immediately suspended pending verification — and any associated winnings may be voided.
Protecting Young People at Home
If you share devices or a home network with minors — common across households in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and other Pakistani cities — please ensure your 88et account is secured with a strong, unique password that is not shared. Log out of your account after each session on shared devices. Consider using device-level parental controls to prevent younger family members from accessing gambling sites.
Reporting Underage Access
If you believe that a person under the minimum age has registered or is using a 88et account, please notify us immediately at [email protected]. We will treat such reports with strict confidentiality and take immediate action to investigate and, if confirmed, close the account and prevent further access.
Legal Notice: 88et does not represent that online gambling is lawful in Pakistan. The Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977 governs gambling activity in Pakistan. Age alone does not make participation lawful. Users participate at their own legal risk and personal responsibility.
Support Resources
If gambling is causing you or someone you know distress, financial hardship or relationship problems, reaching out is the right move. You are not alone and help is available.
88et Responsible Gambling Support
Our support team is trained to assist players who are concerned about their gambling behaviour. We can help you activate self-exclusion, set limits, or simply talk through your options without judgement.
Contact: Live chat (24/7) or email at [email protected] — English primary; Urdu available on request.
Mental Health & Counselling Services
Problem gambling is recognised as a behavioural health issue. Mental health professionals and counsellors who deal with addiction-related concerns are available across Pakistan's major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
We encourage players experiencing gambling-related distress to speak with a qualified health professional. Your GP or a hospital psychiatry department is a good starting point.
Community & Family Support
In the Pakistani context, family and community networks are a vital part of the support ecosystem. If you are comfortable, speaking with a trusted family member — a parent, sibling or spouse — about gambling concerns can be an effective first step toward change.
Local mosque-based counselling services and community welfare organisations in major cities also offer confidential support for individuals dealing with addiction-related issues.
Seeking Professional Help
Internationally recognised frameworks for problem gambling support — including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing — are available through qualified therapists in Pakistan. Addiction medicine specialists at teaching hospitals in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad can provide assessment and referral pathways.
If you are in immediate distress, please contact Pakistan's Umang helpline or a local mental health crisis resource. 88et cannot provide clinical support but encourages all players to seek professional help where needed.
Resource Note: The support resources described above are provided for general informational guidance only. 88et does not formally partner with or endorse any specific external organisation. Resource details may change — we encourage users to independently verify current contact information and service availability for any organisation they intend to contact.
Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often about responsible gambling on 88et.
Our Commitment to You
These are not empty promises. Each item below reflects a specific feature or policy embedded in the 88et Platform.
Enjoy 88et — Stay in Control
Responsible gambling tools are active in your dashboard right now. Set your limits before your first session — it takes two minutes and is one of the best habits you can build as a player. If you have any questions, our support team is available around the clock.
If you need immediate support, please contact our team at [email protected] or via live chat. Self-exclusion requests are processed without delay, any time of day or night.