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Responsible Gaming – Play Smart With Cricket Bet

Betting is entertainment, plain and simple. Cricket Bet gives you the tools to keep it that way — deposit limits, session controls, self-exclusion and honest self-assessment, all built into the platform so you stay in charge of your experience.

18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Betting should never be a way to earn money or cover debts.
18+
Minimum age to register and play
PKR 0
Cost to set deposit limits on your account
24hrs
Cooling-off period before limits can be raised
Instant
Self-exclusion applied the moment you request it

Tools That Keep You in Control

Every one of these tools is available to all registered players at no cost. Use as many or as few as you need.

Deposit Limits

Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much PKR you can deposit. A limit can be reduced immediately — but if you want to raise it, a 24-hour cooling-off period applies automatically.

Session Time Reminders

Set an alert that pops up after you have been logged in for a set amount of time — 30 minutes, 1 hour, whatever works for you. It is a simple nudge to step back and check in with yourself.

Self-Exclusion

Need a proper break? Self-exclusion locks you out of your account for a period you choose — from a week to permanently. During exclusion you will not receive any promotional messages either.

Loss Limits

Put a ceiling on how much you are willing to lose in a day, week or month. Once that limit is reached, the platform stops accepting bets until the period resets — no exceptions.

Reality Checks

On-screen notifications show you exactly how long you have been playing and your net result for the session. No estimates — actual numbers, right there, so you always know where you stand.

Cool-Off Period

Not ready for full self-exclusion but need a short break? A cool-off period pauses your account for 24 hours, 48 hours or up to 7 days while you decide how you want to proceed.

Betting Is Entertainment — Not a Source of Income

At Cricket Bet, we genuinely believe that betting on cricket, PSL matches, T20 internationals, football and casino games should be an enjoyable pastime — not something that causes stress, financial strain or problems at home. We have built responsible gaming tools directly into the platform because we want our players to stay in control, not because we are forced to.

Pakistan has a huge passion for cricket. From watching PSL live to following T20 internationals and world cups, cricket is part of everyday life for millions of people. Adding a small, planned bet to a match can make watching it even more exciting. The key word there is "planned." Betting with a fixed budget that you are comfortable losing is a completely different experience from chasing losses or depositing more than you intended.

This page explains how to use the tools available to you on Cricket Bet, what warning signs to look out for, and what to do if betting starts to feel like something other than entertainment. There is no judgement here — these situations are more common than people realise, and acknowledging it is genuinely the hardest part.

How to Use Your Responsible Gaming Tools

1
Log in to your Cricket Bet account

All responsible gaming settings are managed from your account dashboard. They are available 24/7 at no charge.

2
Go to Account Settings → Responsible Gaming

You will find all available tools grouped in one place — deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, reality checks and exclusion options.

3
Set your limits before you start a session

The best time to set a deposit or loss limit is before you deposit, not during play. Setting limits when you are calm and clear-headed gives you the most protection.

4
Contact support if you need immediate help

If you want to self-exclude or apply a limit right now and need assistance, contact our support team directly. Self-exclusion requests are actioned immediately — you will not be asked to wait.

Important: Responsible gaming limits that reduce your deposit cap or initiate self-exclusion take effect immediately. Requests to increase a limit or end a cool-off period will always involve a waiting period — this is intentional and cannot be overridden by support staff.

Budgeting: The Single Most Effective Tool

Before any platform feature, the most powerful responsible gaming tool you have is a simple budget. Decide in advance — before the PSL game starts, before you log in — exactly how much you are going to deposit and treat that as the cost of your entertainment for the evening. If you win, great. If you lose it all, that was the entertainment budget and the session is over.

This sounds obvious, but it is surprisingly easy to lose track of in the moment. A match goes into the last over, you have lost your first bet and the temptation to top up "just once" is strong. Having a deposit limit set in advance removes that decision from the equation entirely. The platform will not accept the deposit, so you do not have to rely on willpower alone.

A useful way to think about it: if you went to a cinema to watch a PSL highlights show, you would pay for the ticket and accept that the money is spent regardless of whether the show was what you expected. Apply the same thinking to betting. The PKR you deposit is the ticket price — money spent on an experience, not an investment.

Time Management While Betting

Losing track of time is one of the most common experiences for people who enjoy online betting. A T20 match runs for three hours, but with pre-match markets, live betting and then post-match casino games, it is easy to still be on the platform at 2 AM when you had planned to stop at midnight. This is not a character flaw — it is just how engaging live sports betting can be.

Session time reminders on Cricket Bet are there precisely for this reason. Set a reminder for 60 or 90 minutes and when it appears, actually pause and ask yourself: am I still enjoying this, or am I just chasing? If the answer is unclear, that is usually a sign to log out and come back another day.

A practical tip that works for many players: close the app or browser tab when your planned session ends, not when you feel ready to stop. Feeling ready to stop and actually stopping are two very different things in the middle of an exciting match. Closing the tab makes the decision for you.

Tip for PSL season: During high-volume cricket seasons like PSL, it is worth setting weekly rather than daily limits. Match frequency increases and it is easy to bet more often simply because there are more opportunities. A weekly cap keeps your total spending in check across the whole week.

Warning Signs to Watch

Betting more than you originally intended in a single session

Depositing again immediately after losing to try to win it back

Thinking about betting when you should be focused on work or family

Feeling irritable or restless when you are not able to bet

Keeping your betting activity hidden from people close to you

Betting with money set aside for bills, rent or essential expenses

Feeling you need to win back losses before you can stop playing

Account Self-Exclusion

Log in to your account → Settings → Responsible Gaming → Self-Exclusion to activate immediately.

Set a Deposit Limit

Choose daily, weekly or monthly PKR limits. Reductions apply instantly; increases require a 24-hour wait.

Contact Support

Reach us via live chat anytime. Responsible gaming requests are handled as a priority — no waiting in queue.

View Your Bet History

Your full transaction and betting history is always available in your account. Review it regularly to stay aware of your activity.

18+ Platform
Cricket Bet is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Identity verification is required and underage accounts are closed immediately with funds returned to source.

Ask Yourself These Honest Questions

This is not a clinical tool — it is a quick reality check. If you find yourself answering "yes" to several of these, it may be worth stepping back and using one of the controls available on Cricket Bet.

Have you ever spent more on betting than you planned when you started the session?

Never Sometimes Often Almost always

Do you find yourself depositing again shortly after losing, trying to recover your money?

Never Sometimes Often Almost always

Has betting ever caused arguments or tension with your family or people at home?

Never Once or twice Regularly

Have you ever used money meant for household expenses or bills to fund your betting?

Never Once More than once

Do you feel the need to keep your betting activity private from people who know you?

No Occasionally Yes, regularly

When you are not betting, do you spend time thinking about when you can bet next?

Rarely Sometimes Very often
What to do if you answered "often" or "yes" to more than two questions: This is not a diagnosis — but it is a signal worth taking seriously. Start by setting a deposit limit and a session reminder on your Cricket Bet account today. If you feel you need more support, contact our support team directly and ask to activate self-exclusion. Taking action early is always easier than waiting.

Responsible Gaming FAQs

Yes. Any request to reduce your deposit limit — whether daily, weekly or monthly — takes effect immediately. No waiting period, no confirmation delay. If you want to increase a limit you have already set, a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period applies before the increase is actioned.

Your account balance is not affected by self-exclusion. Any remaining funds stay in your account and can be withdrawn via your registered JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank account after your exclusion period ends. During exclusion, you will not be able to place bets, deposit or access casino games.

No. When self-exclusion is activated, you are automatically removed from all marketing and promotional communications — including PSL bonus offers, deposit match promotions and SMS alerts. This happens immediately and does not require a separate opt-out request.

Deposit limits on Cricket Bet apply to your overall account balance, covering all activity including cricket betting, PSL live betting, casino games and slots. You cannot currently set separate limits per product type. If you need more granular control, consider using a lower overall deposit limit to cover your intended spend across all areas.

If you are concerned about someone close to you, the most helpful first step is having an open, non-judgmental conversation with them. Encourage them to review their activity and consider using the self-assessment tools on this page. If they are open to it, they can contact Cricket Bet support directly to set limits or self-exclude. You can also contact support on their behalf to raise a concern — we will handle the matter discreetly and sensitively.

Yes. All players must confirm they are 18 or older during registration. Cricket Bet carries out identity verification checks which may include a CNIC document review. Any account found to belong to a person under 18 is closed immediately, all deposits are returned to the original payment source and no winnings are released.

Enjoy Cricket Bet — Within Your Own Limits

Set up your account today with deposit limits and session reminders from day one. Bet on PSL, T20 internationals and live casino with PKR — deposited instantly via JazzCash or Easypaisa. Play smart, stay in control.