Betting is entertainment — not a solution to life's problems. Sports88 believes every member should enjoy the thrill of the game while staying within their limits. To support that, we provide a range of protection tools and resources.
Six key measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every member
Set your own daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit. Once a limit is set, Sports88 will never allow deposits beyond that amount.
A continuous reminder of how long you have been playing. Set how frequently you want Sports88 to prompt you to take a break.
A "Reality Check" pop-up appears at set intervals, showing how long you've been playing, how much you've won, and how much you've lost.
Take a break for anywhere between 1 and 30 days. While cooldown is active, all deposits and bets are completely suspended.
If you feel your gambling is getting out of control, close your account entirely for 6 months to 5 years. Your account cannot be reactivated during this period.
If you believe a family member is betting excessively, you can contact our support team on their behalf to request restrictions on their account.
Recognising the early signs of betting addiction is crucial. If you notice these in yourself or someone close to you, take action right away.
Placing bigger bets to recover losses is the most dangerous pattern. It's essential to break free from this "chasing losses" mindset.
Lying to or hiding Sports Betting from your family or friends is a clear sign of addiction.
Using money meant for essential expenses or borrowing from others to fund your betting is a serious warning sign.
Feeling irritable, unable to sleep, or restless when you stop betting — these are signs of psychological dependence.
Finding it hard to focus at work, or spending less time with family and friends due to betting.
Struggling to stick to the limits you set for yourself, or repeatedly wanting to raise them, is an early sign of a problem.
Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Decreases take effect immediately; increases take effect after 7 days.
Effective ImmediatelySet a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a given period. Once you hit that limit, no further bets will be accepted.
Automatic ProtectionSet a daily or weekly limit on how long you can play. Once the time is up, you will be logged out automatically.
Session ControlComplete account closure for a period of 6 months to 5 years. The account cannot be reopened during this period.
Maximum ProtectionExperts suggest that spending no more than 5% of your monthly income on betting is considered safe.
⚠️ This is a guide only. Always play within your means. The possibility of losing is always there.
Answer the following questions honestly — your responses are completely private.
Set your safe betting limits in just a few steps. Once configured, Sports88 will enforce them automatically.
Please Note: Lowering your limit takes effect immediately. However, increasing a limit requires a 7-day waiting period — this is intentional, to prevent impulsive decisions from raising your limits.
Log in with your registered mobile number and password. If 2FA is enabled, enter the OTP to proceed.
Click your name in the top-right corner and look for "Account Settings" or the "Responsible Gaming" option.
In this section you'll find all your tools in one place — deposit limits, loss limits, session time, cooling-off period, and Self-Exclusion.
Choose your preferred period — daily, weekly, or monthly — and enter your spending limit.
Clicking "Confirm" activates your limit immediately. You will receive an SMS confirmation.
Responsible gaming at Sports88 is not an added rule — it is our core philosophy. We want every member to enjoy the excitement of cricket and football matches even more, but never at the cost of financial stress or emotional hardship. When betting stops being entertainment and starts feeling like a burden, that is when problems begin.
Online betting is growing rapidly in Bangladesh. During the Cricket World Cup, IPL, or the Premier League, thousands of Sports88 members play simultaneously. Staying level-headed amid all that excitement is the key to responsible betting.
There are no guaranteed wins in betting. Before placing any bet on Sports88, always ask yourself — would losing this money cause problems in my life? If the answer is yes, don't place that bet.
Simply put — the wellbeing and happiness of our members is Sports88's true measure of success. A happy, healthy member enjoys the platform for years to come. An addicted member, however, ultimately only harms themselves. That's why Sports88 has built responsible gaming tools into the platform from the very beginning, as an integral part of the experience.
We understand that asking for help can feel difficult. But Sports88's responsible gaming team is ready to assist you with complete confidentiality. Today, Help Center Reach out — no judgment, just support.
Set your betting limits, take breaks, and play with peace of mind. At Sports88, your wellbeing always comes first.