Gambling is entertainment — not a way to generate income or solve financial problems. At 98qkr, we provide the tools, information and support to help every Pakistani player stay in control of their play, every session.
Our Commitment
At 98qkr, we believe that a well-informed player is a safer player. Whether you are following Pakistan's Test cricket, watching PSL T20 action from Lahore or Karachi, or enjoying a live dealer session late on a Rawalpindi evening, the experience should remain something you choose to do — fully in control and within your own financial means.
Problem gambling is real and affects people across all demographics. The signs are not always obvious, and the shift from recreational play to harmful play can be gradual. That is why we have built responsible gambling tools into the core of the 98qkr platform — not as an afterthought hidden in account settings, but as front-and-centre features every registered user can access at any time, without friction and without judgment.
This page covers what responsible gambling means to us, the practical tools available to you, warning signs to watch for, and where to seek support if you or someone you know needs it. None of this constitutes legal or medical advice — for professional help, please contact a qualified support service.
Pakistan Legal Reminder: Gambling activity is subject to Pakistan's Prevention of Gambling Act 1977 and other applicable local laws. 98qkr does not hold a Pakistani gambling licence. Users are solely responsible for understanding the legal position in their jurisdiction before participating in any gambling activity.
The Golden Rules of Safe Play
Set a personal budget before each session and treat it as the cost of entertainment. Never deposit rent money, savings, or funds needed for essentials like food, school fees or utility bills.
Use deposit limits, loss limits and session-time reminders before your session begins. Limits set in advance are far more effective than decisions made mid-session.
Chasing losses is one of the most common pathways to problem gambling. No streak, no bonus and no betting strategy guarantees a profit. Walk away when your session budget is reached.
Fatigue, stress or emotional upset impairs decision-making. If you are playing to escape a difficult day or feeling anxious about losses, take a break or activate a cooling-off period.
Gambling should never take priority over family time, work, studies, health or relationships. If it does, that is a sign to pause and seek support.
Account Tools
Every 98qkr account comes with a full suite of responsible gambling controls. They are accessible from your account dashboard at any time — no waiting periods to activate protective limits.
Set a maximum deposit amount per day, week or month. Once the limit is reached, further deposits are blocked until the period resets. Increasing a deposit limit requires a mandatory cooling-off delay before it takes effect.
Instant to ActivateCap the total amount you can lose within a defined time period. If your net losses reach the set limit, access to real-money play is suspended for the remainder of the period.
Daily / Weekly / MonthlySet an alert to notify you when you have been actively playing for a chosen duration — 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or a custom period. A clear on-screen reminder prompts you to take stock of your session.
Fully CustomisableTake a short, temporary break from the Platform — 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days or 30 days. During a cooling-off period, your account is restricted from real-money play. You can return automatically when the period ends.
1 Day to 30 DaysRequest a long-term or permanent exclusion from the 98qkr Platform. Self-exclusion is processed promptly and cannot be reversed during the exclusion period, regardless of subsequent requests. This is the strongest protection tool available.
Irrevocable During PeriodReview your full deposit, withdrawal and gameplay history at any time through your account. Transparency about your own activity is one of the most effective self-monitoring tools available.
Full Transaction HistoryHow to Activate Limits
Access the Platform through your registered email and password.
Navigate to the Responsible Gambling or Player Safety section of your account settings.
Choose from deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, cooling-off periods or self-exclusion.
Set your preferred amount or duration and confirm. Protective limits take effect immediately. Limit increases require a cooling-off delay.
Need help? If you cannot locate the responsible gambling tools in your account, contact the 98qkr support team via Live Chat at any time. Support agents can assist you in activating any limit or exclusion immediately.
Warning Signs
Problem gambling can develop gradually. These are some of the common signs that gambling may have shifted from entertainment to something more serious — in yourself or someone you know.
Continuing to gamble after a losing session in an attempt to "win back" money — often resulting in larger losses. Chasing is one of the earliest and most reliable indicators of problem gambling.
Concealing deposits, withdrawals or play sessions from family members, partners or friends — whether out of shame, fear of judgment or to avoid being asked to stop.
Depositing money needed for rent, household expenses, loan repayments, school fees or everyday bills — rationalising it as "just this once" or "I'll put it back when I win."
Feeling anxious, irritable, depressed or restless when not gambling — or gambling specifically to relieve stress, anxiety or boredom rather than for entertainment.
Gambling taking time and attention away from family obligations, work, studies or social relationships — particularly if others have raised concerns about your gambling habits.
Progressively increasing bet sizes to achieve the same level of excitement or engagement — similar to the tolerance effect seen with other behavioural or substance dependencies.
Self-Reflection
Honest self-reflection is the first step towards understanding your relationship with gambling. The questions below are not a clinical diagnostic tool — they are prompts to help you think clearly about your own behaviour. If you answer "yes" to several of them, it is worth speaking to a support professional.
This self-assessment is voluntary and anonymous. None of your responses are recorded or transmitted to 98qkr. It is purely for your own personal reflection.
Professional Assessment: For a more thorough evaluation, recognised problem-gambling screening tools — such as the PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index) — are available through qualified healthcare and support organisations. The support section below lists resources that can connect you with professional guidance.
Have I ever deposited more than I originally planned to in a single session?
Have I continued playing to try to win back money I had already lost?
Have I hidden my gambling activity — or the amount I spend — from people close to me?
Have I ever used money set aside for bills, family expenses or savings to fund gambling?
Do I feel anxious, irritable or low when I am not able to gamble?
Has gambling ever caused conflict with my family, partner, employer or friends?
Have I tried to cut down or stop gambling but found it difficult?
If you recognise two or more of these patterns in your own behaviour, please consider speaking to a support service. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Contact our 24/7 Live Chat to start a conversation.
18 years of age is the absolute minimum. The operator's licence jurisdiction may require a higher minimum age — in which case that higher age applies.
Underage Protection
98qkr strictly prohibits access by anyone under the minimum eligible age. We conduct age verification as part of the KYC process — real-money features require completed verification before they are activated.
If you share a device or household with anyone under 18 — whether in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad or anywhere else in Pakistan — we strongly recommend the following protective steps:
Never save your 98qkr login credentials in a shared browser profile. Use a unique, strong password not known to other household members.
Lock your phone, tablet or computer with a PIN, fingerprint or face recognition — particularly on devices used by multiple people in your household.
Consider browser-level parental control tools or network-level filtering to restrict access to gambling sites on shared household devices.
Always log out of your 98qkr account fully after each session, particularly on shared or family devices. Do not rely on browser session expiry alone.
Get Help
If gambling is causing harm to you or your family, professional support is available. The resources below are recognised organisations that provide confidential assistance for gambling-related issues. Contact details are available through their respective organisations.
A leading UK-based responsible gambling organisation providing information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. Offers a confidential national helpline and online chat service.
International ResourceAn international fellowship of individuals who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from a gambling problem.
Peer Support NetworkProvides free information, advice and support to help people make safer choices about gambling. Offers self-assessment tools, treatment referrals and a 24/7 helpline for those affected.
Free Support & ToolsOur 24/7 support team can help you activate any responsible gambling tool — deposit limits, self-exclusion, cooling-off periods — immediately, without judgment and in complete confidence.
Available 24/7Important note on support resources: GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous and BeGambleAware are independent organisations. They are mentioned here as widely recognised responsible-gambling resources available to users in many jurisdictions. 98qkr does not have a commercial relationship with these organisations. For Pakistan-specific mental health support, please consult a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional in your city. Users in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar can access mental health services through local hospitals and registered counselling practices.
Strongest Protection
Self-exclusion is the most powerful responsible gambling tool available at 98qkr. When you request self-exclusion, your account is suspended for the duration you specify — and that suspension cannot be reversed at your own request during the exclusion period, regardless of how you may feel later.
This is by design. Self-exclusion works specifically because it removes the ability to impulsively reverse the decision in a vulnerable moment. It is not a punishment — it is a protection you give yourself.
Self-exclusion periods are available for a minimum of six months, extending to five years or permanently. We process self-exclusion requests promptly — typically within 24 hours and often immediately through Live Chat.
Please note: Self-exclusion from 98qkr does not automatically extend to other gambling platforms. If you are seeking a broader exclusion, we recommend contacting other platforms directly and consulting any multi-operator self-exclusion scheme available in the operator's licence jurisdiction.
Self-Exclusion: How It Works
Contact 98qkr support via Live Chat, Help Center ticket or email. State clearly that you wish to self-exclude and specify your preferred exclusion duration.
The support team will verify your account identity to confirm the request is from the registered account holder. This protects against accidental or third-party exclusion requests.
Your account is suspended immediately. Real-money deposits, wagers and withdrawals (beyond any pending verified balance) are blocked for the duration of the exclusion period.
A confirmation of your self-exclusion is sent to your registered email address. Keep this for your records. During the exclusion period, any attempts to log in or create a new account will be blocked.
At the end of the exclusion period, you will need to actively request reactivation. There is no automatic reinstatement. A brief responsible gambling check-in is part of the reactivation process.
Set your limits, know your budget and enjoy 98qkr as entertainment — not an obligation. If you ever need to take a break or talk to someone, our support team is one click away, around the clock.
Adults 18+ only. Gambling may be restricted under local law. Please read our Terms & Conditions before playing.