At b98, we believe gaming is entertainment — full stop. Whether you are watching Cricket odds shift during a PSL match or spinning slots for a bit of excitement after work, it should stay enjoyable and comfortably within your budget. This page explains the tools, tips and support available to help you keep it that way.
Responsible gaming is not about telling you not to play. It is about making sure that when you do play — whether that is betting on a T20 match, playing online slots or trying your luck at bingo — you are doing so as a leisure activity, not as a way to solve financial problems or escape stress.
The core idea is simple: only play with money you can afford to lose, set a budget before you start and treat any winnings as a bonus rather than expected income. Gaming outcomes are random. No strategy, pattern or timing can predict what a slot machine will pay next or how a Cricket match will end.
b98 provides tools to help you stay in control. These tools are built into the platform and are completely free to use. You do not need a special reason to use them — any player who wants to manage their gaming habits more carefully is welcome to do so.
Key Principle: Gaming on b98 is for adults aged 18 and above. It is entertainment — like going to the cinema or eating out. Budget for it accordingly and it stays fun.
Treat every session as entertainment spending, the same way you would budget for a meal out or a cricket ticket. Winnings are great when they happen but should never be counted on.
Decide how much you are comfortable spending before you deposit — not after. Use b98's deposit limit tools to make sure you physically cannot exceed that amount, even in the heat of the moment.
Long sessions are when discipline slips most easily. Use session time reminders to prompt yourself to step away and reset. A break does not mean you are quitting — it means you are playing smart.
Chasing a loss is the fastest way to turn a small problem into a big one. If you have hit your session budget, stop. The games will still be there tomorrow — and so will the PSL match odds.
All of the following tools are built into your b98 account and available to every registered player at no cost. Contact b98 support to activate or adjust any of them.
Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much PKR you can deposit into your b98 account. Once the limit is reached, the platform will not accept further deposits until the period resets. You can request a limit reduction at any time; increases take a cooling-off period to come into effect.
Set a reminder that triggers after you have been logged in and playing for a set amount of time. When the reminder fires, b98 will prompt you to take a break or review how long you have been playing. It is a simple nudge that makes a real difference in longer sessions.
Not ready for a full self-exclusion but feel like you need a short break? A cool-off period temporarily suspends access to your account for a period you choose — anywhere from 24 hours to several weeks. Your account and balance are preserved; you simply cannot log in during the break.
Self-exclusion closes your b98 account for a defined period — typically a minimum of six months. During self-exclusion, you cannot register a new account and b98 will not send you any marketing communications. This is a serious tool for players who feel their gaming has become problematic and need a firm boundary.
Set a cap on how much you are willing to lose in a given period. Once your net losses reach that threshold for the day, week or month, b98 will prevent further play until the period resets. This is one of the most effective tools for keeping gaming within a comfortable budget in PKR.
Your b98 account dashboard shows a full history of your deposits, withdrawals, gaming sessions and net results. Reviewing this regularly is one of the simplest responsible gaming habits — it removes the guesswork and shows you exactly how much time and PKR you have spent over any period.
A gaming budget is just a spending category — no different to what you might set aside for eating out, entertainment or leisure each month. The difference with gaming is that losses can happen quickly if there is no limit in place, so having a clear PKR figure in mind before you open the b98 app is important.
Think about your total monthly income and your fixed expenses — rent, utilities, groceries, transport. What is left over is your discretionary spending. Gaming should come from a small, defined portion of that amount — never from money set aside for essentials, and never from borrowed funds.
The example below shows a simple way to think about it. The actual PKR amounts are yours to decide — the principle is what matters.
Rule of thumb: If losing the amount you are about to deposit would genuinely affect your ability to cover any essential expense this month, that amount is too much. Reduce it to a figure where losing it would not matter.
Decide your budget before you log in — not mid-session when excitement is high and judgment is lower.
Never borrow to play. Credit, loans or money borrowed from family and friends has no place in a gaming budget.
Set a time limit alongside your PKR limit. Both matter — long sessions cause as many problems as overspending.
Walk away when you hit your limit — win or lose. Stopping when you are ahead is just as important as stopping when you are behind.
Do not play when you are tired, upset or stressed. Emotional states affect decision-making and make it harder to stick to limits.
Use deposit limits on your b98 account so that your PKR budget cap is enforced automatically, not just by willpower.
Review your account history monthly. Seeing the actual numbers prevents gradual budget creep that is easy to miss session by session.
Keep gaming separate from sports passion. Loving Cricket and PSL is great, but betting on every match because you are a fan is a risk pattern worth watching.
Talk to someone if gaming feels out of control. Telling a trusted family member or friend can be the most effective reset of all.
Use the cool-off or self-exclusion tool if you feel you need a break — even a short one. There is no penalty for taking time away from b98.
Answer these questions honestly. They are not a clinical test — just a practical check-in to help you notice if your gaming habits are drifting in a direction worth paying attention to.
b98 is strictly for adults aged 18 and above. We take underage access seriously and use age verification processes to enforce this. However, the platform also relies on adults in the household taking practical steps to prevent minors from accessing gaming sites or apps on shared devices.
If your phone, tablet or computer is shared with children or teenagers, it is worth taking a few simple steps to make sure they cannot access b98 or similar platforms. The tools below are standard features available on most devices used in Pakistani households.
Important: Never share your b98 login credentials with anyone, including family members. Your account is registered to you personally and should only be accessed by you.
Both Android and iOS devices have built-in screen time and parental control features. You can block specific websites and apps from being accessible on your device without a PIN or password.
Your b98 username and password should be known only to you. Do not save them in a shared browser or write them somewhere accessible to children in the household.
Most browsers allow you to set up profiles with restricted access. Google SafeSearch and similar tools can reduce the visibility of gaming platforms on a shared device used by younger family members.
If you use the b98 mobile app, enable fingerprint or face ID login so that even if a child picks up your device, they cannot access the app without your biometric authentication.
Register your account, set your PKR deposit limit from day one and enjoy Cricket betting, PSL markets, slots, fish games and bingo — knowing you have the tools in place to keep it fun and in control.