Gambling should always be entertainment — never a source of financial stress or personal harm. 98ab provides every player with a full suite of responsible gambling tools and the honest information needed to make safe, informed choices.
All tools accessible from your account dashboard. Contact live chat to activate self-exclusion immediately.
At 98ab, we are clear about one thing: gambling should be something you do for enjoyment, within your means, with full awareness of the risks involved. Whether you're following PSL cricket odds, enjoying a live casino table or trying your luck on slots, every session should be approached as leisure — not as a way to make money or solve financial problems.
The reality is that gambling outcomes are determined by chance. The house always holds a mathematical edge over time. This is not a flaw in the system — it is how gambling works, and every responsible platform should say so clearly. 98ab does.
Pakistani players face a unique context. Gambling restrictions exist under domestic law — including the Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977. We do not provide legal advice, and we do not claim government authorisation or licensing from any Pakistani regulatory body. Players must make their own informed decisions about their participation based on their individual circumstances and applicable local law.
What we can control is how we run our platform. And our commitment is simple: give every player the tools, information and honest guidance they need to stay in control — at all times, across all devices, without charge.
Set a budget before you play — decide in advance how much you are comfortable spending as entertainment, and treat that amount the same way you would a cinema ticket or a meal out in Karachi or Lahore. When it is gone, the session is over.
Never chase losses — if a session goes against you, the instinct to "win it back" by betting more is one of the most common and dangerous patterns in problem gambling. Stop, step back, and return another day if you choose.
Keep gambling separate from finances — never use rent money, household expenses, savings, or borrowed funds to gamble. In Pakistan, this includes funds held in accounts you use for essential payments via Easypaisa, JazzCash or Raast — those funds are not gambling money.
Take regular breaks — set session time limits and use 98ab's built-in reminder system. Stepping away regularly helps you maintain perspective and prevents sessions from escalating unintentionally.
Keep gambling in proportion to your life — it should not replace other activities, social connections or responsibilities. If gambling is taking more of your time, attention or money than other important parts of your life, that is a sign worth paying attention to.
Understand the games — know the house edge of what you are playing. RTP (Return to Player) figures and odds are published on 98ab for transparency. No game is "due" to pay out — outcomes are independent on every spin or bet.
Six tools built into every registered account — all free, all accessible from your dashboard or via live chat support at any time.
Set a maximum amount you can deposit into your 98ab account per day, per week or per month. Once the limit is reached, the cashier will prevent further deposits until the limit period resets. You can lower your limit instantly; increases take effect after a mandatory cooling period to protect against impulsive decisions.
Cap the total amount you can lose within a set timeframe — daily, weekly or monthly. When your net losses reach the limit, wagering is suspended for the remainder of that period. This is one of the most effective tools for preventing the financial escalation associated with chasing losses. Set it before your first session.
Set a cap on the total amount you can wager (stake) across any period, independent of wins and losses. This helps players who are comfortable with their balance movements but want an upper ceiling on total activity. Particularly useful during high-intensity sporting events like PSL finals or ICC tournament knockout matches.
Configure an in-platform notification that appears after you have been actively playing for a set duration — for example, 30 minutes or one hour. The reminder prompts you to review your activity, take a break or log out. It does not end your session automatically but provides a clear, non-intrusive signal that time has passed.
Take a scheduled break from gambling without permanently closing your account. Cooling-off periods of 24 hours, 48 hours, one week or one month are available. During this period, you cannot deposit funds or place wagers. The account can be reopened once the period expires — no sooner. This is not overridable by support staff.
Request complete suspension of your account for a defined period — from one week up to permanent closure. Self-exclusion is the most serious responsible gambling measure and is activated via the support team to ensure it is intentional. Once applied, it cannot be reversed for the chosen duration. Permanent exclusion is also available on request.
Limits on 98ab are designed around a fundamental principle: it should always be easy to make your account safer, and deliberately harder to make it less safe. Here is how each limit type works in practice:
Any reduction to a deposit, loss or wager limit takes effect immediately. If you set a PKR 5,000 weekly deposit limit and then decide to lower it to PKR 2,000, the lower limit applies from the moment you save it.
Requests to increase a limit are subject to a mandatory waiting period before they take effect. This delay is intentional — it ensures that a limit increase is a considered decision, not a reactive one made in the heat of a session.
Self-exclusion cannot be reversed mid-period under any circumstances, including requests to support staff. This is by design — it means your decision to take a break is protected against impulsive reversal.
A cooling-off period locks deposits and wagering for the full duration selected. The account cannot be reopened early. Live chat cannot override this — it is a player-controlled, time-locked restriction.
Self-exclusion is available in the following durations. Contact 98ab support via live chat or email to activate — your request will be processed immediately.
98ab is strictly for adults aged 18 and over — or the higher minimum required by the applicable license jurisdiction. If you share a device with a child or young person, we strongly recommend installing parental control or content-filtering software to prevent minors from accessing gambling platforms.
If you believe a minor has accessed an account on 98ab, contact us at [email protected] immediately. We take underage access extremely seriously and will act without delay.
Recognising problematic patterns early is the most effective step you can take. These are common indicators that gambling may be moving from entertainment to harm.
Gambling with money set aside for rent, utilities, groceries or other essential expenses — or feeling financial pressure linked to gambling losses.
Consistently increasing bets or session lengths after a loss, driven by the belief that a win is "due" — particularly after a losing PSL or cricket match bet.
Concealing the frequency, amounts or nature of gambling from family members, friends or others in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi or wherever you are based.
Using gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, personal problems or emotional discomfort rather than as entertainment.
Spending significantly more time gambling than intended, with sessions regularly running longer than planned without awareness of how much time has passed.
Finding it genuinely difficult to stop gambling even when you want to, or feeling restless, irritable or anxious when you try to reduce or stop gambling activity.
Taking loans, borrowing money from family or friends, or using credit to fund gambling activity — a significant financial danger signal regardless of the amounts involved.
Gambling affecting work performance, studies, family responsibilities or other important commitments — allowing gambling to displace activities that should take priority.
Spending significant amounts of mental energy thinking about past bets, planning the next session or working out how to get more funds to gamble with.
This brief self-assessment is not a clinical diagnostic tool. It is a private, visual prompt to help you reflect honestly on your gambling habits. No data is recorded or submitted.
If you or someone close to you is experiencing difficulties related to gambling, professional support is available. The following is general guidance only — for specific support in your situation, please seek qualified professional advice.
In Pakistan, general practitioners and mental health professionals at public and private hospitals in cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi can provide guidance on behavioural compulsions including gambling disorder. Mental health awareness in Pakistan has grown significantly, and seeking help is a positive, practical step.
Sharing concerns with a trusted family member, friend or community leader is often an important first step. In Pakistani communities, family support networks play a strong role in helping individuals address personal challenges — including those related to gambling.
Internationally recognised organisations such as GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous and BeGambleAware publish extensive self-help resources, helpline access information and guidance for those affected by problem gambling. These resources are accessible online and provide evidence-based guidance regardless of location. These are text-only mentions for informational context — 98ab has no affiliation with these organisations.
Our support team is available 24/7 via live chat and at [email protected]. We can immediately activate deposit limits, cooling-off periods or self-exclusion on your account. Any responsible gambling request made to support is handled confidentially and processed without delay — we will never try to talk you out of using these tools.
Whether you want to set a limit, take a break or understand your rights — 98ab's responsible gambling tools are designed to put you in control. Review our policies or get in touch with our support team right now.
Local laws in Pakistan may restrict gambling. 98ab does not claim government authorisation or licensing from any Pakistani regulatory body. This page is not legal advice. Players are responsible for compliance with applicable local law.