At sq98, we believe gaming should always be a source of enjoyment — never stress or financial hardship. Our responsible gaming framework is built to keep Pakistani players safe, informed, and in control at every step of their journey on our platform.
Whether you play cricket betting, slots, live casino, or fishing games on sq98, our suite of player protection tools is available 24/7 — free of charge, with no judgment attached.
Every responsible gaming tool on sq98 is free, easy to activate, and available directly from your account settings — no waiting, no paperwork.
Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much PKR you can deposit into your sq98 account. Limits take effect immediately when reduced, and any increase only activates after a 24-hour cooling period — keeping impulsive decisions in check.
Define the maximum amount in PKR you are comfortable losing over a set time period. Once you reach your loss limit, sq98 will temporarily suspend betting and gaming activity until the period resets — protecting your bankroll automatically.
Set a maximum session duration so sq98 reminds you when you have been playing for a while. You can also enable automatic logout once your session limit is reached — a simple but very effective way to stay grounded during long PSL betting nights.
Need a short break? Activate a cooling-off period of 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. During this time your sq98 account will be temporarily locked for all gaming and betting activity, giving you the space to re-evaluate your habits without permanently closing your account.
If you feel that gaming has become a problem, you can request a self-exclusion from sq98 for periods of 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or permanently. During self-exclusion, your account is fully suspended and you will be removed from all sq98 marketing communications immediately.
Enable periodic on-screen reminders that display how long you have been playing, how much you have deposited, and your net gaming result for the session. Reality checks are available at 15-minute, 30-minute, or 60-minute intervals across all sq98 games.
sq98 is Pakistan's premier online gaming destination, and we take our responsibility towards our players with the same seriousness as we take the excitement of cricket betting, live casino, and slot games. Responsible gaming is not a box we tick — it is a core part of how sq98 operates, backed by our obligations under our international gaming licence.
The most important principle in responsible gaming is straightforward: gambling on sq98 should always be a form of entertainment. It should never be treated as a way to earn income, solve financial difficulties, or escape personal problems. Every time you place a cricket bet or spin the reels on a sq98 slot game, it should feel like fun — and the moment it stops feeling like fun, our tools are here to help.
Pakistani players come to sq98 from Karachi to Lahore, Faisalabad to Islamabad, and everywhere in between. We understand that life circumstances vary widely. If you are going through a difficult period financially or emotionally, we strongly encourage you to take a break from gaming and make use of our cooling-off and self-exclusion options.
Licence Requirement: sq98 operates under an international gaming licence that mandates the provision of responsible gaming tools, age verification procedures, and player protection measures. These are not optional features — they are regulatory requirements that sq98 fully embraces and actively enforces.
sq98 enforces a strict minimum age of 21 years for all players. Every new account on sq98 is subject to Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, which includes confirmation of identity using a valid Pakistani CNIC, passport, or driving licence. Players who are found to be under the age of 21 will have their accounts immediately suspended and any associated balances will be forfeited pending investigation.
We encourage all parents and guardians in Pakistan to make use of parental control software to prevent minors from accessing online gaming platforms. If you suspect that a minor has created an account on sq98, please contact us at [email protected] immediately and we will act without delay.
Problem gambling can develop gradually, and many players do not recognise the signs until the issue has already grown. Common warning signs include chasing losses, gambling with money meant for essential expenses like rent or groceries, lying to family members about gaming activity, and feeling anxious or irritable when not able to gamble. If any of these patterns sound familiar, we urge you to use our self-exclusion tool or reach out to our 24/7 support team.
One of the simplest and most effective responsible gaming steps you can take is to keep your sq98 login credentials private. Never share your password, do not allow others to gamble using your account, and always log out after your session — especially when using a shared device. sq98 accounts are personal and non-transferable under our Terms & Conditions.
Before you start any gaming session on sq98, we recommend deciding on a fixed PKR budget that you are comfortable with losing entirely. Treat this budget as the cost of entertainment for the session — similar to buying a cinema ticket or a meal out in Lahore. Deposits on sq98 can be made via JazzCash, EasyPaisa, HBL, UBL, or Meezan Bank, and our deposit limit tools allow you to enforce this budget automatically at the account level.
Our responsible gaming support team is available around the clock for all Pakistani players — including on public holidays.
Use subject line: "Responsible Gaming Request"
Requesting self-exclusion on sq98 is a simple, confidential process. Once activated, exclusion cannot be reversed until the chosen period has fully elapsed. We take these requests very seriously and process them without delay.
Visit sq98.org and log in to your registered player account using your Pakistani mobile number or email address and your password.
Go to your Account Settings and select the "Responsible Gaming" tab. All player protection tools — including self-exclusion — are listed there.
Choose your preferred self-exclusion duration: 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or permanent exclusion. Read the confirmation details carefully before proceeding.
Confirm your identity via OTP sent to your registered Pakistani mobile number. Your account will be locked immediately upon confirmation.
You will receive an email confirming your self-exclusion is active, the duration, and the earliest date on which reinstatement can be requested. You will also be unsubscribed from all sq98 marketing communications.
The following self-assessment questions are adapted from internationally recognised responsible gaming frameworks. If you answer "yes" to three or more of these questions, we encourage you to make use of sq98's self-exclusion or cooling-off tools immediately.
Join thousands of Pakistani players who enjoy sq98 responsibly every day. Our platform is built for entertainment — and our tools are here to make sure it stays that way for you.
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