Responsible Gaming

Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss, even when the game feels safe or familiar. Outcomes are based on chance, so you should only play using money you can afford to lose.

Responsible gaming on Babu88 means:

• You treat betting as entertainment, not as a source of income.
• You set clear spending limits before you start playing.
• You decide in advance how much time you will spend on the platform.
• You keep your gambling separate from your daily financial obligations.
• You avoid chasing losses or trying to recover lost money through more play.

To support this, you can:

• Use deposit limits to control how much money you add to your account.
• Take cooling-off breaks when you feel you need a pause.
• Monitor your betting history to learn about your own behaviour.
• Keep track of your emotions and stop when gambling affects your mood.

These principles help protect your financial stability and emotional balance, so that your experience stays responsible and controlled.

Gambling addiction develops gradually and can affect your money, relationships, and mental health. It is a serious condition that requires attention and, in many cases, professional support.

Possible warning signs include:

• You think about betting frequently and plan your day around gambling.
• You increase your stakes to feel the same excitement as before.
• You gamble using money needed for bills, family needs, or savings.
• You hide your gambling activity or lie about how much you play or lose.
• You feel restless, irritated, or stressed when you try to reduce or stop gambling.
• You chase losses, trying to win back money you have already lost.
• You borrow money or sell personal items to continue betting.
• You neglect work, education, or family responsibilities because of gambling.
• You gamble longer than planned and find it hard to stop once you start.
• You feel guilt, shame, or hopelessness after playing, but you still return to gamble again.

If you recognise several of these indicators in your own behaviour, it may mean your gambling is no longer under control and you should seek help.

Addressing betting addiction requires honest self-assessment and structured changes in your habits. Babu88 encourages all players in Bangladesh to act early when gambling starts to feel difficult to control.

Useful steps include:

• Set strict limits on deposits, losses, and playing time, and do not exceed them.
• Create a personal budget where gambling money is separated from household and essential expenses.
• Keep a written record of your bets, wins, and losses to see the real financial impact.
• Schedule fixed gambling-free days each week to reduce automatic habits.
• Remove payment methods or reduce easy access to funds that you use for betting.
• Avoid gambling when you feel stressed, angry, lonely, or depressed.
• Talk openly with a trusted family member or friend about your gambling behaviour.
• Use self-exclusion tools on Babu88 if you feel unable to control your play.
• Seek advice from professional counsellors or local support services experienced in gambling problems.
• Focus on alternative activities, such as sports, hobbies, or community events, to reduce the time and attention given to gambling.

These practical measures can help you regain control and protect your long-term wellbeing.

If gambling is harming your life, professional and community support can be an important part of your recovery. You do not have to handle addiction alone, and speaking to a specialist can provide guidance, structure, and emotional support.

Main sources of external help for people in Bangladesh include:

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Dhaka
  Government mental health services that can guide you to suitable treatment for addiction and related issues.
  Website: https://nimh.gov.bd/
• Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP)
  Professional network of psychiatrists where you can look for qualified mental health specialists for addiction treatment.
  Website: https://bapbd.org/
• BRAC Counselling and Psychosocial Support Services
  Organisation providing counselling and psychosocial support that can address harmful gambling and related stress.
  Website: https://www.brac.net/
• Moner Bondhu
  Mental health platform offering online and in-person counselling for stress, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns.
  Website: https://www.monerbondhu.org/
• Lifeline Bangladesh (Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support)
  Helpline and counselling services for emotional crises, which can be helpful when gambling problems cause severe distress.
  Website: https://lifeline.org.bd/

Contacting these services can support you in managing gambling addiction and rebuilding stability in your daily life.

If you feel your gambling is getting out of control, you can contact Babu88 customer support for information about account controls, limits, and self-exclusion options. Our support team is trained to handle responsible gaming questions in a respectful and confidential manner for players in Bangladesh.

You can reach Babu88 support through:

• Live chat in your account area for real-time assistance and guidance.
• Email support for responsible gaming and account limit requests.
• In-site help centre for articles on safe gambling, tools, and responsible gaming policy.
• Social media channels listed in your account or on the official website, where you can request to be contacted by support.

Support agents can assist you in applying limits, taking breaks, or activating self-exclusion to help protect your wellbeing.