Responsible Gaming

Gambling always includes a real risk of losing money. You should only play using money that you can afford to lose, without affecting your basic needs, bills, or family responsibilities.

To keep your betting safe and under control:

• Treat gambling as a form of entertainment, not a way to solve money problems.
• Set a clear budget before you start playing and respect that limit every time.
• Decide in advance how much time you will spend on the site during a day or week.
• Take regular breaks to protect your emotional balance and avoid impulsive betting.
• Do not chase losses or try to recover money by increasing bet size.
• Avoid gambling when you feel stressed, angry, sad, or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
• Keep your online betting separate from your personal and family finances.
• Monitor your activity history to learn your patterns and adjust your limits if needed.

Babu88 provides tools that help you set limits, control your play, and protect your financial and emotional wellbeing so you can enjoy gambling responsibly.

Gambling addiction can develop slowly and may be difficult to notice at first. You should pay attention to warning signs in your own behavior or in someone close to you. This condition is serious and needs careful attention and support.

Common signs that betting may be turning into an addiction:

• Spending more money on gambling than planned, on a regular basis.
• Feeling an urge to keep playing longer, even when you are tired or want to stop.
• Trying to win back lost money by placing bigger or more frequent bets.
• Hiding or lying about gambling activity, spending, or time online.
• Using loans, selling belongings, or using money meant for bills or family needs to gamble.
• Feeling restless, irritated, or low when you cannot place bets.
• Ignoring work, study, family, or social duties because of betting.
• Thinking about gambling most of the day, planning the next session, or reliving past wins.
• Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, conflict, or other emotional problems.
• Repeated failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling on your own.

Betting addiction needs active steps and regular support. Early action can protect your financial, mental, and family life.

Practical recommendations that can help you prevent or combat gambling addiction:

• Set strict daily, weekly, or monthly deposit and loss limits in your account and do not increase them.
• Fix a maximum session time and log out once the time ends.
• Keep a simple record of money and time spent on gambling so you see your real activity.
• Separate your gambling balance from your main bank account and family budget.
• Avoid keeping payment methods saved if that makes quick deposits too easy.
• Turn off notifications and marketing messages if they trigger you to bet more.
• Take regular cooling-off breaks from the site when you feel pressure to play.
• Use self-exclusion tools to block access for a chosen period if you lose control.
• Share your struggle with a trusted family member or friend to gain support and accountability.
• Contact professional support services or counsellors who work on gambling problems in Bangladesh.

Help for gambling addiction is available and confidential. Talking to a neutral, trained person can provide structure, emotional support, and useful tips to regain control.

Main external support options for people in Bangladesh include:

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Dhaka: mental health services and referrals for addiction-related issues – http://www.nimh.gov.bd
• Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists: list of qualified psychiatrists and mental health professionals – http://www.bapbd.org
• Moner Bondhu: online and phone-based psychological support and counselling – https://www.monerbondhu.org
• Kaan Pete Roi (emotional support helpline): 24/7 listening service for people in distress – https://www.kaanpeteroi.org
• BRAC Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme: community-based counselling and referrals – https://www.brac.net (search for mental health services)
• Local clinical psychologists and counsellors in Dhaka, Chittagong, and other major cities who have experience in treating addiction and compulsive behaviors.

If you feel you are losing control over your gambling, you can contact Babu88 customer support for information on limits, self-exclusion, and account control options. Our team can guide you to responsible gaming tools and share details about external support.

You can reach Babu88 support in Bangladesh through:

• Live chat on the official website, available from your account area.
• Email support through the help centre section of the site.
• In-site message form in your account profile or support area.
• Frequently asked questions and responsible gaming policy pages for written guidance.