97 BD Responsible Gaming – Build Safe & Healthy Gaming Habits

Responsible Gaming means enjoying games mindfully and within healthy limits. 97 BD believes every player should set their own boundaries and find enjoyment while staying within them.

Online gaming and betting can be a great source of entertainment when enjoyed responsibly. But when gaming starts affecting other areas of your life, it becomes a problem. 97 BD is committed to building a culture of responsible gaming on our platform.

Online gaming is growing rapidly in Bangladesh, and with that comes greater responsibility. At 97 BD, we believe our most important duty is to keep players informed and safe. Our goal goes beyond winnings — we are committed to the mental and physical well-being of every user on our platform.

What Does Healthy Gaming Look Like?

Building healthy gaming habits means treating gaming as a small part of your life — never the center of it. A few simple guidelines can make gaming genuinely enjoyable:

• Only game when you are in a good headspace.
• Never game while under the influence of alcohol or any substance.
• Don't chase your losses by placing bigger bets to win back what you've lost.
• Keep gaming separate from time with family, friends, and work.
• Never treat gaming as a primary source of income.

Gaming addiction often develops gradually and can be hard to recognize early on. 97 BD wants every player to know these warning signs in advance, so they can take action before it's too late.

Watch Out for These Signs in Yourself

• Breaking your budget: You repeatedly spend beyond your set limits.
• Chasing losses: Placing bigger bets to recover your losses.
• Losing Track of Time: Hours pass by without realizing while gaming.
• Neglecting loved ones: You are gaming instead of spending time with family or friends.
• Lying: Hiding how much you're playing or spending.
• Restlessness When Not Gaming: You feel irritable or anxious when you are unable to play.
• Gaming on Borrowed Money: You're gaming with borrowed money or dipping into your savings.
• Loss of focus at work: Gaming thoughts are making it hard to focus on studies or work.

97 BD offers all registered users free access to a range of protective tools designed to help you stay in control of your gaming.

How to Enable the Tools

• Log In to Your Account Access your personal account on 97 BD.
• Go to Profile Settings Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select "Settings".
• Open the "Responsible Gaming" tab Find the Responsible Gaming section within your account settings.
• Activate Your Preferred Tool Set whichever tool you need — a deposit limit, timer, or exclusion.
• Confirm Save your changes. A confirmation message will be sent to your email.

Sometimes family members notice signs of gaming addiction before the person themselves does. If you're concerned about a loved one's gaming habits, 97 BD has some guidance that may help.

How to Help

• Listen without judgment: Express your concern without pointing fingers. Try saying, "I'm worried about you" rather than placing blame.
• Be Patient: Recovering from addiction takes time. Don't expect overnight change.
• Encourage alternative activities: Go out together, explore new hobbies.
• Seek professional help: Seek professional mental health support if needed.
• Stay aware: While helping a loved one, don't neglect your own mental health.

97 BD strictly prohibits anyone under 18 from accessing its platform. This is not just a legal requirement — it is our moral responsibility. Here is what 97 BD does to keep minors away from gaming:

• Age is verified at the time of registration.
• The KYC process verifies your National ID or birth certificate.
• Suspicious accounts are suspended immediately.
• Complaints from parents or guardians are investigated promptly and acted upon without delay.

What Parents Can Do

• Set up parental controls on your device.
• Never share your account password with your children.
• Monitor your child's online activity.
• Have an open conversation with your child about the risks of gaming.