Gaming on sq98 should always be enjoyable — a bit of fun alongside cricket, PSL season or a casual slots session. This page covers the tools and habits that help keep it that way.
Every sq98 account comes with a set of free responsible gaming tools. You do not need to ask for permission to use them — they are right there in your account settings.
Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much PKR you can deposit into your sq98 account. Once the limit is reached, no further deposits are accepted until the period resets. Limits take effect immediately and can only be lowered instantly — raising them requires a 48-hour cooling period.
Choose how long you want each gaming session to last. When your chosen time is up, sq98 will show a reminder prompting you to take a break. It is a simple nudge — but it works. Many players find that a 30 or 60 minute session limit keeps things enjoyable without it becoming a habit.
Need a short break? A cool-off period lets you temporarily pause your account for 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. During this time you cannot log in, deposit or place bets. It is ideal when you feel you need a step back without committing to a full self-exclusion.
If you feel your gaming is getting out of hand, self-exclusion lets you close your access to the platform for a longer period — 3 months, 6 months, 1 year or permanently. During self-exclusion your account is locked and you cannot create a new one. Contact support to activate this at any time.
Set a maximum loss amount in PKR over a daily, weekly or monthly period. When your losses hit the limit you have chosen, the platform will prevent further bets until the period resets. This is one of the most effective ways to make sure gaming stays within a budget you are comfortable with.
Check your complete transaction and gaming history at any time from account settings. Deposits, withdrawals, game sessions and bet history are all logged clearly in PKR. Understanding your own patterns is often the first and most useful step in staying in control.
Responsible gaming simply means treating betting and casino play as a form of entertainment — the same way you might go to a cinema or watch a PSL match with friends. You set aside a fixed budget, you enjoy the experience and when the budget is done, you stop. The key word there is control.
At sq98 we want every player in Pakistan to have a good time on the platform. That means providing the tools, information and support needed to help you make informed decisions about how you play. It also means being honest: gaming involves real money and real risk. The outcome is never guaranteed. Sports betting, slots, live casino and fish games are all designed around chance, and the house always maintains a statistical edge over time.
This is not meant to put you off — millions of people enjoy gaming responsibly every day. But understanding the reality of how these games work is the foundation of responsible play. Once you accept that wins are a bonus rather than an income source, the whole experience becomes much more relaxed and enjoyable.
The Golden Rule: Only ever wager money you can comfortably afford to lose without it affecting your day-to-day life, bills, family commitments or financial responsibilities.
Responsible gaming at sq98 covers three areas: your budget, your time and your emotional state. Managing all three keeps the experience positive. When one of these slips — when you are chasing losses, spending more than planned or gaming when you are stressed or upset — that is when problems can start to develop.
Problem gambling does not happen overnight. It usually builds gradually, which makes it easy to miss the early signs. Here are the patterns that suggest it might be time to take a step back:
Increasing your bets or continuing to play specifically to win back money you have already lost is one of the clearest early warning signs.
Regularly playing for much longer than you intended — and feeling surprised by how much time has passed — is a sign your sessions need a boundary.
Using money set aside for rent, groceries, utility bills or family expenses for gaming deposits is a serious warning sign that needs immediate action.
Using gaming to deal with stress, anxiety, boredom or relationship problems means the activity has shifted from entertainment to a coping mechanism.
Feeling the need to conceal how much time or money you spend on gaming from family or friends is a clear signal that something is off.
If you find that the same bet amounts no longer feel exciting and you keep increasing stakes to get the same thrill, this is a sign to pause and reassess.
Honest Check: If two or more of the above signs feel familiar to your current gaming habits, we strongly encourage you to use the cool-off or self-exclusion tools in your account, or speak to our support team who can activate them on your behalf.
A gaming budget is simply the amount of money you decide — before you start — that you are willing to spend. It is separate from your income, savings and everyday expenses. Think of it the same way you would budget for entertainment: you would not spend your entire month's salary on cinema tickets, and the same logic applies here.
Here is a practical approach to setting a gaming budget that works for Pakistani players:
A few other practical points worth keeping in mind:
Tip: Setting your sq98 deposit limit to exactly your monthly gaming budget is the simplest way to make sure the platform enforces your own decision automatically — without relying on willpower alone.
All responsible gaming tools on sq98 are accessible directly from your account. Here is how to set them up:
Visit sq98.pro or open the app and log in with your registered credentials.
Tap or click your profile icon in the top corner and select "Account Settings" or "Responsible Gaming" from the menu.
Select from deposit limits, loss limits, session time reminders, cool-off period or self-exclusion depending on what you need.
For financial limits, enter the PKR amount. For time-based tools, select the duration. Review the setting before confirming.
Lower limits and restrictive tools activate straight away. Increasing a limit requires a 48-hour waiting period as a deliberate safeguard.
If you have any difficulty setting limits through your account, contact our 24/7 support team via live chat and they will set them for you on request — no questions asked, no pressure.
Take a moment to reflect honestly on the questions below. There are no right or wrong answers — this is purely for your own awareness. If several of these questions make you think, it is worth considering one of the tools above.
Have you ever spent more on gaming than you originally planned for that session?
Have you ever continued playing in order to try and win back money you had already lost?
Has gaming ever caused you to neglect work, studies, family time or daily responsibilities?
Have you ever borrowed money — from anyone — to fund a deposit or continue playing?
Do you ever feel anxious, irritable or restless when you are not able to access the platform?
Have you ever hidden the amount of time or money you spend on gaming from people close to you?
If you answered yes to two or more questions: We recommend setting deposit and session limits now, or taking a cool-off break. Our support team is available 24/7 if you want to talk through your options without any judgement.
sq98 is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We take this seriously. During registration, date of birth is required and accounts suspected of being registered by minors are suspended pending verification.
If you share a device — a phone, tablet or computer — with younger family members, we recommend the following:
If you believe a minor has accessed an sq98 account, contact our support team immediately. The account will be reviewed and if confirmed, access will be blocked and any deposits refunded where possible. Winnings earned by an underage account will not be paid out under any circumstances.
Age Verification: sq98 may request identity verification at any point. Users who cannot confirm they are 18 or over will have their account suspended until they do so. This is a firm policy with no exceptions.
Common questions about responsible gaming tools on sq98.
Beyond responsible gaming, here is what makes sq98 the platform of choice for Pakistani players.
Full PSL coverage, T20 internationals and all major Pakistan home series with live in-play markets and real-time odds in PKR.
The sq98 Android and iOS apps are built for Pakistani networks — fast even on 4G, stable and easy to use on any screen size.
Instant PKR deposits and withdrawals via JazzCash, Easypaisa, Raast, bank transfer and mobile wallets — no conversion fees.
Slots, live casino, fish games and table games all under one account. No need to jump between multiple platforms.
Live chat support around the clock. Whether it is a limit query, a payment issue or a responsible gaming request, the team is always there.
TLS encryption, hashed passwords and PCI-compliant payment processing keep your account and PKR transactions safe at all times.