What is Responsible Gaming and why does it matter?
Responsible Gaming means keeping gaming a healthy, controlled, and enjoyable experience. At pg77, we believe gaming is a form of entertainment — not a livelihood, and not a tool to relieve stress. Problems begin the moment those boundaries are crossed.
Online gaming is growing rapidly in Bangladesh. In this environment, pg77 is committed to ensuring its users play in a healthy and mindful way. That's why we don't just offer games — we also provide tools and resources to help you stay in control.
Signs of Problem Gaming
Many people don't realise when their gaming habits are becoming a problem. Watch out for these warning signs:
pg77's Responsible Gaming Tools
Pg77 provides a range of tools to help you stay in control of your gaming. Using them is entirely up to you, but we strongly encourage you to take advantage of these features regularly.
- Deposit Limit: Set a maximum deposit amount per day, week, or month in advance. Once configured, the limit takes effect immediately.
- Session Time Limit: Set a time limit for how long you play in one session. You'll receive an automatic alert once that time is up.
- Loss Limit: Once you reach a set loss amount, your game will automatically stop — preventing excessive losses in a single day.
- Reality Check: At regular intervals, you'll be reminded of how long you've been playing and how much you've won or lost.
- Self-Exclusion: Self-suspend your account for anywhere between 7 days and 6 months.
- Permanent Closure: If you feel you need to stop gaming altogether, you can permanently close your account through our support team.
Minor Protection
Pg77 is strictly for users aged 18 and above. We take the following steps to prevent underage gaming:
- Age verification is mandatory at the time of registration.
- Government-issued ID is verified as part of the KYC process.
- Suspicious accounts are subject to investigation at any time.
- Accounts identified as belonging to minors are closed immediately.
Mental Health & Gaming
Research shows that excessive gaming can sometimes be linked to stress, anxiety, and depression. Many people turn to gaming to escape loneliness or problems, which tends to create more issues in the long run.
Pg77 cares about your mental well-being. That's why we recommend:
- Play only for enjoyment — never to escape a bad mood.
- Take regular breaks and make time for physical activity.
- Spend time with family and friends — don't let gaming replace your social life.
- Never try to recover financial difficulties through gaming.
Simple rules for responsible gaming
Following a few simple rules in your daily gaming routine is all it takes to play responsibly. The checklist below serves as a quick reference guide:
- Set a budget first: Before you start playing, decide how much you can afford to spend — write it down or keep it firmly in mind.
- Treat lost money as gone: Think of what you spend on gaming as an entertainment expense — don't expect to get it back.
- Don't play under the influence: Playing under the influence of alcohol or other substances impairs your judgment and makes responsible decisions harder.
- Set a time limit: Don't play outside your set hours for the day.
- Don't play when you're feeling down: Gaming out of anger, sadness, or frustration leads to poor decisions.
- Know when to stop on a win: Continuing to play after a winning streak often leads to significant losses.