What Is Responsible Gaming and Why Does It Matter
Responsible gambling at SM 88 means betting within your financial means and emotional limits. Betting is entertainment — it should never be seen as a source of income, a way to clear debt, or a means of relieving stress.
As online betting continues to grow in popularity across Bangladesh, SM 88 believes it is our responsibility to keep every member informed. That's why we go beyond just providing tools — we also share regular guidance on healthy betting habits.
How to Recognise a Betting Problem
Many people don't realize their betting habits have crossed a healthy boundary until it's too late. Watch out for these warning signs:
| Type of Sign | What's Visible |
|---|---|
| Financial | Using betting funds to cover bills, or borrowing money to place bets |
| Behavioural | Chasing losses with bigger bets, unable to stop |
| Social | Hiding your betting from family or friends, or lying about it |
| Mental | Feeling restless when not betting, constantly thinking about the next wager |
| Time | Spending hours betting instead of giving time to work, studies, or family |
If you notice two or more of the above signs in yourself, don't wait — contact SM 88 support now. We're here to help, not to judge.
Tips for Building Responsible Betting Habits
Set a budget before you start
Before you log in to SM 88, decide in advance the maximum amount you're willing to spend that day. Once that budget is gone, stop — that's it for the day. Continuing to play "just a little more" after a win is often where things start to go wrong.
Don't Chase Your Losses
After a losing streak, it's tempting to think "one more win and I'll break even" — but that's exactly the most dangerous mindset. On SM 88, every bet is independent; previous results have no bearing on the next one.
Set Aside Your Winnings
Withdraw a portion of your winnings rather than putting everything back on the line. Reinvesting all of it almost always leads to walking away empty-handed. Enjoy some of what you've won — that's part of playing responsibly.
Take a Break
Betting for hours on end isn't good for you. Step away every now and then — grab a cup of tea, take a short walk. SM 88's session timer can remind you to do this automatically.
How to Set Up Self-Exclusion — Step by Step
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1Go to Profile Settings
After logging in, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Security Settings".
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2Find the "Responsible Gaming" option
Go to the Settings page and look for the "Responsible Gaming" section — all the tools you need are available there in one place.
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3Choose self-exclusion and set your preferred duration
Choose from 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years — whatever works best for you. A cooling-off period is also available here.
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4Confirm with OTP
Confirm your self-exclusion using the OTP sent to your mobile. A confirmation email will be sent to you once it takes effect.
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5Also available via live chat
If you're uncomfortable doing it yourself or need help, just reach out via live chat — our support team will take care of it for you right away.
If you attempt to open a new account while a self-exclusion is active, SM 88 will automatically detect and block it.
Age Verification (18+) — Protecting Minors
SM 88 strictly prohibits anyone under 18 from accessing the platform. Date of birth is verified at registration, and a valid ID is required during KYC to confirm age.
If there are minors in your household, use the parental lock feature on the SM 88 app or website on your device. Never type your password in front of children.