At 788wan, we believe that responsible gaming is not just a legal checkbox — it is the foundation of everything we build for our Pakistani players. Whether you are placing a PSL bet from Lahore or spinning slots in Karachi, we want every session to remain enjoyable, controlled, and within your personal limits. This page explains the tools, policies, and resources 788wan has put in place to protect every player on our platform.
Responsible gaming at 788wan means maintaining full awareness of how, when, and how much you wager — and making sure those choices never put your financial stability or personal wellbeing at risk. Millions of players across Pakistan enjoy cricket betting, live casino, and slots as a form of entertainment. The vast majority do so without any problems. But for a small number of people, gambling can develop into something more difficult to control.
The golden rule 788wan asks every player to remember: only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose. Never chase losses — a run of bad luck does not guarantee a turnaround, and attempting to recover losses by wagering more is one of the most common patterns of problem gambling. Set a budget in PKR before you start each session, and stick to it regardless of outcomes.
Similarly, gambling should never be used to relieve stress, escape problems, or cope with difficult emotions. If you find yourself logging on to 788wan to feel better after a tough day at work, or if missing a session leaves you anxious or irritable, these are signals worth paying attention to — and we are here to help.
Every 788wan player has free access to the following responsible gaming tools — no questions asked, no delays, no fees. Activate them instantly from your account settings or by contacting our 24/7 live chat support.
Set a maximum daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit in PKR directly from your account settings. Once your limit is reached, 788wan's cashier will block further deposits for the remainder of that period — no workarounds, no exceptions. Limits can be decreased immediately but increases take 7 days to activate, giving you time to reconsider.
Configure a maximum session duration so that 788wan automatically logs you out after a set period — whether that is 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. A 5-minute warning is displayed before your session ends. This tool is especially useful for players in Islamabad and Lahore who tend to play during late-night hours when time can pass unnoticed.
Assign a maximum loss threshold per day, week, or month in PKR. When your net losses reach that threshold during the defined period, 788wan will prevent further wagering until the period resets. This is one of the most effective tools for preventing the loss-chasing behaviour that characterises problem gambling.
Enable regular pop-up notifications during your gaming session that display how long you have been playing and your net session outcome in PKR. These reminders interrupt the flow of play to prompt genuine reflection — helping you decide whether to continue, take a break, or stop for the day.
Request a temporary break from gambling for a period of 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. During a cooling-off period, your account remains active for balance withdrawals but all wagering functionality is disabled. This tool is designed for players who need a short-term pause without committing to a full self-exclusion.
For players who need a more serious intervention, 788wan offers self-exclusion periods of 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or permanent exclusion. A self-excluded account cannot be reopened during the exclusion period under any circumstances. 788wan will also remove you from all bonus and promotional communications for the duration of the exclusion.
Requesting self-exclusion on 788wan takes less than five minutes. There are three ways to activate it — choose whichever method is most comfortable for you. Our team processes all self-exclusion requests with full confidentiality and without judgment.
Once logged in to your 788wan account, navigate to the "Responsible Gaming" section within your account settings panel. You will find the full suite of player protection tools here, including the self-exclusion option.
Choose the duration that fits your situation: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or permanent. You can also provide an optional note to help our responsible gaming team understand your circumstances — this information is handled with complete confidentiality.
Confirm the exclusion via the verification step sent to your registered email or mobile number. Once confirmed, the exclusion is activated within one business day and you will receive a confirmation email at your registered address.
If you prefer not to go through the account settings, you can request self-exclusion via 24/7 live chat or by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Self-Exclusion Request". Our team will process your request immediately without requiring you to log in.
Problem gambling rarely announces itself clearly. The following patterns are commonly recognised as early warning signs. If two or more of these apply to your recent gambling behaviour, we strongly encourage you to use 788wan's responsible gaming tools or seek external support.
You regularly wager more PKR than you originally intended, or dip into money set aside for rent, groceries, or family obligations in Karachi, Faisalabad, or elsewhere.
After a losing session, you immediately deposit more and place larger bets in an attempt to recover what you lost — only to lose more in the process.
Gaming sessions that you intend to last 30 minutes regularly stretch to two, three, or more hours without you noticing how much time has passed.
You feel the need to conceal the amount of time or money you spend on 788wan from your family members or close friends — a strong signal that gambling is taking up more space than it should.
You turn to gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult life events rather than as a form of light entertainment.
You find it genuinely difficult to walk away from the platform even when you are winning, continuing to play until your balance is depleted.
The following questions are adapted from internationally recognised responsible gaming screening tools. Answer them honestly — only you will see the results. If you answer "yes" to three or more questions, we recommend using one of 788wan's player protection tools immediately and considering a conversation with a professional support service.
Have you ever gambled with money that was intended for essential expenses — such as household bills, groceries, or your children's school fees?
Have you ever borrowed money or sold personal belongings in order to fund gambling?
Have you ever felt restless, irritable, or anxious when you were unable to gamble, or when you tried to cut back?
Have you ever lied to a family member, friend, or employer about how much time or money you have spent gambling?
Have you made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling?
Has gambling ever caused significant problems in your relationships, your work, or your finances?
Have you ever gambled as a way to escape personal problems or to relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression?
After losing, have you often felt a strong urge to return as soon as possible to win back what you lost?
If you answered yes to 3 or more questions: Please activate 788wan's self-exclusion or cooling-off tools immediately, and consider reaching out to a professional counselling service. You can contact our responsible gaming team 24/7 via live chat or at [email protected].
Responsible gaming tools are free, instant, and always available. Set your limits today and keep every 788wan session a positive experience.