Responsible Gaming

Gambling always involves the risk of losing money. There is no guaranteed win and you should never bet funds needed for rent, food, education, or family responsibilities.

Safe playing means:

• You treat gambling as paid entertainment, not as income or financial plan.
• You set clear money limits and time limits before you start to play.
• You accept losses as part of the experience and do not chase them.
• You protect your emotional well‑being and stop when you feel stressed or angry.

On DBBet you can:

• Set deposit limits to control how much you can add to your account in a day, week, or month.
• Use betting limits to keep stake sizes at a safe level for your budget.
• Take short breaks or longer time‑outs from your account to reset your habits.
• Monitor your transaction and playing history to learn how you gamble over time.

Responsible play helps you keep gambling as one balanced part of your life. You stay in control of your time, your money, and your decisions.

Gambling addiction can affect anyone, regardless of age, income, or background. It develops when betting becomes hard to stop and starts to harm your daily life, finances, and relationships. This is a serious condition that needs attention and support.

Warning signs that someone may have a gambling problem include:

• Thinking about gambling most of the day and planning the next play constantly.
• Needing to bet higher amounts to feel the same excitement as before.
• Trying to stop or cut down several times but failing repeatedly.
• Chasing losses by placing more bets to recover money that has been lost.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends, or lying about how much is being spent.
• Using money needed for bills, loans, or family needs to fund betting.
• Feeling anxious, angry, or depressed when trying to reduce or stop gambling.
• Borrowing money, selling belongings, or taking new loans to continue to play.
• Ignoring work, studies, or home duties because of time spent on betting.
• Gambling after drinking alcohol or when feeling stressed, lonely, or upset.

If you see several of these indicators in yourself or someone close to you, it may be a sign of addiction. Early recognition gives a better chance to regain control and protect your wellbeing.

Betting addiction can be managed, and many players return to safe, controlled gambling or stop entirely. Honest self‑assessment and structured steps are important for recovery.

Practical recommendations that can help include:

• Admit the problem early: Accept that gambling is causing harm to your finances, emotions, or relationships.
• Set strict money limits: Fix a small, affordable gambling budget and never cross it, even if you feel pressure to win back money.
• Limit time spent gambling: Decide in advance how long you will play and use alarms or reminders to stop when the time ends.
• Use account tools: Apply deposit limits, betting limits, and session limits on DBBet to keep better control over your activity.
• Take a break or self‑exclude: Request a temporary or long‑term block on your account if you struggle to stop on your own.
• Remove payment options: Delete stored cards or e‑wallets from your gambling accounts so you cannot deposit impulsively.
• Avoid triggers: Stay away from betting when you feel stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
• Talk to someone you trust: Share your situation with a close friend or family member who can provide support and help you stick to limits.
• Seek professional support: Contact counsellors, psychologists, or local support groups in Bangladesh that deal with gambling addiction.
• Review your finances honestly: List all debts and expenses, and create a repayment plan instead of trying to cover gaps through betting.

Treatment and support can be long term, and small improvements matter. Consistent use of limits, breaks, and support services protects you from deeper harm.

If gambling is causing problems for you or someone close to you, external help can be useful. Confidential counselling, online tools, and helplines offer support, information, and practical tips for control.

Main sources of support that can be used from Bangladesh include:

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Dhaka
  Government mental health services, including support for addiction‑related issues.
  Website: https://nimh.gov.bd
• Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP)
  Professional network of psychiatrists who can refer you to specialists dealing with addiction.
  Website: https://bdpsychiatry.org
• BRAC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
  Community‑based counselling and psychosocial support that can help address harmful gambling behaviours.
  Website: https://www.brac.net (search for "mental health" services)
• Kaan Pete Roi (emotional support helpline)
  Confidential listening service for emotional distress, stress, and crisis. Volunteers can guide you towards further support.
  Website: https://www.kaanpeteroi.org
  Hotline (Bangladesh): +880 1730 211 433
• Online support resources
  International self‑help tools and information on gambling addiction, such as:
  Gamblers Anonymous: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org
  GamCare (information and self‑help tools): https://www.gamcare.org.uk

These services differ in language, availability, and focus. You can contact more than one source to find the type of support that suits your situation.

If you feel that gambling is getting out of control, you can contact DBBet customer support for guidance on limits, account tools, and self‑exclusion options. Support staff can provide information about internal controls and direct you towards professional help resources in Bangladesh.

You can reach customer support in the following ways:

• Live chat: In‑platform chat for account, limit settings, and responsible gaming questions.
• Email support: Send a detailed description of your issue, asking for responsible gaming assistance and information about self‑exclusion.
• In‑site contact form: Submit a request through the official website stating that you need help related to gambling control.

When you contact support, mention that your request concerns responsible gaming or gambling addiction. This helps your case to be handled with priority and care.