87p | Responsible Gaming – Play Safe & Stay in Control

What Is Responsible Gaming?

Responsible gaming means approaching online casino games, slots, and sports betting — including cricket and PSL — as a form of entertainment, not as a source of income or a way to recover money you have already lost. The vast majority of people who use platforms like 87p do so without any problems. They set a budget, enjoy the experience, and move on with their day. Responsible gaming is simply the set of habits and tools that keep it that way.

Problems tend to develop gradually. What starts as occasional weekend betting on a T20 match can slowly become something you feel compelled to do every day, with increasing amounts at stake. The earlier you recognise the warning signs, the easier it is to take control before things escalate. 87p provides tools to help you manage your activity at every stage — from simple deposit limits to full account closure.

Playing to a Budget

The single most effective responsible gaming habit is setting a strict budget before you start. Decide in advance how much PKR you are willing to spend in a given week or month, and treat that amount the way you would treat money spent on any other form of entertainment — a cricket ticket, a dinner out, or a streaming subscription. Once it is gone, it is gone.

• Only deposit money you can genuinely afford to lose. Never use funds set aside for rent, bills, groceries or family commitments.
• Set your deposit limit inside your 87p account before your first deposit — not after you have already spent more than you planned.
• If you reach your budget for the week, log out and wait for the next period to begin. Do not attempt to move your limit higher in the heat of the moment.
• Track your deposits and withdrawals regularly using the account history section. Seeing the real numbers in black and white is one of the most grounding things you can do.

Managing Your Time

Time can disappear quickly when you are playing slots or watching a live casino game. This is by design — games are engaging, and it is easy to lose track of how long you have been playing. Session time reminders in your 87p account settings let you set a notification that fires after a chosen duration, giving you a natural pause to decide whether to continue.

Beyond the in-platform tools, there are simple habits that help:

• Never play when you are tired, stressed, or have been drinking. Decision-making is affected, and you are more likely to make impulsive bets you would otherwise avoid.
• Do not use gaming as a way to pass time when you are bored. Boredom-driven sessions tend to run longer and cost more than sessions with a clear purpose.
• Set a physical timer or phone alarm as a backup reminder, independent of the platform.
• Take regular breaks — step away from the screen, have a drink of water, and come back only if you genuinely want to continue.

Warning Signs to Watch For

Most people who develop a problem with gambling do not notice it happening — at least not at first. The signs tend to be gradual. Here are some honest indicators that your gaming habits may need attention:

• You find yourself thinking about your next session even when you are doing something else — at work, during family time, or while trying to sleep.
• You chase losses — betting more to try to recover money you have already lost, rather than accepting the outcome and moving on.
• You feel irritable or restless when you are not able to play, or when you try to cut back.
• You have started hiding how much time or money you spend on gaming from family members or people close to you.
• You have borrowed money, sold items, or taken from savings to fund your gaming activity.
• Gaming has started to interfere with your work, study, relationships, or daily responsibilities.
• You keep telling yourself you will stop after one more game, one more match, one more session — but you rarely do.

How to Use the Self-Management Tools

All responsible gaming tools on 87p are available directly from your account settings. You do not need to contact support to set a deposit limit or enable a session reminder — you can do it yourself in under a minute. Here is a quick overview of how each tool works:

Keeping Minors Away from the Platform

87p is strictly for adults aged 18 and above. We verify user ages during the account registration and KYC process, and any account found to belong to a person under 18 will be closed immediately with deposits returned.

If you share a device or household with younger family members, we strongly encourage you to:

• Always log out of your 87p account when you are not using it, especially on shared devices.
• Use a strong password that other family members do not know.
• Enable device-level parental controls or content filtering where available on your Android or iOS device.
• Keep the 87p app out of sight or in a folder not accessible to children.

Keeping Gambling in Perspective

Sports betting on cricket — whether it is an international T20, a PSL match, or a bilateral series — can be a genuinely fun way to engage with the game you love. Slots and live casino games are designed to be entertaining, with sounds, visuals and features that make each session feel exciting. None of that is a problem as long as you go in with realistic expectations.

The house always has a statistical edge over time. This is not a secret, and it is not something specific to 87p — it is simply how all gambling products work, everywhere in the world. A single session might go very well. Over a long period, the mathematical outcome is that the platform retains a margin. That is why it is so important to approach gaming as entertainment spending — money you have decided to enjoy, rather than money you expect to grow.

Winning streaks feel great. Losing streaks feel bad. Neither is a signal about what will happen next. Every game outcome, every bet result, is independent. There is no "due win" after a losing run. Chasing losses based on this belief is one of the most common and costly mistakes in gambling, and it is something to actively guard against.

Getting Help

If you feel that your gaming has become a problem, or if someone close to you has raised concerns, the best thing you can do is take it seriously and act early. 87p support is available 24/7 via live chat — you can request a self-exclusion, a deposit limit reduction, or a full account closure at any time, and the team will action it promptly without judgement.

Beyond the platform tools, talking to someone you trust — a family member, a close friend, or a professional counsellor — can make a significant difference. Problem gambling tends to thrive in secrecy. Bringing it into the open is often the hardest and most important first step.