What Is Responsible Gaming and Why It Matters
Responsible Gaming is a mindset and practice where a player maintains conscious control over their budget, time, and emotions. At 80bd, we have prioritized this from the beginning, because our members' happiness and health come first.
Online gaming is primarily a form of entertainment. But when someone starts seeing it as a source of income or repeatedly bets to recover lost money, the situation can become problematic. 80bd's responsible gaming policy is designed to prevent such scenarios.
Online gaming is growing rapidly in Bangladesh, with a large number of young people now playing regularly on mobile or desktop. With this in mind, 80bd wants every member to enjoy gaming responsibly — staying within safe limits while maintaining a healthy balance with family and everyday life.
80bd's Commitment
80bd is not just a gaming platform, it's a responsible community. Our team works continuously to ensure every member can game in a safe environment.
What Are Our Commitments
- We ensure that no one under 18 years can register or game at 80bd.
- Every member is given the option to set their own deposit and betting limits.
- Members who are struggling can voluntarily exclude themselves temporarily or permanently (Self-Exclusion).
- Support and counselling regarding gaming addiction are always kept open.
- All advertisements and promotions are created in line with our responsible gaming policy.
- Our support team is by members' side 24/7.
Signs of problem gaming
Gaming addiction doesn't appear suddenly; it develops gradually. If you see the following symptoms in yourself or someone close, action should be taken immediately:
10 Tips for Safe & Responsible Gaming
Set your budget in advance
Decide in advance how much you are willing to spend each week or month, and stick to that limit.
Stick to your time limits
Decide how long you will game each day. You can use a timer to help you stay on track.
Treat it as entertainment
Don't see gaming as a source of income. It's entertainment – like going to the movies or a restaurant.
Don't bet on emotion
Avoid gaming when you are angry, sad, or under stress.
Don't chase your losses
Accept a loss when it happens. Placing more bets to try to recover what you've lost is never a good decision.
Take regular breaks
Don't game for long periods continuously. Regular breaks help maintain good decision-making.
Don't play with borrowed money
Never game with borrowed or loaned money. Stay strictly within your own means.
Not under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Gaming under the influence impairs your judgment and significantly increases the risk of serious losses.
Use Deposit Limits
Set deposit limits in your 80bd account settings – it provides automatic protection.
Seek help when you need it
If you feel something is wrong, don't be embarrassed — reach out to our support team or a professional counsellor.
80bd Responsible Gaming Tools
Deposit Limits
Set your own maximum daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit. When the limit is reached, the system will automatically block further deposits.
Time limits & reminders
Set a daily time limit for your gaming sessions. Once the limit is reached, you will receive a reminder and your session may end automatically.
Cool-off option
You can take a break from gaming for 7 days, 1 month, or 6 months. During this period, no deposits or bets can be made on your account.
Self-Exclusion
Option to close your account long-term or permanently. Once Self-Exclusion is applied, you cannot return before the set period.
Gaming History & Analysis
You can see your complete gaming pattern, deposit, and withdrawal history so you can understand where you stand.
Support & Counselling
If you feel you have a problem, contact our Responsible Gaming support team directly. Everything is kept completely confidential.
How to Self-Exclude
If you feel gaming is having a negative impact on your life, Self-Exclusion may be the right step for you. On 80bd, the process is simple:
Go to Account Settings
After logging in, click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings".
Open the Responsible Gaming section
Click on the "Responsible Gaming" tab in your settings.
Choose Self-Exclusion
Decide how long you want to take a break – 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, or permanent.
Confirm
Confirm your decision. The account will be restricted immediately and no deposits or bets will be allowed.
Support from our team
If you have trouble doing this through Settings, contact our support team directly and they will assist you.
Protection of Minors
80bd strictly ensures that no underage person (under 18 years) can use our platform. We maintain verification processes at multiple levels.
Advice for Parents
- Install parental control software on your device.
- Keep your gaming account password out of reach of your children.
- Have an open conversation with your children about the risks of online gaming.
- If you have any concerns, let our support team know and we will act promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Play with joy, play with responsibility
Join 80bd's safe gaming environment. Use all our tools and support to enjoy within limits.