Betting on cricket, PSL matches, casino games and slots should be fun — a form of entertainment with a defined budget, not a way to earn money or chase losses. sq98 provides a set of practical tools and honest guidance to help every Pakistani user stay in control of their gaming experience from day one.
sq98 gives every registered user access to these responsible gaming features at no cost. You can find them in your account settings at any time.
Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on the total PKR you can deposit into your sq98 account. Once a limit is active, it cannot be increased for 24 hours — giving you a cooling-off window before any change takes effect. Reducing a limit takes effect immediately.
Set a session duration after which sq98 will display an on-screen reminder showing how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered. You decide the interval — 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or more. The reminder is a nudge, not a lock — it is there to keep you aware.
A periodic pop-up during active gameplay that displays your session stats — time played, total wagered and net result for the session. Reality checks are designed to break the flow just enough for you to make a conscious decision about whether to continue.
Need a short pause? Use the Take a Break option to temporarily block access to your sq98 account for a set period — 24 hours, 3 days or 7 days. During this time you cannot log in, deposit or place any bets. The break starts immediately and cannot be reversed.
If you feel your gaming habits need a longer reset, self-exclusion closes your account for a period of 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or permanently. During self-exclusion your account is fully blocked — no logins, no deposits, no bets. Contact support to activate self-exclusion at any time.
Beyond deposits, you can set separate limits on how much you wager in total or how much you are willing to lose within a given period. These limits apply across all products on sq98 — sports betting, live casino, slot games and the game lobby — giving you a single control point.
Responsible gaming is not about playing less — it is about playing with purpose. It means setting a budget before you start, sticking to it regardless of results and treating every bet as entertainment rather than investment. On sq98, the responsible gaming tools are built to support that mindset, not just tick a box.
Most Pakistani players who enjoy betting on cricket — whether it is a PSL game, a T20 international or a bilateral series — do so casually and within their means. They put aside a fixed PKR amount they are comfortable losing, enjoy the matches and move on regardless of the result. That is what responsible gaming looks like in practice: a defined budget, a clear head and no pressure to recover losses.
The problems arise when betting becomes a way to escape stress, when bets start being funded from money meant for household expenses, or when chasing a loss becomes the main motivation for the next bet. sq98 takes these signs seriously and the platform tools are designed to give users an early way to intervene — before habits become hard to manage.
An example of how a responsible player might think about their weekly allocation in PKR — before logging in.
This is an illustrative example only. Set your own limits based on your personal financial situation — never bet what you cannot afford to lose.
Knowing the difference between recreational betting and problematic gambling is important. Here are the patterns to watch out for — and the signs of healthy play.
Using money meant for groceries, rent, bills or other necessities to fund deposits on sq98. If you are dipping into household money to keep playing, that is a clear warning sign.
Placing more bets — or larger bets — to try to win back money you have already lost. This is one of the most common and damaging patterns in problem gambling. The house edge does not change based on your previous results.
Consistently playing for much longer than you intended, missing meals, sleep or family time because of time spent on the platform. If sessions regularly run far beyond what you planned, set a session time limit in your account settings.
Feeling stressed, restless or irritable when you are not able to play — or feeling the need to bet more to get the same level of excitement. These are psychological signals that gaming is moving beyond entertainment.
You decide how much PKR you are willing to spend before you log in, and you stick to that number whether you win or lose. A pre-set budget is the single most effective responsible gaming habit.
You plan your gaming sessions the same way you plan other leisure activities — a defined window of time, after which you switch off and do something else. A PSL match betting session that ends when the match ends is a good example.
You enjoy the experience of following a cricket match or spinning slots for entertainment. If you win, great — but losing the session budget does not ruin your day or motivate you to deposit more immediately.
You can walk away from a session — mid-match, mid-streak — without feeling compelled to stay. Having full control over when you stop is the clearest indicator that gaming remains in the entertainment category.
Getting your responsible gaming controls in place takes less than two minutes. Here is exactly how to do it after logging into your sq98 account.
Use your registered credentials to access your account on sq98.app or through the sq98 app available from the Download page. Make sure you are on the official domain before entering your details.
Click or tap your account icon in the top-right corner of the platform. Select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu to open your personal account management panel.
Inside account settings, find the "Responsible Gaming" or "Player Protection" tab. All tools — deposit limits, session reminders, reality checks, take a break and self-exclusion — are grouped here in one place.
Select the tool you want to use and enter your preferred value — a PKR deposit limit, a session duration in minutes, a wager cap or a break period. Confirm the setting and it will take effect immediately.
Responsible gaming is not a one-time task. Revisit your limits every few weeks to make sure they still reflect your current budget and gaming habits. Life circumstances change — your gaming limits should reflect that.
Run through this checklist once a month. If you find yourself ticking more than two or three of the concern items, it is a good time to use one of the sq98 responsible gaming tools.
I have spent more on betting this month than I originally planned to.
I have placed bets using money that was set aside for something else — bills, groceries, transport or savings.
I have stayed logged into sq98 for longer than I intended on more than one occasion this month.
After a losing session, I felt the urge to deposit again immediately to try to win the money back.
I have felt irritable, anxious or distracted on days when I have not been able to log in and play.
Someone close to me has expressed concern about the amount of time or money I spend on gaming.
I have hidden or downplayed how much I have spent on betting from family members or friends.
I find it difficult to enjoy cricket matches or other sports purely as a spectator without having a bet placed on them.
sq98 is an adults-only platform. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to register, deposit or place any bet on sq98.app under any circumstances.
Every new sq98 account requires a date of birth at registration. Accounts flagged as potentially underage are reviewed and suspended pending verification. sq98 reserves the right to request identity documents at any stage.
If children have access to your phone or computer, make sure your sq98 account is password protected and that you log out after every session. Do not save your login credentials on shared devices. Consider using device-level parental control software for additional protection.
If you suspect someone under 18 has created an sq98 account — whether in your household or otherwise — contact sq98 support through the live chat on sq98.app immediately. The team will investigate and close the account promptly, with all associated funds handled according to the Terms and Conditions.
Straight answers to questions Pakistani players frequently ask about sq98's responsible gaming tools and policies.
Set your budget, use the tools available and enjoy cricket betting, PSL markets, live casino and slot games the way they are meant to be enjoyed — as entertainment. Register today and take control of your gaming experience from day one.