Crickes was built specifically for Pakistani players — PKR accounts, local payment methods, and a product centred on the sports and games Pakistanis actually care about. Here is the full story of where we started and where we are headed.
Crickes is an online sports betting and live casino platform designed from the ground up for the Pakistani market. The name says it directly — cricket is at the centre of what we do, because cricket is at the centre of Pakistani sports culture. But the platform has grown well beyond that single sport into a full-service betting and gaming destination that covers football, esports, live casino, and more.
The team behind Crickes spent time on other international platforms before building this one, and the frustration was always the same: products that were clearly designed for a European or South Asian market in general, then adapted as an afterthought for Pakistan. Currency conversion eating into your balance. Payment methods that half the user base could not access. Cricket markets that did not even cover PSL properly. None of that was acceptable, so we built something different.
From day one, the Crickes account balance works in PKR. You deposit in PKR via JazzCash, Easypaisa, Raast or bank transfer. You place bets in PKR. Your winnings land in your account in PKR, and when you withdraw — whether to your JazzCash wallet, an Easypaisa account or a bank account — the amount you see is the amount you get, without any conversion step in between. That single decision — operating natively in PKR — changes the experience significantly for Pakistani users compared to platforms running on USD or EUR as a base currency.
On the sports side, cricket takes priority. PSL is covered from the first match of the group stage through to the final, with dozens of betting markets available per match — not just the basic match winner but innings totals, top batsman, total sixes, in-play ball-by-ball markets, and more. T20 internationals involving Pakistan and other major cricket nations are covered throughout the year. ODI series, Test matches and major domestic competitions from other countries are also available, giving cricket fans a continuous calendar to follow and bet on across the year.
Football comes second in terms of Pakistani user interest, and Crickes reflects that. The Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Champions League and Europa League are all covered. Live in-play football betting is available for major fixtures, and the same PKR balance covers football and cricket without any separate account or wallet needed.
The live casino section brings a different kind of experience — real dealers, real tables, running around the clock. Blackjack, roulette, baccarat and game show formats are all available. For users who want something beyond sports betting, the live casino gives Crickes a second core product that stands on its own.
We are also aware that esports is growing fast in Pakistan, particularly among younger users. CS2, Valorant and Dota 2 have real communities here, and familiarity with those games translates into informed betting decisions. The esports section on Crickes covers major international tournaments continuously, with match winner, map winner and other game-specific markets available.
Responsible gaming is not a footnote for us. Crickes is for adults aged 18 and above only, and the platform provides deposit limit tools, session time reminders and self-exclusion options for any user who needs them. Betting is entertainment with a budget — not a financial strategy. We are clear about that with all our users.
A note on licensing: Crickes does not claim any Pakistan government licence, regulatory approval or official endorsement. We do not make representations about legal status in any jurisdiction. Users are responsible for understanding the laws applicable to them in their location.
Responsible Gaming: Crickes is for adults aged 18 and above. Set a weekly deposit limit before your first bet. The tool is in your account settings and takes under a minute to configure. Bet within your entertainment budget — not beyond it.
The team identified the gap in the market — Pakistani users had no PKR-native platform that took cricket seriously. Research into local payment infrastructure and user needs began.
Cricket and PSL markets went live first. JazzCash and Easypaisa integration completed, allowing users to deposit and withdraw in PKR without any conversion step.
Live dealer tables were added alongside expanded football coverage. The same PKR account now covered all product verticals without separate wallets.
Esports markets launched to serve Pakistan's growing gaming community. The Crickes mobile app was released, bringing the full platform to Android and iOS devices.
Crickes continues to expand market depth, add promotions and improve the mobile experience — always with the Pakistani user at the centre of every decision.
All deposits and withdrawals on Crickes are processed in PKR. No currency conversion at any stage.
Six things that separate Crickes from generic international platforms available to Pakistani users.
Your entire account operates in Pakistani Rupees. No USD or EUR base currency, no spread on conversion, no surprise deductions when you move money in or out. What you deposit is what you bet with — and what you win is what you withdraw.
PSL, T20 internationals, ODI series and Test cricket are not afterthoughts here. Crickes was built around cricket from the start. Market depth on PSL matches — from match winner down to over-by-over and ball-by-ball in-play markets — reflects that priority.
The Crickes app and mobile browser experience are built for Pakistani network conditions — reliable on standard mobile data, not just Wi-Fi. Live in-play betting, deposit, withdrawal and live casino all work smoothly on the app without needing a desktop.
Markets update in real time as cricket, football and esports matches unfold. A wicket mid-over shifts the odds immediately. You can read the game as it happens and place bets that reflect what you are actually watching — not just pre-match predictions.
CS2, Valorant and Dota 2 tournaments are covered continuously. If you follow the competitive scene and understand the teams, that knowledge has direct value in the esports betting markets on Crickes — and the same PKR account covers all of it.
Deposit limits, session reminders and self-exclusion options are built into every Crickes account. They are free to use and available at any time. We want users to stay in control of their betting — and the platform actively supports that, not just in policy text but in the actual account tools.
These are not marketing phrases. They are the decisions that shape every part of how Crickes operates.
Every product decision is made with the Pakistani user in mind first. Payment methods, currency, sport priority, language — nothing is adapted from a foreign template. It is designed here for here.
The odds you see are the odds you get. There are no hidden currency conversion fees, no surprise charges on withdrawals that were not shown upfront. Your PKR balance reflects reality at all times.
Your account and payment details are protected. Crickes uses standard security practices for account management — two-factor options, secure sessions and clear account recovery processes.
We are not interested in users betting more than they can afford. The platform tools — deposit limits, cool-off periods, self-exclusion — are there because we mean them, not just to tick a compliance box.
When something goes wrong with a deposit, a withdrawal or an account query, we have a support team available to resolve it. Issues do not get lost in automated replies — they get dealt with.
One PKR account. All products accessible without separate wallets or transfers between sections.
Register a free account, deposit in PKR via JazzCash or Easypaisa, and start betting on PSL, T20 cricket, football and live casino — all from one platform built for Pakistan.
Must be 18 or over to register. Bet responsibly. Set deposit limits in account settings before you start.