Betting on cricket, PSL, T20 matches and live casino should be something you enjoy at your own pace — not something that causes stress or financial pressure. Crickes provides practical tools to help every Pakistan player stay in control from day one.
Safe Betting
Set limits. Take breaks. Stay in control.
At Crickes, responsible gaming is not an afterthought — it is built into the way the platform works. Whether you are placing a bet on a PSL match, following T20 international cricket or trying your hand at live casino, the experience is designed with player wellbeing in mind.
Gambling is one of many forms of entertainment. Like going out for dinner or watching a match at the ground, it works best when it fits comfortably within what you can afford to spend without any pressure. The moment it starts to feel like a way to make money or recover losses, that is a signal to step back and reassess.
Pakistan has a growing community of sports fans who follow cricket passionately — from PSL to ICC events. Many of these fans enjoy adding a bit of extra excitement to the games they watch by placing informed bets. Crickes wants that experience to remain fun, affordable and entirely within your control.
This page explains the responsible gaming tools available on Crickes, the warning signs of problematic gambling behaviour, how to use the self-management features in your account, and what steps you can take if you ever feel your betting habits need a reset.
Honestly — everyone. Responsible gaming tools are not only for people who have a problem. Setting a deposit limit before your first bet is simply good practice, the same way you set a monthly entertainment budget for anything else. The tools are there for every type of user: the casual cricket fan who bets a few hundred PKR per match, as well as the more frequent bettor who wants structure to keep things manageable.
Best practice: Set your PKR deposit limit before you place your very first bet. It only takes a minute in your account settings and it is far easier to set it early than to try and manage spending after the fact.
One of the clearest warning signs that something is off is when betting starts feeling less like a choice and more like something you have to do — to recover money, to chase a win, or simply because you cannot resist the urge. If a bad day's cricket result has you placing another bet to try to make back what you lost, that pattern is worth taking seriously.
Losses are a normal part of betting. No matter how much you know about cricket or PSL squads, outcomes are never guaranteed. The house edge exists across all casino games too. Responsible gaming means accepting that losses will happen and budgeting for them as an entertainment cost — not treating them as a debt to be recovered through more betting.
Important reminder: Crickes is for adults aged 18 and above only. If you believe someone under 18 has access to a Crickes account, contact our support team immediately so the account can be reviewed and closed.
Ask yourself these questions honestly:
If you answered yes to any of the above, it may be time to use the self-exclusion or deposit limit tools, or take a cool-off break.
All of these tools are available directly in your Crickes account settings. You do not need to contact support to use most of them — they are built to be quick and easy to activate.
Set a daily, weekly or monthly PKR deposit cap from your account settings. Once a limit is set, it applies immediately. Lowering a limit takes effect straight away; increasing one requires a cooling-off period of at least 24 hours before it kicks in. This is intentional — it gives you time to think before loosening a restriction you set for yourself.
Enable session duration reminders to get a notification after you have been active on the platform for a set amount of time. Long unbroken sessions are one of the most common patterns associated with problematic gambling. A simple reminder to take a break — stand up, have some chai, do something else — can make a real difference over time.
Take a short break from the platform without fully closing your account. A cool-off period can be set for 24 hours, 48 hours, one week or longer. During this time your account is suspended and you cannot log in, deposit or place bets. It is ideal if you feel you need a breather after a rough run of results.
For a longer, more serious break, self-exclusion removes your access to the Crickes platform for an extended period — from one month up to permanent closure. Once self-exclusion is activated it cannot be reversed during the selected period, even if you contact support. This is a firm commitment, and that firmness is the point.
Beyond deposit limits, you can set a maximum single-bet stake and a daily or weekly loss cap in PKR. If your losses hit the set threshold, betting is suspended for the remainder of that period. This prevents one bad session from turning into something much worse during a high-stakes PSL match or live casino run.
If you want to talk through your account activity or need help activating any of the above tools, our support team is available to assist. You can also request a full history of your betting activity and deposits at any time, so you have a clear picture of your spending over any given period.
These patterns do not necessarily mean you have a serious problem — but they are worth taking seriously when they appear. Being honest with yourself is the first and most important step.
Placing more bets — often larger ones — to try to recover money lost in a previous session. This is one of the most common and most damaging patterns in gambling behaviour.
You sit down intending to spend PKR 500 on a match and end up spending PKR 3,000. This happens gradually and is a sign that the set budget is not being respected.
Using the platform as a way to avoid dealing with personal, financial or family problems. Gambling cannot solve real-life stress and usually adds to it.
Feeling the need to keep your betting secret from family members or close friends is a meaningful signal that something about it does not sit right with you.
Skipping work, household responsibilities or social commitments because you are spending time on the platform — or thinking about it when you should be focused on something else.
Using borrowed money — whether from a friend, family member or any other source — to deposit and bet is a serious warning sign that should not be ignored.
Setting up responsible gaming controls on your Crickes account is straightforward. Here is how to get it done quickly.
After logging in, navigate to your account settings using the profile menu in the top right of the platform. All responsible gaming tools are grouped together in one section for easy access.
Start with a PKR deposit limit that reflects what you can genuinely afford to spend on entertainment over the selected period — daily, weekly or monthly. Be honest with yourself when setting this number.
Set a session reminder for 60 or 90 minutes. When it triggers, take a proper break — close the app, do something else for at least 15 minutes before returning if you choose to.
If you feel things are getting out of hand, activate a cool-off break immediately — you do not need to wait or think about it. Go to Responsible Gaming in settings and select the option that fits. It takes effect straight away.
Request a history of your deposits and bets periodically — monthly is a good habit. Seeing the actual PKR numbers in black and white is often the clearest way to understand your own patterns.
Need help? If you cannot find a responsible gaming setting or want guidance on which option to use, contact Crickes support via the live chat or email shown in your account. The team is available to assist without judgement.
Register on Crickes and set your deposit limits from day one. Bet on PSL, T20 internationals, football and live casino — safely, within your own budget, using JazzCash, Easypaisa or any supported PKR payment method.
Must be 18 or over to register. Bet only what you can afford to lose. Use account limits and take breaks when needed.