Gaming is entertainment. It is meant to be enjoyable — something you look forward to when the PSL is on, or when you want to unwind with a few hands of Live Casino. The moment it stops being that, something needs to change. This page tells you exactly what tools beta1 provides and how to use them.
Responsible gaming simply means keeping your gaming habit in a place where it enhances your life rather than complicating it. It means playing when you want to, stopping when you decide to, and spending only what you were comfortable spending before you started. That is it.
Most players on beta1 manage this naturally — they set a budget for cricket season, enjoy the PSL games, and log off when the funds are done. They are not chasing losses. They are not using next month's rent. They are using gaming as the entertainment it is designed to be.
But gambling has a way of gradually shifting for some people — often without them noticing at first. Bets get a little bigger after a losing run. One more deposit feels necessary. Sleep starts suffering because you are thinking about yesterday's match result. This page is for that moment — when the shift has started or when you want to make sure it never does.
beta1 provides tools that give you genuine control over your gaming: limits, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion. These tools are not there to make things difficult — they are there because responsible gaming requires that the platform supports your ability to make good decisions, especially when that feels hard.
These tools are available in your account settings at any time. You do not need to contact support to use most of them — they are there for you to use whenever you decide to.
Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much PKR you can deposit into your beta1 account. Once you reach the limit, no further deposits are accepted until the period resets. You can lower a limit immediately. Increasing a limit has a cooling-off delay to prevent impulse decisions.
Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose within a given period. When your net losses reach this figure, the account restricts further play for the remainder of that period. This one is particularly useful for cricket betting when the adrenaline of PSL live markets can lead to bigger bets than planned.
Set a maximum playing session duration. When the timer is up, you receive a notification and are prompted to take a break. You can configure this in account settings. It is a simple but effective way to stop a session from running on without you noticing how much time has passed.
If you want a short break without committing to a full self-exclusion, a cooling-off period temporarily suspends your account — 24 hours, 72 hours, one week or one month. During this time you cannot log in, deposit or play. The break period cannot be reversed once set.
If you feel you need a more serious break, self-exclusion closes your account for an extended period of your choosing. During a self-exclusion, you will not receive any promotional communications from beta1. Requests to reopen a self-excluded account before the period ends will not be processed — this is by design.
Your full transaction and gaming history is visible in your account dashboard — deposits, withdrawals, bets placed and outcomes, all timestamped and filterable by date range. Knowing exactly what you have spent over a period is one of the most effective responsible gaming tools there is.
Setting limits on beta1 takes under two minutes and does not require you to contact support. Here is how it works:
Go to beta1.pro and log in with your registered email or mobile number and password. From any page, navigate to your account dashboard using the profile icon or account menu.
In your account dashboard, locate the Settings or Responsible Gaming section. This is where all limit tools, cooling-off and self-exclusion options are stored.
Select the type of limit you want to set — deposit limit, loss limit or session time limit. Enter the PKR amount or time value you want to apply, and select the period (daily, weekly or monthly).
Limits take effect immediately upon confirmation. You will see the active limit reflected in your account. Lowering a limit applies immediately. Raising a limit has a mandatory delay period before it takes effect.
If you want to set up self-exclusion, have trouble accessing settings, or need guidance on which tool is right for your situation, contact the support team 24/7 via live chat. They will help without judgement.
These questions are not designed to alarm you. They are designed to help you notice if gaming is shifting from entertainment to something more complicated. Answer them honestly — no one else is watching.
If you answered yes to any of the above: This does not make you a bad person. It means gaming may have started to move out of its lane. Use the tools on this page — set a deposit limit today, or take a cooling-off break. If things feel more serious, self-exclusion is there and the support team is available right now.
The most practical responsible gaming habit is also the simplest: decide what you are comfortable spending before you open the app, and treat that as a fixed entertainment budget — no different from money spent on a cinema ticket or a meal out.
For most Pakistani players, this means thinking about gaming money separately from household money. JazzCash and Easypaisa make deposits very quick and easy — which is exactly what makes it important to have a clear budget set in your head before you open the deposit screen. Quick and easy payments are great for convenience; they require conscious discipline to keep within a healthy range.
| Budget Category | Approach | Tool to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Daily recreational | Set a small daily deposit cap you are comfortable with | Daily deposit limit |
| Cricket season | Set a weekly or monthly cap for PSL and T20 periods | Weekly/monthly deposit limit |
| After a losing run | Step back, do not chase — take a 24-hour break | Cooling-off period |
| Feeling out of control | Extended break to reset perspective | Self-exclusion |
| Tracking spending | Review your account history weekly | Transaction history |
Self-exclusion is the strongest tool on beta1 for players who feel they need a serious break. It works as follows:
Using self-exclusion is a sign of good judgement, not weakness. Many players use cooling-off periods or self-exclusion simply as a planned reset — not because things have gone seriously wrong, but because they want to make sure they stay in the right relationship with gaming. Beta1 supports and respects this decision completely.
These questions are adapted from widely used problem gambling screening tools. Go through them honestly. If several feel familiar, it is worth using the tools on this page or taking a break.
In the past few months, have you spent more on gaming than you originally intended when you started a session?
Have you felt the need to bet larger amounts to get the same level of excitement from gaming?
Have you been preoccupied with gaming during the day — thinking about past games or planning the next session?
Have you borrowed money or sold something to fund gaming, or to cover money lost through gaming?
Have you made unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gaming despite genuinely wanting to?
Has gaming caused significant distress in your home, at work or in relationships in the past twelve months?
If two or more of these apply to you: It is a strong signal that gaming has moved out of healthy territory. Please use the tools on this page — start with a deposit limit or cooling-off period today. The support team is also available 24/7 for a confidential conversation.
Things experienced players do to keep gaming enjoyable and within their means — simple habits that make a real difference
Decide on a time limit and a PKR budget before you open the app or website. Write it down if that helps. Having a pre-committed plan makes it much easier to stop when the plan says to stop, rather than when the moment feels right — which it rarely does.
PSL season brings some brilliant betting moments — but it also brings the temptation to increase stakes match by match. Set your cricket budget for the whole tournament in advance and distribute it across the games you care about most, rather than going heavy on the first few matches and running out of budget early.
Every experienced bettor will tell you the same thing: chasing losses is how a manageable loss becomes a serious one. When your session budget is spent, close the app. The next PSL match will be there tomorrow. Your account balance will not grow back just because you deposit more after a bad run.
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18+ only · Gaming should stay fun · If it stops being that, use the tools on this page