What does Responsible Gaming mean?
Responsible Gaming means enjoying gaming as a form of entertainment — not as a source of income or a way to solve problems. At Nabaji, Responsible Gaming means knowing when to play, how much to play, and when to stop.
Gaming is fundamentally a game of chance. Winning or losing in any round is entirely random. Chasing losses by placing bigger bets to "win back" money is never the right call. Nabaji wants you to always play with this reality in mind.
Core principles of Responsible Gaming:
- Gaming is for entertainment, not a way to earn money
- Only play with money you can afford to lose
- Never game under the influence of alcohol or other substances
- Don't let anger or emotions push you into chasing losses after a bad run
- Don't let gaming take priority over other important areas of your life
Recognize the Signs of Gaming Addiction
Gaming addiction develops gradually — and often goes unnoticed. Nabaji wants you to recognize these warning signs early and take action before it becomes a problem.
If you notice any of the following signs in yourself, it may be time to take a break from gaming:
- Spending beyond your budget and dipping into savings or borrowing money
- Placing bigger bets to "chase" losses after a losing streak
- Spending more time on gaming than with family, friends, or work
- Lying about not gaming
- Feeling restless, angry, or down when not gaming
- Gaming is affecting your sleep, eating, or daily routine
- Trying to quit gaming but unable to stop
- Gaming is causing financial difficulties or family problems
Build healthy gaming habits
Responsible play at Nabaji isn't just about setting limits — it's about building healthy gaming habits that keep your life in balance. Here are some practical tips every Nabaji player should follow.
- Set a budget first: Decide how much BDT you're willing to spend before you start. Once that budget is gone, stop playing.
- Set a time limit: Set aside a specific time for your gaming sessions. Avoid playing late at night at the expense of sleep or during work hours.
- Take a break: Take at least a 10–15 minute break every hour. Get up, walk around, and drink some water.
- Have a win limit in mind: Decide in advance how much you want to win before you stop. Don't keep playing out of greed after a win.
- Keep alternative entertainment options: Build habits beyond gaming — spend time with family, read, exercise.
- Don't play when emotions are running high: Stay away from gaming when you are feeling angry, sad, lonely, or overly excited.
Protecting Family & Loved Ones
Gaming addiction doesn't just affect one person — it impacts the entire family. Nabaji believes no game is worth more than your family's happiness and relationships.
If you are concerned about someone's gaming:
- Speak openly — with empathy rather than anger or accusation
- Instead of blaming them, help them find a solution to the problem
- Seek advice from a professional counsellor or mental health specialist
- Letting Nabaji's support team know allows us to take the necessary steps
A note for parents: Use parental control software on your devices. Nabaji is firmly committed to keeping anyone under 18 away from gaming.
Use Nabaji's Responsible Gaming Tools
Nabaji provides every player with all the tools needed for responsible gaming, completely free of charge. These tools can be activated at any time from your account settings.
Available tools and how to use them:
- Deposit Limit: Go to your account settings to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Decreasing a limit takes effect immediately; increasing one requires a 24-hour waiting period.
- Session Time Limit: Set how long you want to play in a single session. You'll receive an automatic alert when the time is up.
- Reality Check: At set intervals, you will receive a notification summarising your total play time and spending.
- Cooling-Off Period: Temporarily suspend your account for anywhere between 24 hours and 30 days.
- Permanent Self-Exclusion: Set a self-exclusion of 6 months to 5 years for a long-term break.
Where to Find Help
You don't have to face a gaming problem alone. Nabaji is always here for you, and we encourage you to seek professional help whenever you need it.
If you feel your gaming is getting out of control, take the following steps:
- Contact Nabaji's live chat and request to activate self-exclusion
- Let a trusted family member or friend know
- Talk to a mental health professional or counsellor
- Contact your local mental health service centre