⚠ Player Wellbeing

Responsible
Gambling at d789

Gambling on d789 should be an enjoyable form of entertainment — nothing more. This page sets out the tools, information and guidance available to all players to help keep gambling in its proper place. If gambling stops feeling fun and starts feeling like a problem, the right support is right here.

18+ Only — Adults Only

Your Safe-Play Toolkit

Every d789 account comes with a set of built-in responsible gambling tools. They are always accessible — never buried — because we want you to use them.

Deposit Limits

Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much PKR you deposit into your d789 account. Reductions take effect immediately. Increases require a 24-hour cooling-off period so impulse decisions cannot override your planned budget.

Loss Limits

Cap your net losses in PKR over a set daily, weekly or monthly period. Once your limit is reached, real-money play is paused for the remainder of that period. You will receive a notification as you approach the threshold.

Session Time Limits

Set a maximum session duration. When your limit is reached, d789 will alert you and, if you have chosen enforced logout, end your session automatically. Time in-session flies — this tool keeps you in control.

Reality Checks

Scheduled pop-up reminders at user-defined intervals (e.g., every 30, 60 or 90 minutes) display how long you have been playing and your net result for the session — helping you make an informed decision about whether to continue.

Cool-Off Period

Take a short break from real-money play — 1, 7, 14 or 30 days — without permanently closing your account. During a cool-off period, you cannot deposit funds or place bets. The restriction activates immediately on request.

Self-Exclusion

Request a longer-term or permanent suspension of your account. Self-exclusion locks you out of real-money features for a minimum period you choose. To reinstate an account after self-exclusion, a mandatory waiting period applies and the decision requires deliberate confirmation — it cannot be reversed impulsively.


How to Set Your Limits

Responsible gambling controls on d789 are in your account settings — not hidden behind a support ticket. Here is how to activate them in under two minutes:

1
Log In to Your Account

Access your d789 account from any device. All responsible gambling settings are available on both the mobile interface and desktop layout.

2
Go to Account Settings

Navigate to your profile menu and select "Responsible Gambling" or "Safe Play Settings" — the section is clearly labelled and accessible from the main account panel.

3
Choose Your Tool

Select from Deposit Limits, Loss Limits, Session Time Limits, Reality Checks, Cool-Off Period or Self-Exclusion. Each tool has a brief plain-English explanation before you confirm.

4
Set Your Parameters in PKR

Enter your preferred limit amount in PKR (for financial limits) or duration (for time-based tools). Review the confirmation screen before saving.

5
Confirm — Takes Effect Immediately

Limit reductions and exclusion requests activate instantly. You will receive an email confirmation. Limit increases require 24 hours before they become active.

Need Help? If you cannot locate the responsible gambling settings in your account, contact d789 support via 24/7 live chat. Our team can activate any limit or exclusion on your behalf within minutes.

Limit Types & Timings

Understanding when your chosen limit takes effect is important — particularly for increases, which carry a deliberate delay to protect against impulsive changes.

Tool Applies To Takes Effect
Deposit Limit Reduction Daily / Weekly / Monthly PKR cap on deposits Immediately
Deposit Limit Increase Raising an existing deposit cap 24-Hour Delay
Loss Limit Reduction Daily / Weekly / Monthly PKR net loss cap Immediately
Loss Limit Increase Raising an existing loss cap 24-Hour Delay
Session Time Limit Maximum duration per play session Immediately
Reality Check In-session alert interval (30 / 60 / 90 min) Immediately
Cool-Off Period Temporary suspension (1–30 days) Immediately
Self-Exclusion Extended / permanent account suspension Immediately

All PKR values are set by the player. Minimum and maximum limit thresholds may apply. Contact support if you need clarification on any limit range.


18+ Only — No Exceptions

d789 is an adults-only platform. Access to real-money features requires players to be at least 18 years of age — or the higher minimum age required by the operator's licence jurisdiction, whichever applies. This is not a suggestion. It is a condition of registration that is enforced through document verification.

During the KYC process, you are required to submit a valid government-issued identification document — a Pakistani CNIC, NICOP, passport or driving licence. Date of birth is verified against this document before withdrawal access is granted. Accounts where age verification cannot be confirmed are restricted from real-money features until verification is complete.

d789 may conduct age checks at any point during the account lifecycle — not only at registration. If you are found to be underage at any stage, your account will be immediately suspended, any deposits will be returned (minus any real-money withdrawals already made), and the matter will be handled in accordance with our Terms & Conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.

Protecting Young People: If you believe a person under 18 has accessed d789 using your account credentials, contact support immediately. We can suspend the account and investigate without delay. Parental controls on shared devices are strongly recommended.

Accepted Age Verification Documents

  • CNIC (Computerised National Identity Card) — issued by NADRA to Pakistani nationals. Most commonly used by players in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other major cities.
  • NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) — accepted for overseas Pakistanis.
  • Valid Passport — any government-issued passport showing date of birth clearly.
  • Driving Licence — accepted where the document includes a clear date-of-birth field.

Note: Documents must be current (not expired) and clearly legible. Partial or obscured submissions will not be accepted. d789 does not store document scans beyond the verification period unless required by regulatory obligations.


Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Recognising the signs early makes a real difference. These are common indicators that gambling may have moved from entertainment into something more serious.

Placing increasingly larger bets to try to recover money already lost — and feeling compelled to continue even when it is not working. Chasing losses is one of the most consistent warning signs of disordered gambling behaviour. If you notice this pattern, use the Loss Limit or Cool-Off tools in your account settings immediately.

Depositing funds that were set aside for rent, household expenses, school fees or other essential costs in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi or wherever you are based. Gambling should always come from a discretionary entertainment budget — never from money you genuinely need.

Concealing deposit amounts, withdrawal requests or total time spent gambling from family members or close friends — especially if you feel shame or defensiveness when the topic is raised. Secrecy around gambling activity is a meaningful indicator that the activity may be out of balance.

Persistent difficulty stopping a session despite intending to, or continuing to play through a match, tournament or session well beyond a pre-set budget. If you feel unable to walk away — particularly during live PSL or ICC match betting — that is a sign to use session controls.

Feeling irritable, anxious or depressed when not gambling, or gambling as a way to escape from stress, loneliness or other difficult emotions — rather than as straightforward entertainment. Using gambling as emotional relief is a recognised risk factor for developing a gambling disorder.

Neglecting responsibilities, professional duties or personal relationships because of time or money spent on gambling. If family members, colleagues or friends have expressed concern about your gambling behaviour, taking those concerns seriously is a healthy first response.

If You Recognise These Signs

Recognising that gambling has become a problem is the most important step. d789 encourages any player who identifies with the warning signs above to take immediate action using the tools in their account.

You do not need to wait until your situation is serious. Taking a break now is always easier than addressing a more entrenched problem later.

Set a deposit or loss limit in your account settings
Activate a cool-off period or self-exclusion
Contact d789 support — available 24/7 — to request immediate restrictions
Speak to a trusted person — a family member, friend or counsellor
Consider reaching out to a professional support service in your area

Quick Check-In

The questions below are adapted from widely used responsible gambling self-assessment frameworks. They are not a clinical diagnostic tool, but they can help you reflect honestly on your gambling habits. If you find yourself answering "yes" or "sometimes" to several of these, taking a break and using d789's account controls is a sensible next step.

There is no score — this is a prompt for honest self-reflection. It takes about 60 seconds and there is no submission involved.

Honest self-reflection is not a weakness. Knowing your own patterns is a strength — and acting on that knowledge by adjusting your limits or taking a break is exactly what responsible gambling looks like in practice.

Ask Yourself — Honestly
Q1 Have you ever deposited more than you originally intended to in a single session?
Q2 Have you found yourself continuing to play after you decided you would stop?
Q3 Have you placed bets using money set aside for other purposes — rent, bills, groceries?
Q4 Have you felt irritable, restless or anxious when you were unable to gamble?
Q5 Have you been less than honest with family or friends about how much time or money you spend gambling?
Q6 Have you gambled as a way to cope with stress, loneliness or other difficult feelings?
Q7 Has gambling caused any difficulty in your relationships with family, friends or at work?
If you answered yes or sometimes to two or more questions, we encourage you to use d789's deposit limits, cool-off period or self-exclusion tools — or speak with a professional counsellor. Contact d789 support for immediate account restrictions.

Support & Resources

d789's in-platform tools are your first line of support, but professional help is also available. These are text-only references — d789 does not endorse, affiliate with or benefit from these organisations in any way.

Professional Counselling

If you believe gambling has become a genuine problem, speaking with a licensed counsellor or mental health professional is the most effective step. Behavioural health professionals in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad can provide confidential support. Your GP or local clinic is a good starting point for a referral.

Support Networks & Helplines

Gambling addiction support groups and anonymous peer-support communities exist in Pakistan and internationally. Gamblers Anonymous (GA) operates internationally and offers online groups in addition to in-person meetings. If you need to find a local resource, your licensed healthcare provider can advise on what is available in your area.

Operator Licence Jurisdiction Resources

The jurisdiction in which d789 holds its operating licence maintains recognised responsible gambling standards. Players may also refer to responsible gambling guidance published by the relevant gaming authority in d789's licence jurisdiction for additional information on industry obligations and player protection standards.

d789 Support — 24/7

d789's support team is available around the clock via live chat and email. If you need account restrictions applied immediately — deposit limits, a cool-off period or self-exclusion — contact us directly and the relevant control will be activated without delay. Support is available in English, and Urdu-language assistance is available on request.

Legal Context for Pakistani Users: Pakistan has gambling restrictions under the Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977. d789 does not claim to be licensed by any Pakistani regulatory authority, the PTA or the State Bank of Pakistan. It is your responsibility to understand the laws applicable in your jurisdiction. This page does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal guidance, please consult a qualified legal professional in your area.

d789's Responsible Gambling Commitments

Tools Always Accessible

Responsible gambling controls are never more than two taps away in your account — on every device, every time.

No Discouragement

d789 will never discourage any player from setting limits, taking breaks or self-excluding. These actions are always welcomed.

Activity Monitoring

d789 monitors account behaviour for patterns consistent with disordered gambling and may reach out proactively when risk indicators are detected.

Strict 18+ Enforcement

Age verification is mandatory, non-negotiable and applied to every account before withdrawal access is granted. No underage play — ever.


Play on Your Terms

Set your limits before you play, use d789's safe-play tools whenever you need them, and enjoy cricket betting, live casino and instant games as entertainment — nothing more.

If you need account restrictions applied right now, contact d789 support via 24/7 live chat. Support email (plain text): [email protected]