ar998 is committed to providing a safe, fair, and controlled gaming environment for all Pakistani players. Our responsible gaming framework is built around player wellbeing, transparent controls, and strict 21+ age enforcement — because great entertainment should never come at a personal cost.
At ar998, we believe that online gaming should be a form of entertainment — not a source of stress, financial strain, or personal hardship. We serve a wide community of Pakistani players from Karachi to Lahore, Islamabad to Faisalabad, and everywhere in between. That community's wellbeing is our responsibility, and we take it seriously.
Responsible gaming at ar998 means giving every player the tools, information, and support they need to stay in control of their gambling behaviour at all times. It means enforcing a strict 21+ age policy, offering meaningful self-exclusion options, enabling deposit and loss limits, and providing access to professional help resources when things get difficult.
If you ever feel that your gambling is no longer purely recreational — if it is affecting your relationships, your finances, or your mental health — ar998 urges you to make use of the tools and resources described on this page. Our support team is available 24/7 via Live Chat, and there is never any stigma in asking for help.
Games of chance are designed for entertainment. The house edge means that, over time, the expected outcome for any player is a net loss. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never use gambling as a strategy to recover financial losses or debts.
If you answer "yes" to two or more of these questions, we strongly encourage you to speak with our support team or consider using our self-exclusion tools.
Do you gamble with money set aside for essential expenses like rent, food, or utilities?
Do you find it difficult to stop gambling once you have started a session?
Have you lied to family or friends about the time or money you spend on gambling?
Do you gamble to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or personal problems?
Have you ever increased your bets in an attempt to recover money you have lost?
Has gambling ever caused conflict in your relationships, work, or personal responsibilities?
Our responsible gaming team is reachable 24/7 via Live Chat. Email us at [email protected] with subject "Responsible Gaming Request".
ar998 provides a comprehensive set of player-controlled tools designed to help you maintain healthy boundaries and stay in control of your gaming activity at all times.
Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps in PKR directly from your ar998 account settings. Limits take effect immediately and can only be tightened, never loosened, without a mandatory cooling-off period.
Define the maximum amount in rupees you are comfortable losing within a set period. Once your loss limit is reached, ar998 will automatically suspend further play for that period — no exceptions.
Set a maximum session duration so the platform reminds you to take a break or ends your session automatically. Knowing how long you have been playing is one of the most effective responsible gaming habits.
Enable timed pop-up notifications that display how long you have been playing and your net win or loss for the session. Reality checks are a simple but powerful tool for maintaining perspective during gameplay.
Take a short break from ar998 for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days with a single request. During a cool-off period your account is temporarily suspended and all marketing communications are stopped immediately.
Request permanent or long-term self-exclusion from ar998 at any time. Self-exclusion is processed without delay, your account is closed, your balance is returned, and all marketing is stopped permanently.
Review your full betting and transaction history at any time from your ar998 account dashboard. Transparency about your own activity is a cornerstone of responsible gaming behaviour.
Opt out of all promotional emails, SMS offers, and bonus notifications at any time through your account settings. ar998 will never send you marketing material after you have opted out or self-excluded.
ar998 enforces a strict minimum age requirement of 21 years for all registered users. This is not a guideline — it is a hard rule that underpins every aspect of our platform's operation. Underage gambling is harmful, and ar998 will not facilitate it under any circumstances.
Every new registration on ar998 is subject to mandatory identity verification. You will be required to submit a valid CNIC or passport before your account is fully activated and before any withdrawal can be processed. If our verification process reveals that a user is under 21, the account is closed immediately, all funds are returned, and the matter may be reported to relevant authorities.
Every user must confirm they are 21 or older during the account creation process. False declarations are a breach of ar998's Terms & Conditions.
CNIC or passport submission is mandatory before withdrawals. ar998 uses a licensed identity verification provider to authenticate all submitted documents.
ar998's risk team continuously monitors accounts for indicators of underage use. Any suspicious account is flagged for immediate review and suspended pending investigation.
If you share a device with a minor, ar998 strongly recommends enabling parental control software and never saving your ar998 login credentials on shared devices.
Creating an account if you are under 21 years of age, or assisting a minor in accessing the ar998 platform in any way.
Valid CNIC or passport verification before withdrawals. All documents are processed securely and confidentially by ar998's KYC team.
Problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always obvious at first. ar998 encourages all players to regularly check in with their own behaviour. The following are recognised warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:
Chasing Losses: Increasing your bets or continuing to play in an attempt to recover money you have already lost is one of the clearest signs of harmful gambling behaviour.
Losing Track of Time: Consistently spending more time gambling than you intended, or finding it difficult to stop once a session has started.
Social Withdrawal: Prioritising gambling over time spent with family, friends, or colleagues in Karachi, Lahore, or wherever you are based.
Emotional Gambling: Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or boredom rather than as a form of entertainment.
Concealment: Hiding your gambling activity, lying about the time or money spent, or feeling shame or guilt about your betting habits.
Financial Strain: Gambling with money reserved for bills, groceries, or other essential expenses — or borrowing money specifically to fund gambling.
Recognising a problem is the first step. ar998 is here to support you, and there are also independent resources available. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Our dedicated support team can help you set limits, initiate a cool-off period, or process a self-exclusion request. Available 24/7 via Live Chat. Email: [email protected]
An international fellowship offering peer support programmes for individuals experiencing gambling-related difficulties. Meetings and resources are available online and may be accessible to Pakistani players.
GamCare is an internationally recognised organisation providing information, advice, and support for those affected by problem gambling. Their resources are available online at gamcare.org.uk.
BeGambleAware offers free, confidential support and information about responsible gambling, including a national helpline and online chat service accessible internationally at begambleaware.org.
To request immediate self-exclusion from ar998, contact our team via Live Chat and state "I wish to self-exclude". Your request will be processed within 24 hours. Your account will be closed, your balance returned, and all marketing stopped permanently.
ar998 is designed for adults aged 21 and over who want to enjoy cricket betting, live dealer games, and high-RTP slots responsibly. Set your limits, play within your means, and reach out any time you need support. We are here 24/7 for players across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and all of Pakistan.