Safe Play First

Responsible Gaming
at 22be

At 22be, entertainment and player safety go hand in hand. We believe that gambling should always be a fun, controlled activity — never a source of stress, debt, or harm. This page explains every tool, policy, and support channel available to help you stay in control while enjoying cricket betting, casino games, slots, and more across Bangladesh.

21+ Players Only
Self-Exclusion Available
Deposit Limits
Time-Out Features
24/7 Support

Six Pillars of Safe Play at 22be

22be's responsible gaming framework is built on six core commitments — from strict age controls and transparent odds to powerful self-management tools available directly in your account dashboard.

Strict 21+ Age Verification

Every new player at 22be must verify their age before depositing or playing. We require a valid National Identity Card (NID), passport, or government-issued ID to confirm that every account holder is 21 years of age or older. Underage gambling is a serious issue — one we take a zero-tolerance stance on.

Player-Set Deposit Limits

You decide how much money you can deposit over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. Once a limit is set, our system automatically prevents deposits beyond that threshold. Lowering a limit takes effect immediately; raising one requires a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period to prevent impulsive decisions.

Session Time Reminders

It is easy to lose track of time when you are enjoying a cricket match or a live casino session. 22be's session time reminders alert you at intervals you choose — 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours — so you are always aware of how long you have been playing and can make informed decisions about continuing.

Cooling-Off Time-Out

If you feel you need a short break from gambling, our time-out feature lets you temporarily suspend your account for 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, or up to 30 days. During a time-out period, you cannot log in, deposit, or place any bets. The suspension begins immediately upon activation.

Permanent Self-Exclusion

For players who believe they need a longer or permanent break, 22be offers full self-exclusion for a minimum of 6 months, 1 year, or permanently. During self-exclusion your account is closed, remaining balances are returned to your bKash or Nagad account, and you cannot re-register. This is a serious, binding tool.

Behavioural Monitoring

22be's platform monitors gaming behaviour patterns — sudden increases in deposit frequency, extended session lengths, or chasing losses — and proactively reaches out to players who show signs of problematic play. This is not surveillance; it is a safety net built to catch problems early and offer the right support at the right time.

Take Control with Built-In Safety Tools

All of 22be's responsible gaming tools are available directly inside your account — no need to contact support. Here is a detailed breakdown of what each tool does and how to use it.

Deposit Control
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Deposit Limits

Set a maximum deposit ceiling for any time window. Once the limit is reached, all bKash, Nagad, Rocket, and Upay top-ups are blocked until the period resets. You can reduce your limit instantly; increases only take effect after a 24-hour review period built in to protect you from impulse decisions during a losing streak.

Loss Control
Loss Limits

In addition to deposit limits, 22be allows you to set a maximum loss ceiling per day, week, or month. Once your net losses reach the limit you have set, further betting is automatically paused for the remainder of that period. This tool is especially useful for high-variance games like slots and live casino roulette.

Wager Control
Wager Limits

Cap the total amount you can wager (total bet stakes, not just deposits) within a defined period. Wager limits give you a finer level of control over your activity, independent of how much money is sitting in your account balance. Ideal for players who fund their account in advance and want to pace their play over a full month.

Session Control
Session Time Limits

Set a hard limit on how long a single gaming session can last. Once the session limit expires, you are automatically logged out. You can choose limits from 30 minutes up to 8 hours per session. A pop-up reminder also appears 10 minutes before your session limit is reached so you can wrap up naturally rather than being abruptly disconnected.

Short Break
Reality Check & Time-Out

Reality check notifications pop up every hour (or at your chosen interval) to show you a summary of your session: total time played, net win/loss, and number of bets placed. The time-out feature suspends your account for 24 hours to 30 days — no login, no deposits, no bets. Activation is instant; the full period must elapse before the account reopens.

Long Break
Self-Exclusion (6 Months to Permanent)

Self-exclusion is the most serious tool available. Once activated, your account is permanently closed for the chosen duration (6 months, 12 months, 5 years, or permanently). All marketing communications cease immediately. Any pending withdrawals are processed and returned to your bKash or Nagad wallet. You cannot re-register during the exclusion period.

How to access these tools: Log in to your 22be account, navigate to My Account → Responsible Gaming, and you will find all tools listed above. Changes to limits and self-exclusion requests can also be made by contacting our 24/7 live chat support team in English.

Recognise the Warning Signs

Problem gambling can develop gradually and affect players from all walks of life — regardless of income, background, or how long they have been playing. Recognising the early signs is the most important first step toward getting help. The following are common indicators that gambling may be causing harm.

If you recognise three or more of the signs below in your own behaviour, we strongly encourage you to activate the self-exclusion tool or contact our support team immediately. Help is available 24/7 in English.
  • Chasing Losses

    Continuing to bet in order to win back money you have already lost — often increasing bet sizes in the process — is one of the clearest signs of problematic gambling. It rarely leads to recovery and typically makes losses worse.

  • Hiding Gambling Activity

    Feeling the need to conceal how much time or money you are spending on gambling from family, friends, or a partner is a significant warning sign that the activity has moved beyond entertainment.

  • Gambling with Essential Money

    Using money set aside for rent, utility bills, food, school fees, or family expenses to fund gambling is a clear sign that the activity is causing financial harm and needs to stop immediately.

  • Mood Swings Linked to Gambling

    Feeling anxious, irritable, or distressed when you are not gambling, or experiencing extreme highs and lows tied directly to winning and losing, indicates an unhealthy emotional relationship with gambling.

  • Inability to Stop or Set Limits

    Repeatedly promising yourself (or others) that you will stop or cut back, but finding it very difficult or impossible to follow through, is a key marker of gambling addiction.

  • Neglecting Responsibilities

    Missing work, neglecting family obligations, or withdrawing from social activities in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, or elsewhere in order to gamble more often is a serious signal that professional support is needed.

Quick Self-Check Quiz

Are You Gambling Responsibly?
Read each statement honestly and reflect on whether it applies to your gambling behaviour over the past 30 days. This is not a diagnostic tool, but a personal reflection exercise designed to help you stay aware. If multiple statements resonate with you, consider reaching out for support.
1
I have spent more money gambling than I originally planned to on more than two occasions this month.
2
I have missed work, study, or an important family event because I was gambling or thinking about gambling.
3
I have borrowed money or sold belongings in order to fund my gambling activity.
4
I have felt irritable, restless, or stressed when I tried to reduce or stop my gambling.
5
I have gambled to escape feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness rather than for entertainment.
6
I have lied to someone close to me about how much I spend on gambling or how often I play.
7
After a big loss, I have returned to gambling the following day in an attempt to win the money back.
8
I have felt that gambling is causing problems in my relationships, work, or financial situation but continued anyway.
If you answered yes to 3 or more: Please consider using 22be's time-out or self-exclusion tools, or contact our support team immediately. You can also reach out to a trusted friend or family member. There is no shame in asking for help — it is the bravest thing a player can do.

How to Activate Self-Exclusion on 22be

Self-exclusion is simple to activate. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes and can be completed from any device. Follow these steps to protect yourself right now.

  • 1
    Log In to Your 22be Account

    Visit 22be.io and log in using your registered username and password. If you have forgotten your credentials, use the account recovery option on the login page or contact live chat support directly — they can verify your identity and assist without requiring you to log in first.

  • 2
    Navigate to My Account → Responsible Gaming

    Once logged in, click on your account avatar or username in the top-right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select My Account, then click Responsible Gaming from the left-hand settings panel.

  • 3
    Select "Self-Exclusion" and Choose Your Period

    Click the Self-Exclusion option and select your preferred exclusion duration: 6 months, 12 months, 5 years, or permanent. Read the information screen carefully — it explains exactly what happens to your account, pending bets, and remaining balance during exclusion.

  • 4
    Confirm Your Identity

    For security reasons, 22be requires you to confirm your identity before activating self-exclusion. You will receive a one-time verification code via SMS to your registered mobile number. Enter the code to confirm your request. This step prevents self-exclusion from being accidentally or maliciously triggered by someone else.

  • 5
    Exclusion Activates Immediately

    The moment your identity is confirmed, self-exclusion takes effect. Your account is locked, all marketing messages stop, and any available balance is scheduled for return to your bKash or Nagad account within 3–5 business days. You will receive a confirmation email and SMS (in English) confirming the exclusion is active.

  • 6
    Need Help? Contact Support Directly

    If you would prefer to request self-exclusion via our support team rather than through the account panel, our English-language live chat is available 24/7. Simply tell the agent you want to self-exclude and they will process the request on your behalf immediately, with no questions asked and no attempt to change your mind.

Important: Self-exclusion at 22be is a binding decision. Once activated, the exclusion cannot be lifted early — not even by contacting support. This is by design: the cooling-off period is there to protect you. Please consider your decision carefully before confirming.

Responsible Gaming FAQs

Answers to the most common questions 22be receives about responsible gaming tools, policies, and support options — all in plain English.

22be is strictly a 21+ platform. You must be at least 21 years of age to register an account, make any deposit, or participate in any game or betting activity. This policy applies to all players across Bangladesh — Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi, and everywhere else. We verify age during the KYC process using a valid National Identity Card (NID), passport, or driver's licence. Any account found to belong to someone under 21 is closed immediately and all funds returned.

Yes. Deposit limits can be set or adjusted at any time from your account's Responsible Gaming panel — before or after your first deposit. Reducing a limit takes effect immediately. Increasing a limit (or removing one) requires a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before the change goes live. This cooling-off period is there to protect you from raising limits impulsively during a session.

Any available balance remaining in your account at the time of self-exclusion will be returned to your verified bKash or Nagad wallet within 3–5 business days. Any active bonus funds that have not yet been fully wagered are forfeited in accordance with our bonus terms. Pending withdrawals that were already submitted before exclusion was activated are still processed normally.

No. Self-exclusion at 22be cannot be reversed early under any circumstances. This is a deliberate safeguard to make the tool genuinely effective. The full exclusion period must pass before any request to reinstate an account is considered. For exclusions of 6 or 12 months, a formal re-application is required at the end of the period along with confirmation that you understand the risks of resuming play. Permanent exclusions cannot be reversed at all.

Log in to your 22be account, go to My Account → Responsible Gaming, and select the Time-Out option. Choose your preferred duration: 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. The time-out activates immediately — you are logged out and cannot log back in until the period ends. If you need a time-out urgently and cannot access the account panel, contact our 24/7 live chat support team and they will apply it on your behalf instantly.

No. All promotional emails, SMS messages, WhatsApp notifications, and push notifications are suspended immediately when a time-out or self-exclusion is activated. You will only receive transactional messages directly related to your account security (such as withdrawal confirmations or balance return notifications). If you continue to receive marketing messages after activating exclusion, please contact support immediately so we can investigate and correct the issue.

If you are concerned about someone else's gambling behaviour, you can contact 22be's support team and we will review the account discreetly. However, for privacy reasons, we can only make changes to an account (such as applying self-exclusion) at the direct request of the account holder or with verifiable proof of legal guardianship. We encourage you to speak openly with the person involved and direct them to our Responsible Gaming tools or to seek professional counselling support.

22be encourages all players who feel they may have a gambling problem to seek professional support. While dedicated gambling addiction helplines in Bangladesh are still developing, players can reach out to general mental health and counselling services available in Dhaka and other major cities. Our 24/7 English-language support team can also provide a compassionate first point of contact and help you activate the appropriate account protection tools while you seek further help.

22be's Responsible Gaming by the Numbers

Real commitments backed by real action. Here is a snapshot of how 22be's responsible gaming framework is performing across Bangladesh.

21+
Minimum age strictly enforced for every player in Bangladesh
24/7
English-language support available around the clock, every day
6
Dedicated responsible gaming tools available to every account holder
100%
Of self-exclusion requests processed immediately — no delays, no exceptions

Reach Our Support Team

If you are struggling with gambling or simply want to activate a responsible gaming tool, our support team is here for you. All channels are staffed in English and respond without judgement.

Live Chat (24/7)

Fastest response. Available around the clock in English. Our team can activate time-outs and self-exclusion instantly on your behalf.

Email Support

For non-urgent requests and written documentation of your responsible gaming actions:
[email protected]
(plain text — not a clickable link)

WhatsApp Support

Available 9am – 12am BST (UTC+6):
+880 1700 220022
(plain text — not a clickable link)

Account Safety Team

For urgent self-exclusion requests outside normal hours, our account safety team is available via live chat 24/7 and will escalate your case immediately.

You are not alone. Our team handles responsible gaming requests with full confidentiality and zero judgement. Whether you want to set a small deposit limit or close your account permanently, we will support you through the process with care and respect.

Play Smart. Play Safe. Play at 22be.

Responsible gaming and great entertainment are not opposites — at 22be they go hand in hand. Explore cricket betting, slots, casino games, and more with the confidence that your safety tools are always just one tap away.