Responsible gambling means treating betting as one form of entertainment — not a solution to life's problems. Whether you're placing a cricket bet or spinning slots on hijabi, as long as it brings you enjoyment and stays within your budget, that's responsible entertainment.
Problems start when betting is no longer just for fun. When someone chases losses to recover money they've lost, bets beyond their budget, or hides it from their family — that's a sign that control is slipping away. Hijabi wants every member to understand this difference and be able to make that call for themselves.
Responsible betting doesn't mean you can't lose or that you have to place small bets all the time. It simply means never wagering more than you can afford to lose without it affecting your life. Keep that one simple rule in mind, and betting stays an enjoyable form of entertainment.
Before you start betting, decide how much you're willing to spend today. Once you've reached that amount, stop.
Chasing losses by placing more bets after a loss is the most dangerous habit you can develop. Losing is part of the game — accept it and move on.
Hours of continuous betting leads to mental fatigue and impairs your ability to make sound decisions.
Never use money set aside for rent, your children's education, or medical expenses for betting.
Betting in secret is a warning sign. Talk openly with your family.
You're in control — use these five tools to stay safe
Set a maximum deposit amount — daily, weekly, or monthly. Once you reach the limit, no further deposits will be accepted. It's there to protect you.
Activate: Account SettingsSet a maximum time limit for continuous play. After the specified duration, hijabi will automatically prompt you to take a break.
Activate: Profile SettingsTemporarily close your account for anywhere between 24 hours and 30 days. You won't be able to log in during this period. Your account will reactivate automatically once the break ends.
Activate: Contact supportSet a limit on how much you're willing to lose in a day — once you hit it, no more bets for that session. It protects you from making emotional decisions after a loss.
Activate: Account SettingsIf you feel that betting isn't right for you, hijabi will permanently close your account. This decision cannot be reversed.
Activate: Contact supportView your complete betting activity in one place — deposits, losses, and winnings, all displayed transparently.
Go to: Account > HistoryIf you notice any of the signs below in yourself, it may be a signal that you've crossed the line of responsible gaming. Don't wait — reach out for help.
You're spending more than your budget on betting and feeling regret afterwards.
After a loss, you tell yourself "I'll win it back" and bet even more — only to lose again.
You're hiding your betting from family or friends.
You feel restless or irritable when you're not betting.
You're skipping work, studies, or family responsibilities to bet.
You're taking out loans or borrowing money from others to fund your betting.
You want to stop but find you can't.
Answer this short quiz honestly — your responses are just for you.
Not just to tick a compliance box — we genuinely believe it's the right thing to do
Hijabi knows that a mentally healthy member enjoys the experience for the long run. That's why our members' physical and mental well-being comes before our business interests.
Hijabi publishes the RTP (Return-to-Player) rate for every game, so members know what's a reasonable expectation from betting over the long term.
Age verification is carried out at registration and confirmed again during the KYC process. Any accounts belonging to minors are closed without exception.
If hijabi detects extended sessions or unusual betting patterns, we'll send you a message suggesting a break. It's not meant to bother you — it's our way of looking out for you.
Hijabi's support agents are trained in responsible betting. If someone is struggling, they offer non-judgmental assistance and help activate the relevant tools.
Hijabi never sends pressure-driven messages like "You'll miss out if you don't play now" or "Last chance" notifications. Come back whenever you feel like it.
Discussions about online betting in Bangladesh tend to fall into two extremes — some believe betting is entirely harmful, while others see no issue with it at all. Hijabi believes the truth lies somewhere in between. Betting is a source of entertainment for millions of people, and when done responsibly, there's nothing wrong with it. But when it becomes an addiction, it causes real harm to individuals and their families — and that's a fact.
Research shows that around 3–5% of regular bettors display problematic behaviour. The remaining 95–97% enjoy betting in a perfectly healthy way. Hijabi wants to provide the right tools and support for that 3–5%, and help ensure everyone else never ends up in that group.
Awareness is the most powerful tool for responsible gambling. At hijabi, you can view your full betting history at any time — how much you've deposited, lost, and won over any period. Seeing it all together helps you spot where your habits are heading.
Many members are hesitant about deposit limits — it can feel like giving up freedom. But it's actually the opposite. A deposit limit frees you up to focus on the enjoyment of the game without worrying about money, because you know you're within a safe boundary. Many long-term members have said their betting experience became more enjoyable after setting a deposit limit.
Hijabi's self-exclusion policy is fully on the member's side. If you contact support and say "Please close my account for 14 days," we do it without asking any questions. No promotional emails or messages are sent during the break. Once the exclusion period ends, the account remains inactive until the member logs back in on their own.
Think about your family — this may sound like old advice to some, but it's the most effective one. If a family member knows you bet and has a rough idea of how much you spend, a natural check is built in. Hiding your betting from loved ones is often one of the earliest warning signs of problem gambling.
Hijabi's responsible gambling policy isn't just a page on our site — it's part of our entire business philosophy. We want our members to stick around and enjoy themselves for the long haul. A happy, healthy member who bets for fun year after year is far more valuable to hijabi than someone who wagers heavily for a month, loses everything, and walks away.
Related Policies: Our Terms & Conditions contain more detailed rules on responsible betting. Read Terms & Conditions →
Three easy ways to use hijabi's protection tools
Log in and go to "Account" → "Limits & Security" to set your deposit limit, loss limit, and session time limit yourself.
Click the live chat button at the bottom of any page. If you want to set a self-exclusion or close your account permanently, just let support know — it takes under a minute.
support@hijabi.bestEmail us at the address below with the subject line "Responsible Gaming" — our support team will respond within 24 hours.