Gambling should be enjoyable — a form of entertainment, not a way to generate income or escape problems. At SZ786, we take player wellbeing seriously. This page explains the tools available to keep your play healthy, how to recognise early warning signs, and where to seek help if you need it.
Safe Play Toolkit
Every registered SZ786 user has access to the following responsible gambling tools. They are free, instant to activate and designed to work around your personal needs.
Set a maximum daily, weekly or monthly deposit cap directly from your account settings. Once active, the limit takes effect immediately. Reductions apply right away; increases require a cooling-off period to prevent impulsive changes.
Define the maximum amount you are willing to lose in a given period. When your loss limit is reached, your account is automatically restricted from further wagering until the limit period resets or you revise it downward.
Set a maximum gaming session length. When your chosen time is up, you will receive a notification and your session will be paused. This tool is particularly helpful for preventing unplanned extended play during cricket matches or late-night sessions.
Enable on-screen pop-up notifications at regular intervals — every 30, 60 or 90 minutes — reminding you how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered. A brief moment of awareness can make a meaningful difference.
Need a short break from gambling without full self-exclusion? Activate a temporary cooling-off period of 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. During this period your account is suspended for wagering but remains accessible for account management.
If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, self-exclusion provides a longer-term break — from a minimum of six months up to five years or permanently. Contact our support team via Live Chat to activate this. All marketing communications stop immediately.
Our Approach
Responsible gambling is not about telling people what they can and cannot do. It is about making sure that every player at SZ786 has the information, the tools and the awareness they need to make genuinely free and informed decisions about their play.
For most players, gambling is exactly what it should be — entertainment. Watching Pakistan cricket at a PSL fixture, placing a wager on the match winner, and enjoying the game with friends is a normal and enjoyable activity for many adults. We want to keep it that way.
The problem arises when gambling stops being recreational and starts to feel compulsive, anxiety-driven or financially damaging. That shift can happen gradually, which is why SZ786 builds responsible gambling tools into the fabric of the platform rather than hiding them in an obscure settings menu.
Whether you are based in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan or Peshawar — our responsible gambling resources are available to you 24/7, at no cost, without judgment.
You gamble with money set aside specifically for entertainment — never rent, bills or household expenses.
Losing a bet is disappointing but does not trigger an urge to chase losses immediately with a larger wager.
You are comfortable walking away when you have reached your planned limit, even mid-session.
Gambling is one of several leisure activities in your life — not the primary focus of your week.
You are honest with yourself and others about how much time and money you spend on gambling.
You understand that the house edge means gambling is not a reliable way to make money in the long run.
Know the Signs
Problem gambling can develop slowly and is often difficult to self-identify in the early stages. The following warning signs are not a clinical diagnosis — they are practical indicators that your relationship with gambling may benefit from additional support or a break.
Spending more money on gambling than you planned, or depositing again immediately after reaching your limit.
Chasing losses — placing larger bets in an attempt to recover money you have already lost in the same session.
Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose, including borrowing money or using household funds.
Feeling restless, irritable or anxious when you are unable to gamble or when you try to stop.
Hiding your gambling activity from family members, friends or colleagues in Lahore, Karachi or elsewhere.
Neglecting work, studies, family commitments or personal health because of time spent gambling.
Using gambling as a primary coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, loneliness or other emotional difficulties.
Repeatedly making promises to yourself or others to stop or reduce gambling, but finding it difficult to follow through.
Recognising any of the warning signs above does not mean you have a severe problem — it means you are being honest with yourself, which is the first and most important step. Here is what we recommend:
If you believe your gambling has become a serious problem, please reach out to a professional support organisation. Recognised international resources include:
These resources are listed for informational purposes only. SZ786 does not hold any formal affiliation with these organisations. If you are in Pakistan, please also consult local mental health or counselling services appropriate to your situation.
Self-Reflection Tool
This is not a clinical assessment — it is a personal reflection tool. Answer honestly. If you answer "yes" to several of these, it may be worth speaking to someone or activating one of SZ786's responsible gambling tools.
Have you ever spent more money gambling than you originally intended to in a single session?
Have you gambled with money that was meant for essential expenses — rent, food, utility bills or family needs?
After a losing session, have you felt a strong urge to deposit again immediately to win back what you lost?
Have you tried to cut down on your gambling or stop entirely, but found it difficult to do so?
Has gambling caused arguments with family members, friends or colleagues, or led you to hide your activity from them?
Do you gamble to escape from problems, stress, loneliness or to improve a low mood rather than purely for entertainment?
Have you borrowed money — from family, friends or financial services — specifically to fund gambling?
Has gambling ever negatively affected your work, studies or important personal responsibilities?
How to Activate Controls
All responsible gambling tools are available immediately to every registered SZ786 user. Here is a practical guide to each tool — what it does, how to set it, and what happens when it activates.
Navigate to Account Settings → Responsible Gambling → Deposit Limits. Choose daily, weekly or monthly. Enter the PKR amount you want as your maximum. Reductions apply instantly; increases take 72 hours to activate as a cooling-off measure.
Under Responsible Gambling, select Loss Limits. Choose your period (daily/weekly/monthly) and the maximum PKR amount you are comfortable losing. When reached, further wagers are blocked automatically until the period resets.
Choose your maximum session length in minutes or hours. When your time is up, a notification appears and gaming is paused. You remain logged in and can review your session activity or adjust settings before starting a new session.
Under Responsible Gambling, select Take a Break. Choose 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Your account is suspended for wagering immediately. No marketing will be sent during this period. The break cannot be shortened once activated.
Self-exclusion must be activated via Live Chat with our responsible gambling team — not through automated settings — to ensure it is applied correctly and that all accounts associated with you are captured. Minimum period: 6 months.
Account Management
Beyond the standard toolkit, SZ786 supports Users who want to step back from gambling entirely, whether temporarily or permanently.
If you decide that online gambling is not right for you, you can request permanent account closure at any time via Live Chat. Any available balance will be withdrawn to your registered payment method following KYC verification, and your account will be permanently deactivated with all marketing communications stopped.
SZ786 does not allow Users to shorten a cooling-off period or override a self-exclusion once it has been activated. Any request to reopen an account early will be declined. Increases to existing limits (raising your deposit cap, for example) involve a mandatory 72-hour delay before the change takes effect.
The moment a self-exclusion, Take a Break or voluntary account closure is activated, SZ786 ceases all promotional and marketing communications to that account. No bonus offers, no promotional emails, no push notifications. This is applied automatically and immediately.
SZ786 operates an absolute adults-only policy. No individual under the age of 18 — or the higher minimum age required by the operator's licence jurisdiction — may register an account, deposit funds or place any wager on this platform. This is non-negotiable.
During the registration process, SZ786 collects date of birth information and conducts age verification checks. Where identity documents are submitted for KYC, age confirmation is a required component of the review process. Any account found to belong to a minor will be closed immediately and any balance held for lawful return.
The 18+ age requirement does not imply that online gambling is lawful in Pakistan for all individuals of that age. The Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977 and other applicable Pakistani laws may restrict or prohibit online gambling activity. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their participation complies with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
Protecting Young People: If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor in your household may have accessed SZ786, please contact our support team via Live Chat immediately. We will act without delay. We also recommend using third-party parental control software to restrict access to gambling websites in shared households or on devices used by children.
Third-party parental control software that can block gambling websites across all devices in a household.
A device-level blocking tool designed specifically to prevent access to online gambling sites on smartphones and computers.
Most modern browsers and internet providers offer content filtering that can be configured to block gambling websites by category.
The tools above are referenced for informational purposes only. SZ786 is not affiliated with any of these third-party services and does not endorse or warrant their effectiveness.
Play Smart
Set your limits before you play. Use our tools proactively. If you ever need support, our team is available 24/7. Visit the homepage to explore cricket betting, live casino and more — and remember: bet for fun, not to chase.
Adults 18+ only — or the higher minimum required by the operator/license jurisdiction. Local laws may restrict gambling.