Online betting is a form of entertainment. It is not a means of income, it is not an investment plan, and it is not a solution to financial problems. We want you to enjoy CricBet99 — and we want you to be enjoying it a year from now, which means you have to play in control. This page provides you with honest information and practical tools to help maintain that.
We publish this page not because a rulebook demands it, but because a platform that makes money off players losing control doesn’t deserve anyone’s trust. Our best bettors are the ones who bet within their means, week after week, because they know that they’re paying for entertainment, just like a movie ticket, and they know the cost and they accept it.
The Golden Rules
- Never risk more than you can afford. The money you use for betting should be the money you would use for entertainment, like going out or paying for streaming services. It should never be from rent, EMIs, school fees, groceries or savings. One question to ask yourself before you deposit is, “If I lose all this money tomorrow, will my life be the same?” If you hear no, don’t drop it.
- Avoid borrowing money to make a bet. The number one red flag of gambling is taking a loan, using a credit card or borrowing from friends and family to bet. If you ever think about it, STOP playing right away and take a break.
- Never chase losses. It is easy to get lured into betting more after a bad session to “make it up for” and it almost always leads to ruin. Losses that are sought out, tend to be losses that are multiplied. If you lose, consider it a price of admission to the show, shut the app and return another day with a fresh perspective—or never return. Either is a good result.
- Use time limits, not just money limits. The point of watching the match should be the point – not tracking odds for six hours. Before a session, determine the length of time you will play and set an alarm if necessary, and when the alarm goes off, stop playing, whether you are up or down.
- Never play impaired or emotional. Alcohol, anger, stress and grief all promise to solve the problem of how you feel and all have the same outcome. The market will be there tomorrow if you’re not calm and clear.
Warning Signs: An Honest Self-Assessment
Be honest with yourself and ask yourself these questions. Your answers will not be shared with anyone else.
- Do I conceal my gambling from family or partner?
- Do I spend more than I have budgeted for on a regular basis?
- Am I having trouble with work, school, sleep or relationships because of my gambling?
- Am I putting money in and out and in and out in the same session to recoup losses?
- When I’m trying to quit, am I feeling restless, irritable or anxious?
- Have I ever told untruths about the amount of money I bet or lose?
- Do I think about betting at times when I should be focused on other things?
If you answered yes to two or more of these, it’s time to take a break — not later, now! It’s not a judgment, it’s pattern recognition and the earlier you are able to recognise the pattern, the less likely it is to become a problem.
Tools We Provide
We have three practical tools, which can be accessed by just sending a message to our support team on WhatsApp. No forms and no delays.
Deposit limits. You can limit the amount you can deposit on your ID to a daily, weekly or monthly amount. Any deposit over the limit is automatically rejected, regardless of what you say at the time. Limits can be reduced immediately, and increases will only be effective after a 24-hour cooling period, therefore a hot-headed moment will not reverse a clear-headed decision.
Time-out. Your ID can be frozen for up to 24 hours, up to 30 days. Log in, betting and deposit are not allowed during a time-out. Your balance is secure and you can access it in its entirety at the end of the period.
Self-exclusion. To cease completely, request permanent account closure. We will accept it without any questions, arguments or offers of retention and we will pay your remaining balance in full via the normal withdrawal process.
If you are concerned about someone else
If you notice the above signs of a problem in a family member or friend, confront them in a non-accusatory way. Support takes the problem out of the shadows, shame makes it deeper. If you wish to have an account restricted, you can also contact us and we will take all requests seriously.
Getting Help
When you feel like you can’t control your gambling, it’s a sign of strength, not weakness, to get professional help. Speak to your doctor, or consult a qualified mental health professional — many now offer confidential online consultations. Talking with one trusted family member or friend is also a strong first step – issues that are kept in the dark generally look smaller in the light.
Myths That Cost Players Money
There are some false beliefs that are worse than any one losing bet; let us list them plainly. “But I’m due a win” — no market owes you anything, each event is unique and a losing streak doesn’t mean a win is coming. This system guarantees profit” — no staking system changes the underlying probabilities, and anyone who is selling you a guaranteed winning system is selling you fiction. The idea that “one big bet will fix everything” is the one that will get you into trouble when you have a manageable loss. It’s one of the most important things a player can develop – to recognize these thoughts as false when they arise.
Strictly 18+
Only people 18 years old or older can have an account with CricBet99. If the account is determined to be for a minor, it is closed and will not be re-opened. Parents and guardians should apply parental controls at the device level to ensure that minors are not able to access any betting sites.
One last thought, and the most important sentence on this page: When betting no longer becomes fun, it’s time to stop betting.