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Player Safety · Wellbeing · Fair Play

Responsible Gaming at poku — Your Wellbeing Comes First

poku is committed to providing a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for every player in Bangladesh. We provide the tools, guidance, and support you need to keep gaming fun and firmly in control.

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Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

At poku, we believe that gambling should always be an entertaining pastime — never a source of financial stress, personal harm, or emotional distress. As Bangladesh's premium online casino and sports betting platform, we take our duty of care to players seriously, and that commitment is reflected in every feature, policy, and tool we offer.

Online gambling, like all forms of entertainment involving money, carries inherent risks. For the vast majority of players, these risks are manageable and the experience remains enjoyable. However, we recognise that a small proportion of players may develop patterns of behaviour that indicate a problem. poku's responsible gaming framework is designed to detect these patterns early, provide the right tools to help, and ensure that anyone who needs support can access it quickly — whether they are based in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, or anywhere else across Bangladesh.

This page outlines the full range of responsible gaming measures available to poku players. We strongly encourage you to read this information, make use of the tools on offer, and to reach out to our support team at any time if you have concerns about your own gaming behaviour or that of someone you know. There is no shame in asking for help — and poku's team is available around the clock to assist you.

poku strictly enforces an 18+ age restriction across all products and services. Anyone who is not at least 18 years of age is prohibited from registering an account, placing bets, or accessing any real-money features on the Platform. Age verification checks are conducted at registration and may be requested at any point during a player's account lifecycle.

Core Responsible Gaming Principles

Six foundations that define how poku approaches player safety and responsible gambling for its Bangladesh community.

Strict 18+ Age Verification

poku verifies the age of every player at registration. Documentary proof of age may be requested at any time. Any account found to belong to a person under 18 is suspended immediately and all funds are returned to the payment source.

Flexible Deposit Limits

Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit caps on your poku account. Limits take effect immediately when reduced and help you stay within a budget you are genuinely comfortable with — before a session starts, not after.

Session Time-Out Controls

Use poku's time-out feature to take a short, enforced break from the Platform — from 24 hours up to six weeks. During a time-out period your account is temporarily suspended and you will not receive any marketing communications.

Self-Exclusion Programme

If you need a longer break, poku's self-exclusion tool allows you to close your account for a defined period of six months, one year, two years, or permanently. Once activated, self-exclusion cannot be reversed during the chosen period.

Loss & Wager Limit Tools

Beyond deposit limits, poku lets you set maximum loss thresholds and wager-size caps per session or per day. These limits act as a financial safety net, ensuring a run of bad luck cannot spiral beyond the boundary you have set for yourself.

24/7 Dedicated Support

poku's support team is available every hour of every day — including during Eid, Pohela Boishakh, Victory Day, and all public holidays. If you are concerned about your gambling at any moment, reach out via live chat or email and a trained team member will respond promptly.

Your Responsible Gaming Toolkit

A detailed breakdown of every player-protection tool available on the poku Platform and how to activate each one.

Deposit Limits

Navigate to your account settings at any time to set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit into your poku account. Reductions take effect immediately. Increases are subject to a 24-hour cooling-off period to prevent impulsive decisions made in the heat of the moment. You may set limits denominated in Bangladeshi Taka (৳) to match your personal budget.

Loss Limits

A loss limit caps how much of your deposited balance you can lose within a defined time window. Once the limit is reached, all betting activity on your account is paused for the remainder of the period. This tool is especially useful for players who want to enjoy an extended gaming session without the risk of significant financial loss in a single day.

Wager Limits

Set a maximum stake size per bet or per game round. This prevents any single high-stakes bet from having an outsized impact on your balance. Wager limits are particularly recommended for players who enjoy high-volatility games such as Aviator, live casino tables, or progressive jackpot slots.

Session Reminders & Time Limits

poku can send you a notification after you have been playing for a set period — for example, after 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. You can also set a hard session time limit, after which your session will automatically end. These features help maintain awareness of time spent on the Platform, which can be easy to lose track of during an engaging game or live cricket betting session.

Time-Out (Short Break)

A time-out allows you to take an enforced break from the poku Platform for a period of your choosing: 24 hours, 48 hours, 1 week, or up to 6 weeks. During a time-out your account is suspended — you cannot log in, deposit, or place bets. All pending withdrawals will still be processed normally. Marketing communications are paused automatically for the duration of your time-out.

Self-Exclusion (Extended Break)

Self-exclusion is a formal commitment to stop gambling on poku for an extended period. Options available are: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or permanent exclusion. Once a self-exclusion request is activated, it cannot be reversed before the chosen period expires — this is intentional and is designed to give the tool real protective power. Permanently excluded accounts will not be reopened under any circumstances. To request self-exclusion, contact [email protected] or use the account settings panel.

Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of all promotional and marketing communications from poku at any time, with no adverse effect on your account. Simply contact [email protected] with your request or update your communication preferences in your account settings. Players who have activated a time-out or self-exclusion are automatically removed from all marketing lists for the full duration of their exclusion period.

Account Closure

You may close your poku account at any time for any reason by contacting our support team. All outstanding balances will be returned to your registered payment method — bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, or card — before the account is closed. Account closure for responsible gaming reasons is processed as a priority and is handled with complete confidentiality.

Recognising the Warning Signs

Problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always easy to recognise in yourself. The following are common warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem. If you identify with one or more of these signs, we strongly encourage you to use poku's responsible gaming tools or to contact our support team immediately.

Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble in an attempt to win back money you have already lost, often placing larger bets than originally planned.

Gambling Beyond Your Means: Spending more than you can comfortably afford to lose, or using money set aside for essentials such as rent, food, or bills.

Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, study, family obligations, or social commitments because of time or money spent gambling.

Borrowing to Gamble: Taking loans, borrowing from friends or family, or using credit specifically to fund gambling activity.

Hiding Your Gambling: Concealing the amount of time or money you spend gambling from people close to you, or feeling the need to lie about it.

Emotional Dependence: Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, or other difficult emotions rather than for entertainment.

Inability to Stop: Feeling unable to stop or take a break from gambling even when you want to, or feeling restless and irritable when attempting to cut down.

Increasing Stakes: Needing to bet ever-larger amounts to achieve the same level of excitement or satisfaction that smaller bets once provided.

Remember: Recognising a problem is the first and most important step. poku's support team is trained to handle these situations sensitively and confidentially. You will never be judged for reaching out.

Responsible Gaming — Common Questions

Answers to the questions poku players most frequently ask about our responsible gaming programme, tools, and policies.

Log in to your poku account and navigate to the Responsible Gaming section within your account settings. From there you can set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits denominated in Bangladeshi Taka (৳). Reductions to your existing limit take effect immediately. If you wish to increase a limit, a mandatory 24-hour review period applies before the increase is activated. If you have difficulty locating the settings, contact our support team via live chat and an agent will guide you through the process step by step.

A time-out is a short, temporary break from the poku Platform lasting between 24 hours and 6 weeks. It is designed for players who want to pause and reset without making a long-term commitment. Self-exclusion is a more formal and lasting measure — it closes your account for a minimum of 6 months and up to permanently. Once self-exclusion is activated it cannot be reversed during the chosen period. If you are unsure which option is right for you, our support team can help you assess your situation and choose the most appropriate tool.

Yes. Any account balance remaining at the time a time-out or self-exclusion is activated will still be processed and returned to your registered payment method — whether that is bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, or a card. The suspension of your account only prevents you from logging in, depositing, and placing bets. It does not affect the processing of outstanding withdrawal requests. Pending withdrawals will be completed within the standard processing timeframe.

If you are concerned about a family member or friend who you believe may have a gambling problem, the most important first step is to open a non-judgmental conversation with them about your concerns. Encourage them to make use of poku's responsible gaming tools — including self-exclusion and deposit limits — and to speak with our support team. You can also contact poku directly at [email protected] to request guidance on how best to support a loved one who may be experiencing gambling-related difficulties. poku will handle all such enquiries with full confidentiality.

poku treats all responsible gaming data — including self-exclusion elections, limit settings, and cool-off requests — with the highest level of confidentiality. This data is used exclusively for the purpose of administering your protective tools and is never sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. For full details of how poku handles your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

All players are required to confirm they are aged 18 or above during the registration process. poku may subsequently request documentary proof of age as part of the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process. Accepted documents include a valid national identity card (NID), passport, or other government-issued photo identification. If a player's age cannot be satisfactorily verified, access to real-money features will be suspended until verification is completed. Any account confirmed to belong to a person under 18 is permanently closed and all associated funds are returned.

Need Help Right Now?

If gambling is causing you distress — financially, emotionally, or within your relationships — please do not wait. poku's support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year including Eid and all public holidays. Reach out immediately by live chat or by emailing us at the address below. All enquiries are handled with complete confidentiality and without judgment.

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