Responsible Gaming

Responsible gaming at Vipta means enjoying betting as entertainment while staying within your means. We believe every player should be mindful of their budget, time, and emotions. Responsible gaming isn't a restriction — it's a tool to protect yourself.

Online betting is growing in popularity across Bangladesh. However, all forms of gambling and betting carry a risk of addiction. Vipta has a range of effective tools and support services to help manage that risk. The key principle is simple — betting should never have a negative impact on your daily life, family, or financial wellbeing.

Building responsible gaming habits means you'll enjoy the platform far more over the long run. Vipta wants every member to stay healthy and happy.

It's easy to lose track of when your betting habits start getting out of hand. Watch out for these warning signs:

• Repeatedly placing bets to try to recover lost money — Thinking "one big win will fix everything"
• Spending beyond your budget — Using money meant for bills, food, or family expenses on betting
• Hiding your betting from family or friends — Lying or hiding the truth
• Feeling restless or irritable when not betting — Betting is constantly on your mind
• Neglecting work, studies, or relationships — Putting betting above everything else
• Taking on debt or borrowing money — Borrowing money from others solely to fund betting
• Getting angry or deeply upset after a loss — Negative impact on mental health

These signs are not a sign of weakness — they're a normal response from the brain. With the right support and strategies, it's entirely possible to overcome this.

Vipta's self-exclusion feature lets you temporarily or permanently close your own account whenever you need to. It's completely confidential and can be activated at any time.

While self-exclusion is active, you won't be able to place bets, make deposits, or claim promotions. Your funds remain completely safe and can be withdrawn at any time.

Vipta lets you set various personal limits to keep your betting habits in check and prevent overspending.

• Deposit Limit: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly deposit cap. Limits take effect immediately once saved.
• Bet Limit: Decide in advance how much BDT you're willing to wager in any given session.
• Loss Limit: Betting will automatically stop once you've reached your set loss amount.
• Session Time Limit: Set how many hours you want to play in a single session. Once the time is up, you'll be logged out automatically.
• Reality Check: A reminder will appear at regular intervals to let you know how long you've been playing.

Build a few simple habits for responsible gaming. Stick to these and betting stays enjoyable:

• Set Your Budget Upfront — At the start of each month, decide how much BDT you're willing to spend on betting. Stick to that budget, no matter what.
• Don't Chase Your Losses — If you've had a heavy losing day, stop for the day. Chasing losses almost always leads to even bigger ones.
• Don't bet under the influence — Betting under the influence of alcohol or anything else impairs your judgment and makes it harder to make sound decisions.
• Take Regular Breaks — Take at least a 10-minute break every hour. Get up, drink some water, take a walk.
• Keep up other hobbies — If betting has become your only form of entertainment, that's a warning sign worth taking seriously.
• Play When You're in a Good Headspace — Don't bet when you're stressed or feeling low. You're more likely to make risky decisions in that state.
• Choose games you enjoy, not just games you think will pay out — Every game has a house edge. Play for entertainment, not to make a profit.

Answer the following questions honestly. If most of your answers are "yes", consider reaching out for help:

Vipta strictly prohibits anyone under 18 from using the platform. Age is verified at registration and identity is confirmed through the KYC process.

If you have young children at home, please keep the following in mind:

• Keep your device password-protected or locked
• Always log out of the Vipta app or website when you're done
• Never share your login credentials with anyone
• Use parental control software on your device