🔞 Adults 18+ Only — or the higher minimum required by the operator/license jurisdiction. If gambling is causing you distress, please seek help immediately. Play responsibly.

Play Safe. Stay in Control.

Strictly 18+ — Adults Only

Responsible Gambling at 22atm — Because Betting Should Be Fun

At 22atm, we believe every player — from Karachi to Peshawar — deserves an honest, safe betting environment. Gambling is entertainment, not a financial tool. This page explains every tool, control and resource available to help you stay in charge of your experience.

🆘

Need Help Right Now?

If gambling is causing you serious financial, emotional or family distress, please stop playing immediately and contact 22atm Support via Live Chat to activate an emergency self-exclusion. You can also find guidance from internationally recognised responsible gambling organisations. Your wellbeing always comes first — no questions asked.

Get Support Info

Our Approach

Gambling Should Always Be a Choice, Not a Compulsion

Responsible gambling means engaging with betting as a form of entertainment — within your means, on your own terms, and with a clear head. At 22atm, we take this seriously because the majority of our users are Pakistani adults managing real household budgets across cities like Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar.

Betting on cricket, PSL, T20 internationals or a casino game should feel the same as going to the cinema — enjoyable, bounded by time and money you have freely chosen to spend, and not something you feel unable to stop. The moment gambling stops feeling like entertainment and starts feeling like an obligation, that's a signal that protective tools and support resources should be activated immediately.

Every responsible gambling tool on 22atm is free to use, takes effect promptly, and can be set or modified directly from your account without needing to contact support — except for self-exclusion extensions, which are intentionally made slightly harder to reverse to protect your long-term wellbeing.

22atm does not extend credit, does not encourage users to borrow money to fund gambling, and will never pressure a user to reverse a responsible gambling limit or exclusion request. Limit reductions take effect immediately; limit increases require a mandatory reflection period before activation.

🤔 A Quick Self-Check: Healthy Gambling Habits

Honest answers to these questions can help you reflect on whether your current relationship with betting is genuinely healthy. If you answer "yes" to three or more, please review the support tools below.

Do you find yourself thinking about gambling for most of the day?
Have you placed bets with money needed for rent, food or bills?
Have you tried to stop or cut back but found you couldn't?
Do you gamble to recover losses from previous sessions?
Has gambling caused arguments with your family or friends?
Do you feel anxious, irritable or restless when you're not gambling?
Have you borrowed money or sold items to fund gambling?
Have you lied to people close to you about how much you gamble?

✅ If any of these resonated with you, please scroll down to the Self-Exclusion and Support sections below. Reaching out is always the right call.

Our Commitments

Six Pillars of Responsible Play at 22atm

18+ Strict Age Verification

22atm enforces minimum age requirements at registration and during KYC verification. No person below the age of 18 — or the higher minimum required by the operator's license jurisdiction — may hold an account or place any wager. Suspected underage accounts are suspended immediately and referred for investigation.

Deposit & Loss Limits

Set daily, weekly or monthly caps on how much you deposit or lose across any rolling period. Limits can be reduced at any time with immediate effect. Increases require a mandatory cooling period before taking effect — a deliberate design choice to protect impulsive decisions made during high-emotion sessions.

Session Time & Reality Checks

Set a maximum session duration. When your time is up, the Platform will prompt you to take a break. Reality checks — on-screen notifications showing time spent and net activity — can be configured to appear every 15, 30 or 60 minutes during a session so you always know exactly where you stand.

Cooling-Off Periods

Need a break but not ready for full self-exclusion? A cooling-off period suspends your account for a set time — from 24 hours up to 6 weeks. During this period, your account cannot be used for deposits or wagering. The restriction cannot be lifted early under any circumstances.

Self-Exclusion

Self-exclusion closes your account for a minimum of six months, with options extending to permanent exclusion. Once activated, it cannot be reversed during the elected period — by design. We treat all self-exclusion requests seriously and process them immediately. Any attempt to re-register during an exclusion period will be blocked.

Support Resources

We signpost recognised responsible gambling organisations and support resources to users who need them. Problem gambling affects individuals and families — help exists and should be sought without shame. Our support team is trained to direct users to appropriate resources and will never discourage a player from self-excluding or seeking help.

Platform Tools

Your Responsible Gambling Toolkit

All tools listed below are available to every registered 22atm user at no cost. Access them from the Responsible Gambling section of your account settings at any time.

Takes Effect Immediately
Deposit Limit

Cap the maximum amount you can deposit within a 24-hour, 7-day or 30-day rolling period. You choose the amount — even as low as PKR 500 per day if you wish.

Takes Effect Immediately
Loss Limit

Set a maximum net loss across any rolling period. Once your loss threshold is reached, the Platform will automatically prevent further wagering until the period resets.

Takes Effect Immediately
Session Time Limit

Define the maximum continuous time you can spend on the Platform per session. You'll receive a warning before your limit is reached, and the session will close automatically at the limit.

Takes Effect Immediately
Reality Check

Receive on-screen notifications at intervals you choose — every 15, 30 or 60 minutes — showing your net activity and time spent. A simple but powerful tool to stay aware.

Min. 24 Hours
Cooling-Off Period

Take a short break from 22atm — from 24 hours up to 6 weeks. Your account is frozen during this time. No deposits, no wagering. The restriction cannot be lifted early under any circumstances.

Min. 6 Months
Self-Exclusion

A minimum 6-month to permanent voluntary ban from the Platform. Takes effect immediately. Cannot be reversed during the elected period. We block re-registration attempts and remove your account from marketing lists permanently.

Always Available
24/7 Support

Speak to a trained support agent via Live Chat at any time — day or night, whether you're in Karachi at midnight or Islamabad at noon. All responsible gambling requests are handled with confidentiality and no judgement.

Know the Signs

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Many people don't recognise it until financial or personal damage has already occurred. The following warning signs are widely recognised by responsible gambling organisations worldwide. If any of these feel familiar, please use 22atm's self-exclusion tools or contact our support team today.

Chasing Losses

Placing more bets specifically to recover money lost in previous sessions — a cycle that almost always results in greater losses, not recovery.

Betting Essential Funds

Using money that was budgeted for rent, groceries, school fees or utility bills to fund gambling activity.

Concealing Gambling from Family

Hiding betting activity, transaction history or account access from a spouse, parent or close relative out of shame or fear of reaction.

Mood Dependent on Gambling Outcomes

Feeling strong euphoria after wins and disproportionate distress, anger or anxiety after losses — where daily mood is consistently influenced by betting results.

Inability to Stop Despite Wanting To

Having a genuine desire to reduce or stop gambling but finding yourself returning to betting repeatedly despite that intention.

Borrowing to Gamble

Taking loans, using credit cards or asking friends and family for money specifically to fund betting or to cover gambling-related debts.

How to Self-Exclude

Step-by-Step: Activating Self-Exclusion on 22atm

Self-exclusion is a serious, binding commitment. The process is straightforward and takes effect immediately once confirmed. Here is exactly how to do it.

1
Log In to Your 22atm Account

Access your registered account from any device. Self-exclusion is available from the Responsible Gambling section of your Account Settings at any time — no special permission or wait time required.

2
Navigate to Account Settings → Responsible Gambling

Find the Responsible Gambling tab in your account settings menu. All limit tools and exclusion options are grouped here for easy access.

3
Select "Self-Exclusion" and Choose Your Period

Options available: 6 months, 12 months, 3 years or permanent exclusion. If you are unsure, choose the longest period that feels right. You can always request an extension; you cannot request an early reversal.

4
Confirm Your Decision

A confirmation screen will summarise the exclusion period and its implications. Read it carefully and confirm. The exclusion takes effect the moment you confirm — you will be logged out immediately.

5
Receive Confirmation and Seek Further Support

You will receive a confirmation email at your registered address. Any remaining withdrawable balance will be processed within standard timelines to your verified payment method. If you need further support, contact our team via Live Chat or review the support resources section below.

Cannot access your account? If you need to self-exclude but cannot log in, contact 22atm support immediately via Live Chat. Our team can activate an exclusion on your behalf once your identity is verified. Do not delay — help is available 24/7.

External Support

Responsible Gambling Support Resources

The following organisations provide confidential support, information and professional guidance for individuals and families affected by problem gambling. Text mentions only — no endorsement is implied.

🌍
GamCare (International)

GamCare is a UK-based organisation offering free information, support and counselling for anyone affected by a gambling problem. Their resources and online chat support are accessible internationally, including from Pakistan.

🎯
Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope in order to recover from a gambling problem. Meetings and fellowship resources are available internationally and online.

🛡️
BeGambleAware (International)

BeGambleAware provides clear, practical guidance on understanding gambling problems, spotting warning signs early and accessing the right support. Their self-assessment tools are available in English and accessible internationally.

👨‍👩‍👧
Gam-Anon (Family Support)

Gam-Anon provides support specifically for the families and loved ones of compulsive gamblers. If someone you care about has a gambling problem, Gam-Anon offers practical guidance and peer support communities online.

💬
22atm Live Chat Support

Our trained support team is available 24/7 via Live Chat on the Platform. They can help you activate self-exclusion, set spending limits, explain your options and signpost you to professional support resources. No appointment needed.

📧
22atm Email Support

Prefer to write? Send a message to our support team — plain text email address: [email protected]. We respond to responsible gambling queries as a priority, typically within 24 hours.

Important Note: 22atm references the above organisations for informational purposes only. These organisations do not endorse 22atm or any gambling operator. If you are in Pakistan and experiencing gambling-related distress, please also consider speaking with a trusted medical professional, counsellor or community mental health resource. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Our Promises

The 22atm Responsible Gambling Pledge

🔞
Never Serve Minors

Zero tolerance for underage gambling. We verify age at registration and during KYC — no exceptions.

🚫
Never Pressure Users

We will never contact a self-excluded user with promotional material or encourage reversal of responsible gambling limits.

⚡
Instant Limit Activation

All limit reductions and exclusions take effect immediately. No delays, no waiting periods for protective measures.

🤝
Trained Support Staff

All 22atm support agents receive responsible gambling training and handle sensitive queries with professionalism and care.

Common Questions About Responsible Gambling on 22atm

No. Deposit limit increases are subject to a mandatory reflection period before they take effect. This cooling period is a deliberate protective design — it prevents impulsive increases made during high-emotion sessions. Limit decreases, however, take effect immediately.

No. Self-exclusion is binding for the elected period and cannot be reversed early under any circumstances. This is by design — the purpose of self-exclusion is to provide a firm barrier during a period of vulnerability. When the exclusion period expires naturally, you may contact support to discuss re-activation, which is subject to a review process.

Any withdrawable real-money balance remaining in your account will be processed for withdrawal to your verified payment method following account closure. Bonus funds that have not met their wagering requirements will be forfeited in accordance with the Terms & Conditions. The withdrawal will be processed within standard timeframes.

Online gambling occupies a complex legal space in Pakistan under the Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977 and various provincial regulations. 22atm does not claim to be licensed by the Government of Pakistan, the PTA, the State Bank of Pakistan or any provincial body. Users are solely responsible for understanding and complying with applicable local laws before using the Platform. This is not legal advice — if in doubt, seek independent legal guidance.

Start by having a calm, non-judgmental conversation. Avoid accusatory language — frame the discussion around concern for their wellbeing. The organisations listed in our Support Resources section (including Gam-Anon, which is specifically for family members) provide guidance on how to approach these conversations constructively. Encourage the person to speak with their GP or a mental health professional, and support them in activating self-exclusion tools on any gambling platforms they use.

Play Smart. Play Safe.

Betting at Its Best — In Control, On Your Terms

22atm is built around the belief that gambling is most enjoyable when it is genuinely within your control. Explore the Platform, set your limits first, and bet only what you can afford to lose. Cricket, PSL, T20, live casino — all of it should feel like entertainment, nothing more.

🔞 Strictly 18+ only, or the higher minimum required by the operator/license jurisdiction. Gambling may be restricted under Pakistani law. This page does not constitute legal or medical advice. If you need help, please contact our 24/7 support via Live Chat.