What is responsible gaming and why does it matter?
Online gaming has become a popular form of entertainment. But like any pastime, it is important to maintain healthy boundaries. At 177bit, we believe responsible gaming is not just about following rules — it is about always putting your mental and financial well-being first.
Responsible gaming means treating gaming as a source of enjoyment — not as a way to earn money or solve problems. 177bit encourages every player to set their own limits and to seek help when needed. Our platform is designed so that you always have full control over your gaming activity.
Online gaming is growing in popularity across Bangladesh, and so is the need for awareness. Players who game responsibly can enjoy it as a positive experience over the long term. Excessive or uncontrolled gaming, however, can have a negative impact on your personal, family, and financial life.
177bit's Commitment & Responsibility
177bit is more than a gaming platform — we are committed to building a responsible community. Our team works continuously to ensure every player enjoys a safe and healthy gaming environment. We believe a happy, healthy player is our greatest achievement.
- Age verification is mandatory at every registration — only players aged 18 and above are allowed to play.
- Deposit, loss, and session time limit features are available free of charge on all accounts.
- If suspicious behavior is detected, our system automatically sends an alert.
- Self-Exclusion requests are processed within 24 hours.
- All responsible gaming information and support is handled with complete confidentiality.
- Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you in any situation.
Safe Gaming Tools & Limit Settings
177bit gives you full control over your gaming activity. Our platform includes several practical tools that you can activate at any time from your account settings.
Deposit Limit
Set a maximum limit on your daily, weekly, or monthly deposits. Limits take effect immediately once set. To increase a limit, you will need to wait 7 days.
Loss Limit
Set a cap on how much you can lose within a given period. Once the limit is reached, the system will automatically end your gaming session.
Session Limit
Decide in advance how long you will play in one sitting. You will receive a break reminder when the time is up, and if you do not take a break, the session will end automatically.
Cool-Off Period
If you feel like you need a break, you can pause your account for anywhere between 24 hours and 30 days. During this time, logging in or placing bets will not be possible.
Self-Exclusion
Request self-exclusion for a longer break. You can deactivate your account for 6 months to 5 years, or permanently.
Gaming History Review
View your full gaming history, deposits, withdrawals, and session details at any time. Analyse your own behaviour and make informed decisions.
How to Recognize the Signs of Problem Gaming
Problem gaming often develops gradually and can be difficult to recognize at first. If you notice the signs below, it is important to take them seriously. Recognizing them is not a sign of weakness — it is a sign of self-awareness.
| Signs | Description |
|---|---|
| Exceeding Your Budget | Repeatedly spending beyond your set budget and unable to stop yourself |
| Chasing losses | Trying to recover losses by placing bigger bets after losing |
| Impact on Relationships | Relationships with family or friends are suffering because of gaming |
| Sleep and health issues | Staying up late to play, disrupting sleep and eating habits, and experiencing increased stress |
| Tendency to hide gaming activity | Hiding your gaming activity from family or lying about it |
| Gambling with borrowed money | Taking on debt or using money set aside for essential expenses to fund gaming |
| Difficulty concentrating at work | Unable to focus on work or studies |
Self-Assessment — Questions to Ask Yourself
Answer the following questions honestly. This is a simple self-assessment — not a test. The goal is to help you become more aware of your own gaming behavior.
1. Do you feel restless or irritable when you lose at gaming?
2. Do you often play longer than you originally planned?
3. Has gaming cut into the time you spend with family?
4. Have you tried to stop gaming but found you couldn't?
5. Do you feel anxious or uneasy when you're not gaming?
Self-Exclusion Process
Self-exclusion is a decision where you request that your own account be deactivated for a set period or permanently. It is entirely your choice, and 177bit respects that decision.
Go to Account Settings
Log in and click on the "Responsible Gaming" option.
Select a Time Period
6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or permanent — choose the duration that works for you.
State a reason (optional)
A reason is not required, but it helps us improve our service.
Confirm
Your account will be deactivated within 24 hours of submitting the request.
You will receive a confirmation email
Once self-exclusion is activated, a confirmation message will be sent to your registered email address.
Protection of Minors
177bit strictly prohibits anyone under 18 from gaming on our platform. Age verification is mandatory during registration. That said, adult household members should also take steps to secure their own devices.
- Use a password or PIN on your device to prevent children from accessing your account.
- Do not hand your device to someone else while you are logged in.
- Avoid saving your password in the browser.
- Install parental control software on devices used by children.
- Do not share your account credentials (username and password) with anyone else in your household.