SAFE PLAY
18+   Player Protection Policy

pk oke Responsible
Gaming Commitment

At pk oke, we believe gambling should always be a source of entertainment — never a source of financial or emotional distress. Our responsible gaming tools are designed to keep every player in Bangladesh safe, informed, and in control.

18+
Age Restriction
24/7
Support Access
0
Cost to Self-Exclude
100%
Free Limit Controls
Section 01

Our Commitment to Safe Play

pk oke operates as an entertainment platform for adults aged 18 and above. We are fully committed to providing a gaming environment that is safe, fair, and transparent — one that prioritises the long-term wellbeing of every player in Bangladesh over short-term commercial gain. Responsible gaming is not an afterthought at pk oke; it is embedded into the architecture of every feature we build and every policy we uphold.

We recognise that the vast majority of our players enjoy cricket betting, live casino games, slots, and Andar Bahar purely for entertainment. However, we also understand that for a small number of individuals, gambling can escalate from a leisure activity into a harmful habit. pk oke's responsible gaming programme exists to support those players before problems become serious — and to provide clear, accessible pathways to help when they do.

Our responsible gaming framework rests on four pillars: prevention (robust age verification and player education), control (deposit limits, session controls, and time-out options that players can activate themselves), early intervention (automated monitoring and proactive support outreach), and exit (a straightforward, no-cost self-exclusion process). Each pillar is described in detail throughout this page.

We encourage every pk oke player — regardless of how casually they gamble — to read this page in full, familiarise themselves with the tools available, and keep responsible gaming principles in mind throughout their time on the platform.

Player Protection First

Every pk oke account comes with built-in responsible gaming tools activated by default. No hidden menus — your safety controls are one tap away in your account dashboard.

Transparent Spending Tracking

pk oke provides a real-time spending summary in your account so you always know exactly how much you have deposited, wagered, won, and lost during any given period.

Trained Support Team

Our 24/7 support team includes staff trained in responsible gaming conversation. If you reach out expressing concern about your play, you will be directed to the right resources without judgement.

Strict Age Verification

pk oke enforces mandatory identity verification before any withdrawal is processed. Players who cannot confirm they are aged 18 or above will have their accounts restricted immediately.

Session Time Reminders

pk oke sends on-screen notifications when a gaming session exceeds a player-defined duration, helping you stay aware of how long you have been playing without having to check the clock.

Proactive Outreach

Our automated monitoring system flags accounts showing patterns associated with problem gambling. When triggered, our team will proactively reach out to check in and offer support resources.

Section 02

Age Restriction Policy

pk oke strictly prohibits access to anyone under the age of 18. This is a non-negotiable requirement with no exceptions. We employ multiple layers of age verification to enforce this policy, and we take any attempt to circumvent these controls extremely seriously.

At Registration: All new accounts are required to provide a date of birth during sign-up. Any date of birth indicating the user is under 18 years of age will result in immediate registration rejection. Date-of-birth data is cross-checked against the identity documents submitted during KYC verification.

Identity Document Verification (KYC): Before processing any withdrawal, pk oke requires players to submit a copy of a valid government-issued identity document — such as a Bangladesh National Identity Card (NID), passport, or birth certificate — confirming they are 18 or older. Accounts that fail KYC, provide falsified documents, or cannot produce age-confirming documentation will be suspended and any deposits refunded less any amounts wagered.

If You Suspect Underage Play: If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has accessed pk oke using your device or credentials, contact our support team immediately at [email protected]. We will investigate the matter promptly, suspend the account if the concern is validated, and guide you through the appropriate steps. We also recommend using parental control software on shared devices to prevent unauthorised access to gambling platforms.

18+ Strictly Enforced: Gambling at pk oke is exclusively for adults aged 18 and above. Providing false age information during registration is a serious violation of our Terms & Conditions and may result in permanent account closure and forfeiture of funds. For players aged 18 and above only. Play responsibly.
Section 03

Deposit Limits

One of the most effective tools for maintaining control over your gambling spend is a personal deposit limit. pk oke allows every player to set daily, weekly, and monthly deposit caps on their account — free of charge and effective immediately upon activation.

How Deposit Limits Work: A deposit limit places a ceiling on the total amount you can add to your pk oke account within a chosen time window. For example, if you set a daily deposit limit of ৳2,000, the platform will automatically decline any deposit that would take your total daily deposits above that threshold, regardless of your chosen payment method (bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, bank transfer, or USDT).

Setting a Deposit Limit: Navigate to Account Settings → Responsible Gaming → Deposit Limits in your pk oke dashboard. Select your preferred time frame (daily, weekly, or monthly), enter your chosen limit in BDT or USDT, and confirm. The limit takes effect immediately.

Reducing vs. Increasing Limits: Reducing a deposit limit takes effect immediately — the lower limit is applied as soon as you save the change. Increasing a deposit limit, however, is subject to a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period before the higher limit becomes active. This built-in delay is intentional: it gives you time to reconsider before expanding your spending ceiling, reducing the risk of impulsive decisions during a losing streak.

Removing a Deposit Limit: Removing an existing deposit limit entirely is treated the same as an increase — a 7-day cooling-off period applies before the limit is lifted. If you change your mind during the cooling-off period, you can cancel the removal request and the original limit remains in place.

Recommended Practice: Financial wellbeing experts recommend setting a deposit limit equal to your comfortable monthly entertainment budget before you place your first bet — not after. A ৳500 to ৳2,000 monthly deposit limit is a sensible starting point for most casual players in Bangladesh. Remember: only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Section 04

Time-Out Features

A time-out is a short-term break from gambling. It is the right tool when you feel you need a pause — perhaps after a significant loss, during a stressful period in your personal life, or simply because you want to reset your relationship with the platform without committing to a full self-exclusion.

pk oke offers time-out periods of 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, and 30 days. During a time-out, your account is suspended for gameplay and deposits. You cannot place bets, access the live casino, or make any new deposits until the time-out period expires. Withdrawals of existing balances remain available during a time-out.

Activating a Time-Out: Go to Account Settings → Responsible Gaming → Time-Out in your pk oke dashboard. Select your preferred duration and confirm. The time-out activates immediately and cannot be cancelled early — this is by design, to ensure the break is genuine and not circumvented by an impulsive decision to resume play.

Session Time Limits: In addition to account-level time-outs, pk oke allows you to set a maximum single-session duration. Once your active gaming session reaches the limit you have set, you will receive a prominent on-screen notification. You can choose to end the session or dismiss the notification and continue — the choice is yours, but the reminder ensures you are making a conscious decision rather than losing track of time.

Reality Checks: pk oke also provides optional reality check notifications — periodic pop-ups during gameplay that display your net position for the current session (total wagered, total won, net win/loss) and ask whether you wish to continue. Reality checks can be set to appear every 15, 30, or 60 minutes. This feature is particularly useful for live casino and slots sessions where time can pass quickly.

Section 05

Self-Exclusion

Self-exclusion is a formal, binding commitment to stop gambling on pk oke for a defined period. It is the strongest responsible gaming tool available on the platform and is intended for players who feel that gambling has begun to negatively affect their life, finances, or relationships. Self-exclusion is free, takes effect immediately, and can last from 6 months to 5 years — or permanently, if that is your choice.

How to Self-Exclude from pk oke

Follow these steps to activate self-exclusion. The process takes less than 5 minutes and is effective immediately.

01

Log In to Your Account

Access your pk oke account via the pk oke Login page using your registered credentials.

02

Open Account Settings

Navigate to your account dashboard and select "Responsible Gaming" from the settings menu.

03

Select Self-Exclusion

Choose "Self-Exclusion" and select your preferred exclusion period: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or Permanent.

04

Confirm Your Decision

Review the terms of the exclusion and confirm. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered address. The exclusion takes effect immediately.

05

Withdraw Your Balance (if applicable)

Any remaining balance on your account at the time of self-exclusion can be withdrawn. Contact support at [email protected] if you need assistance processing a withdrawal after exclusion is applied.

What Happens During Self-Exclusion: Once self-exclusion is active, your account is immediately blocked for login. Any marketing communications from pk oke will cease. You will not receive promotional emails, bonus notifications, or any other materials that could encourage you to return to the platform before your exclusion period ends.

Reactivation After Exclusion: Permanent self-exclusions cannot be reversed under any circumstances. For time-limited exclusions, reactivation is only possible after the full exclusion period has elapsed and requires contacting support, undergoing an identity verification check, and completing a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period after your reactivation request. There is no instant reactivation — the friction is deliberate.

Need to Self-Exclude Urgently? If you are in a moment of crisis and cannot access your account to self-exclude, contact our support team immediately via live chat or write to [email protected] with the subject line "Urgent Self-Exclusion Request". Our team will apply the exclusion manually and confirm it within 1 hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Section 06

Recognising Problem Gambling

Problem gambling does not always look the way people expect. It rarely begins dramatically — more often it creeps in gradually, as entertainment spending edges beyond comfortable boundaries and gambling begins to take on emotional significance beyond its original recreational purpose. Recognising the early warning signs is the most powerful form of prevention.

The following behaviours are commonly associated with problem gambling. They are not a diagnosis — experiencing one or two of these occasionally does not necessarily indicate a serious problem. However, if several of these descriptions feel familiar, it is worth pausing to reflect honestly on your relationship with gambling and consider reaching out for support.

Chasing Losses

Placing increasingly large bets to recover money lost in previous sessions, rather than accepting the loss and stopping.

Gambling Beyond Your Means

Consistently spending more on gambling than you can comfortably afford, or using money earmarked for rent, food, or bills.

Secrecy and Concealment

Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues — deleting transaction histories, lying about time spent online, or using separate accounts.

Emotional Dependency

Turning to gambling as a primary coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, loneliness, or boredom — relying on the excitement to regulate mood.

Loss of Time Awareness

Regularly losing track of time during gaming sessions, playing for far longer than originally intended, and missing commitments as a result.

Neglecting Responsibilities

Missing work, neglecting family duties, or withdrawing from social activities because of gambling — or spending time that should be devoted to those things planning the next session instead.

Inability to Stop

Having made repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut back, set limits, or stop gambling entirely — feeling a strong compulsion to return even when you have decided not to.

Borrowing to Gamble

Taking loans, borrowing money from friends or family, or using credit to fund gambling activity — particularly when those funds are not repaid promptly from winnings.

Section 07

Self-Assessment Checklist

The following questions are adapted from widely used responsible gaming self-assessment tools. Answer them honestly — there are no right or wrong responses, and your answers are entirely private. If you answer "yes" to three or more of these questions, we strongly encourage you to consider activating a time-out or self-exclusion, and to speak with a support professional.

How Does Gambling Affect Your Life?

Reflect on each question honestly. If several of these apply to you, reaching out for support is a sign of strength — not weakness.

1

Have you ever spent more time or money gambling than you originally planned?

2

Have you ever felt irritable, restless, or anxious when you tried to cut back on gambling or stop altogether?

3

Have you ever gambled as a way to escape problems, stress, or difficult feelings in your daily life?

4

Have you ever tried to win back money that you lost gambling — and in doing so, lost even more?

5

Have you ever lied to family members, friends, or colleagues about the amount of time or money you spend gambling?

6

Have you ever borrowed money, sold possessions, or used money meant for household expenses to fund gambling?

7

Has gambling ever caused serious problems in your relationships, work, studies, or financial situation?

8

Have you ever felt a strong urge to gamble that was difficult to resist, even when you knew you should stop?

9

Have you ever needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement as before?

10

Have you ever considered or attempted to take any drastic action — such as self-harm or running away — as a result of gambling-related problems?

What Your Answers Mean: Answering "yes" to 1–2 questions may indicate low-risk gambling behaviour worth monitoring. Answering "yes" to 3–5 questions suggests moderate risk — consider activating deposit limits or a time-out today. Answering "yes" to 6 or more questions indicates high risk — we strongly encourage you to self-exclude and seek professional support as soon as possible.
Section 08

Getting Help & Support

Asking for help is one of the most courageous things a person can do. If you feel that gambling is negatively affecting your life — or the life of someone close to you — there are real, practical forms of support available. You do not need to wait until things reach a crisis point. The earlier you reach out, the easier recovery becomes.

pk oke Direct Support: Our responsible gaming support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during Eid, Durga Puja, national holidays, and all Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) hours. You can reach us through the live chat feature inside your account dashboard or by writing to our support email. When contacting us about a gambling concern, there is no need to feel embarrassed — our team is trained to respond with empathy and without judgement.

Talking to Someone You Trust: Sometimes the most important first step is simply telling a friend, family member, or colleague that you are struggling. In Bangladeshi culture, conversations about gambling problems can feel difficult due to social stigma — but those closest to you are often your strongest support network. If you are in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, or anywhere across Bangladesh, local mental health and counselling resources are increasingly available and confidential.

Financial Advice: If gambling has created financial difficulties, speaking with a financial counsellor or your bank — whether Dutch-Bangla Bank, BRAC Bank, City Bank, Islami Bank, Sonali Bank, or another institution — about restructuring debts or setting spending controls on your account can provide immediate practical relief while you address the underlying issue.

For Families and Friends: If someone you care about is showing signs of problem gambling, you do not have to manage the situation alone. Contact pk oke support directly if you believe a family member is using an account without your knowledge, or if you need guidance on how to approach a conversation with someone who may be struggling. We will do everything within our power to assist.

pk oke Support Team

Available 24/7 via live chat in your account dashboard or by email. Mention "Responsible Gaming" in your message for priority handling.

General Mental Health Support

If gambling-related stress is affecting your mental health, reaching out to a qualified counsellor or psychologist in Bangladesh can make a meaningful difference. Your wellbeing matters more than any game.

Remember: Gambling at pk oke is meant to be fun. If it stops being fun — if it starts to feel like an obligation, an escape, or a source of stress — that is your signal to use the tools on this page. Set a deposit limit today, activate a time-out if you need space, or reach out to our team. We are here to help, not just to host games.
Play Responsibly

Enjoy pk oke — Safely and Within Your Limits

Responsible gaming is the foundation of a positive experience. Explore our games, manage your account tools, and play at your own pace — knowing that pk oke's player protection features are always working in the background.