Play Smart, Stay Safe with aq990
Gaming should be fun and in control. aq990 provides every Bangladesh player with the tools, information and support needed to ensure gaming remains an enjoyable form of entertainment, never a source of financial or personal harm.
Gaming as Entertainment — Keeping It That Way
aq990 was built for Bangladesh's online gaming community with one non-negotiable principle: every player's wellbeing matters more than any single bet. We believe that the vast majority of players who enjoy cricket betting, live casino, slots and crash games do so responsibly as a form of leisure, just like watching a BPL match or playing kabaddi with friends. But we also know that for a small number of people, gambling can become difficult to manage — and when that happens, aq990 is here to help, not to profit.
This page sets out aq990's responsible gaming framework: the tools we make available to every registered player, the protections we build into the Platform by default, our 21+ age policy, and the guidance we offer to any player who feels their gaming is becoming a problem. If you are currently struggling with gambling-related issues, please read this page in full, use the self-exclusion tool immediately, and reach out to our support team for assistance. You do not have to manage this alone.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty as a result of gambling, or if gambling is affecting your relationships, work or mental health, please use the Self-Exclusion tool in your account settings right now and contact our support team at [email protected]. Help is available 24/7.
Strictly 21 and Above
Age Verification and KYC
Every player who registers on aq990 must complete identity verification (KYC) before making their first withdrawal. The KYC process requires a government-issued photo ID — your National ID card or passport — which confirms your date of birth. aq990 will immediately suspend any account where it is determined that the account holder is under 21, void all associated balances, and report the matter where required by applicable regulations.
If you are a parent or guardian and are concerned that a person under 21 in your care may have registered on aq990, please contact our support team immediately at [email protected]. We will investigate and take appropriate action, including account closure and return of any deposited funds not already wagered, as quickly as possible.
Responsible Gaming Tools Available to You
All six tools below are free, instantly accessible from your account settings, and take effect without requiring a support request.
All responsible gaming tools are available directly in your account settings panel — no need to contact support to activate them. Changes to deposit limits that reduce your current limit take effect immediately. Changes that increase your limit are subject to a mandatory 24-hour waiting period, giving you time to reconsider.
How Deposit Limits Work on aq990
Setting and Adjusting Limits
You can set a deposit limit in Bangladeshi Taka (৳) for any combination of the following time windows, directly from your account settings:
- Daily deposit limit: resets at midnight Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) each day.
- Weekly deposit limit: resets at midnight BST every Monday.
- Monthly deposit limit: resets at midnight BST on the first day of each calendar month.
The 24-Hour Rule for Limit Increases
aq990 applies a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before any increase to your deposit limit takes effect. This is a deliberate player-protection measure: it ensures that a request to raise a limit made in the heat of the moment cannot take immediate effect, giving you time overnight to reconsider. Decreases, on the other hand, take effect immediately — if you reduce your limit during a session, that lower limit applies right away.
aq990 recommends that all players set a deposit limit when they first create their account — even a generous one. Having a limit in place creates a natural pause point and keeps your gaming activity within a budget you have consciously chosen in advance, rather than in the middle of a session.
Self-Exclusion: A Full Account Lock
What Happens During Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion is the most comprehensive player-protection tool available on aq990. When you activate self-exclusion, your account is fully locked for the duration of the exclusion period — a minimum of six months. During this period: you cannot log in to your account; you cannot deposit funds; you cannot place any bets; you cannot withdraw any balance (though aq990 will process any pending cash-balance withdrawal to your registered payment method before the lock takes full effect); and you will not receive any promotional communications, bonus offers or marketing messages from aq990.
After the minimum self-exclusion period has elapsed, your account will not automatically reopen. You must contact support at [email protected] to request reinstatement. aq990 will apply an additional 7-day cooling-off period before reinstating any self-excluded account, and will encourage you to speak with a support team member before your account is reopened. There is no limit to how many times you can activate self-exclusion, and you may choose a longer exclusion period than six months if you wish.
How to Activate Self-Exclusion
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Log In to Your AccountAccess your aq990 account using your registered mobile number and password.
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Go to Account SettingsNavigate to the Responsible Gaming section within your account settings panel.
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Select Self-ExclusionChoose your exclusion duration — minimum 6 months — and confirm your selection. The lock takes effect within 60 seconds.
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Confirmation SentYou will receive a confirmation message to your registered mobile number and email address confirming that self-exclusion is active on your account.
If you are unable to log in to activate self-exclusion — for example, because you have already forgotten your password in a moment of distress — contact our support team directly at [email protected] with the subject line 'Urgent Self-Exclusion Request'. We will lock your account manually within 2 hours of receiving your email, without requiring a login.
Signs That Gaming May Be Becoming a Problem
Gambling affects different people in different ways. These are common signs that it may be time to step back and seek support.
- You spend more money on gambling than you originally intended, and find it difficult to stop once you have started a session.
- You gamble to try to win back money you have already lost — sometimes called 'chasing losses'.
- You borrow money from family, friends or financial institutions specifically to fund your gambling activity.
- You find yourself hiding your gambling activity from the people close to you, or feeling ashamed or secretive about how much you have wagered.
- Gambling is affecting your sleep, concentration, work performance or relationships with family and friends.
- You feel anxious, irritable or restless when you are not gambling, or when you try to reduce or stop gambling.
- You use gambling as a way to cope with stress, depression, loneliness or other difficult emotions rather than as a form of entertainment.
- You have previously tried to cut down or stop gambling but found yourself returning to it — sometimes with higher stakes than before.
Recognising these signs in yourself takes courage. If any of the above descriptions feel familiar, please use the self-exclusion tool in your aq990 account settings now, and contact our support team at [email protected]. You can also speak to a trusted family member or friend. Taking action early makes a significant difference.
Cooling-Off Periods and Session Breaks
Available Cooling-Off Durations
A cooling-off period is a temporary account pause that is shorter and less permanent than self-exclusion. It is ideal when you want to take a break from gambling without fully closing your account for six months. The following durations are available:
- 24-hour pause: deposit and betting functions are disabled for 24 hours from the moment of activation. You can still log in and view your account balance.
- 48-hour pause: as above, for 48 consecutive hours.
- 7-day pause: one full week during which deposits and bets are blocked. Useful for Eid, exam periods or any week when you want gaming completely off the table.
- 14-day pause: two weeks. Recommended if you have noticed some early warning signs and want to give yourself meaningful space before deciding on next steps.
- 30-day pause: one full calendar month. The longest cooling-off option before full self-exclusion is required.
Session Time Reminders
In addition to cooling-off periods, aq990 supports in-session time reminders. You can configure an alert to appear after 30, 60 or 90 minutes of continuous play. The alert pauses your session and asks you to confirm you want to continue — a simple but effective interruption that encourages mindful play. Time reminder settings are saved to your account profile and apply across every session automatically once activated.
aq990's Commitment to Player Wellbeing
Gaming as a Form of Entertainment Only
aq990 is built on the belief that online gaming — cricket betting, live casino tables, slots and crash games — is a legitimate form of entertainment when enjoyed within a player's means and with full informed consent. We are not in the business of extracting money from vulnerable people. Our business model depends on a healthy, engaged and returning player community, which means every player's long-term wellbeing is directly aligned with our commercial interests.
This is why our responsible gaming tools are free, easy to find, designed to work instantly, and deliberately not hidden behind multiple menus. We actively monitor player behaviour patterns for signs of potential problem gambling and proactively reach out to players whose activity suggests they may benefit from our responsible gaming resources. This monitoring is done in your interest, not to restrict you, but to offer help before a difficult situation becomes a crisis.
Staff Training and Internal Policy
All aq990 customer support staff receive training in responsible gaming awareness, including how to identify distress signals in player communications, how to discuss available tools without judgment, and how to escalate a case to senior staff where a player appears to be in serious difficulty. No support team member is incentivised on deposit volumes or wagering activity — their performance is measured on resolution quality and player satisfaction.
Protecting Families and Households
We recognise that problem gambling does not only affect the individual player — it affects families across Bangladesh, from Dhaka to Chittagong to Sylhet. If you are a family member or partner of someone you believe may have a gambling problem, aq990 encourages you to speak with that person openly and to contact our support team for guidance on the account restrictions and protections available. We will handle all such enquiries with complete discretion and confidentiality.
Contact aq990 Support for Responsible Gaming Help
We Are Here to Help — Without Judgment
If gaming is becoming a source of stress, financial difficulty or conflict in your life, please do not hesitate to reach out to the aq990 support team. We will never judge you for seeking help, and we will never pressure you to continue gaming. Our support team can help you activate any of the responsible gaming tools described on this page, discuss your options, and connect you with additional resources where appropriate.
Email our responsible gaming team: [email protected]
Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Response times for responsible gaming enquiries are prioritised — we aim to respond within 2 hours for urgent self-exclusion requests and within 24 hours for all other responsible gaming enquiries.
You do not need to be in crisis to contact us. If you simply want to talk through your gaming habits, set up limits, or learn more about the tools available, our team is happy to assist. All responsible gaming conversations are treated with complete confidentiality by our support staff.
Play Responsibly — Explore aq990 with Confidence
You now have full visibility of the tools and protections aq990 provides. When you are ready to play, do so confidently within your own limits. 21+ only.
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