Responsible Gaming at bencal

Our Commitment to Safe Play

Gambling should always be an enjoyable leisure activity, never a source of stress or financial hardship.

At bencal, we believe that responsible gaming is not a checkbox — it is a core part of how we operate. We have built a set of practical, easy-to-use tools that give every registered player in Bangladesh full control over how they spend their time and money on the Platform. Whether you want to cap your weekly BDT deposit, take a short break, or permanently exclude yourself from gambling, the bencal responsible gaming programme makes it straightforward to do so at any time.

We actively monitor gameplay patterns for signs of problem gambling and will reach out to players whose behaviour suggests they may benefit from support. Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English, during Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6). If gambling is no longer fun for you, we urge you to use the tools described on this page without delay.

The bencal Platform is strictly for adults aged 21 years and above. Age verification is mandatory during account registration. Any account found to belong to a person under the age of 21 will be suspended immediately and any BDT balance returned in accordance with our underage access policy. If you believe a minor in your household has accessed the Platform, contact our support team at [email protected] immediately.

Your Responsible Gaming Tools

All tools below are available directly through your bencal account settings. Changes take effect immediately unless otherwise stated.

Recognising Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Being honest with yourself about the warning signs is the first step toward regaining control.

Most people who gamble on platforms like bencal do so for entertainment — placing a bet on a BPL cricket match, spinning a few slots, or joining a live casino table is a normal recreational activity for adults in Bangladesh. However, for a small number of players, gambling can shift from entertainment into something that causes genuine harm. The following signs may indicate that gambling has become a problem.

• ! Spending more money on gambling than you originally planned, and finding it difficult to stop once you have started.
• ! Chasing losses — depositing more BDT to try to recover money you have already lost in earlier sessions.
• ! Gambling with money that was intended for essential expenses such as rent, food, school fees, or utility bills.
• ! Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you are not able to gamble, or when you try to cut down your play.
• ! Hiding your gambling activity from family members, friends, or colleagues in Dhaka, Chittagong, or wherever you live.
• ! Neglecting work, study, family obligations, or personal health because of the time spent gambling.
• ! Borrowing money, taking loans, or selling possessions in order to fund gambling activity.
• ! Feeling that gambling is the only way to escape stress, loneliness, or personal problems in daily life.

Self-Exclusion: Full Details

Self-exclusion is the strongest tool available on the bencal Platform and is designed for players who feel they need a complete break from gambling.

When you activate self-exclusion on bencal, your account is closed immediately and access to all gambling products — including slots, live casino, crash games, and cricket betting — is blocked. Any remaining BDT balance will be returned to your designated bKash, Nagad, or Rocket wallet within three to five BST business days, minus any applicable pending bonus wagering requirements.

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  Flexible Exclusion Periods Choose from 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or permanent self-exclusion. The minimum period is 6 months; there is no upper limit. Permanent self-exclusion means your account will never be reopened, even if you request it.
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  No Marketing During Exclusion Once self-exclusion is active, bencal will immediately suppress all promotional emails, SMS notifications, and in-app messages to your registered contact details. This suppression remains in place for the full duration of your exclusion period.
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  Reactivation Process At the end of a fixed-term exclusion (minimum 6 months), you may request reactivation by contacting [email protected]. Reactivation is subject to a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period and a KYC re-verification check before access to the Platform is restored.
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  Third-Party Exclusion Requests If you are a family member or carer and you are concerned about the gambling behaviour of someone in your household, you may contact us at [email protected] to discuss options. We will review such requests on a case-by-case basis with appropriate sensitivity.

To activate self-exclusion immediately, go to Account Settings → Responsible Gaming → Self-Exclusion and follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Self-Exclusion Request" and include your registered username and the exclusion period you require. Our team will action your request within one hour of receipt, 24/7.

Deposit and Loss Limits Explained

Setting financial limits is one of the most effective ways to keep your gambling enjoyable and within budget. bencal supports three types of financial limits, all denominated in BDT and all adjustable through your account settings.

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  Choose Your Limit Type Select from daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. A daily limit resets at midnight BST. A weekly limit resets every Monday at 00:00 BST. A monthly limit resets on the first day of each calendar month.
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  Set Your BDT Amount Enter the maximum BDT amount you are comfortable depositing within that period. The Platform will decline any deposit attempt that would push your total above your chosen limit. You can set limits as low as ৳500 per day.
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  Reductions Apply Immediately Any reduction to an existing limit — for example, lowering your weekly limit from ৳10,000 to ৳5,000 — takes effect instantly as soon as you save the change. This prevents the common situation of deciding to cut back but still having hours or days left on a higher limit.
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  Increases Require a 24-Hour Wait Any increase to a limit — for example, raising your daily limit from ৳2,000 to ৳4,000 — will only become effective after a mandatory 24-hour waiting period. This deliberate friction gives you time to reconsider whether the increase is truly in your best interest.

Time-Out and Session Controls

Losing track of time is one of the most common ways that gambling sessions become longer — and more expensive — than intended. bencal provides two dedicated time-based controls to help you stay aware of how long you have been playing.

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  Session Time Reminders Set an on-screen reminder to appear after a specified play duration — for example, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. When the timer expires, you will see a notification showing how long you have been playing and your net BDT result for that session. You can choose to continue or log out.
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  Automatic Session Logout For a firmer limit, set an automatic logout that closes your active session at a specified time. Unlike a reminder, this cannot be dismissed — your session will end and you will need to log in again. This is particularly useful for late-night play sessions when willpower is lower.
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  Cool-Off Period A cool-off is a short-term account pause lasting 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. During a cool-off, your account is inaccessible and no deposits, bets, or game sessions can be placed. Existing pending withdrawals to bKash, Nagad, or Rocket will continue to process normally. The cool-off cannot be cancelled once activated.

Getting Help and Support

You do not have to deal with gambling-related concerns alone. Help is available at every stage.

If you feel that gambling on bencal — or on any platform — is causing problems in your life, the most important step is to talk to someone. bencal's support team is available around the clock and is trained to listen without judgement, explain your options, and help you activate the right responsible gaming tool for your situation. Reaching out is always the right choice.

bencal also encourages players to seek support from independent organisations that specialise in gambling-related harm. While we cannot list or link to external websites, we encourage you to search for registered mental health and gambling support services operating in Bangladesh. Many offer confidential telephone and in-person counselling services in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal, and other cities.

Protecting Young People

If there are young people in your household who have access to the same device you use to access bencal, we recommend taking steps to prevent accidental or deliberate access to the Platform. Practical measures include setting up a separate, password-protected user profile on your phone or tablet, enabling parental controls through your device's operating system, and keeping your bencal login credentials strictly private.

bencal enforces a strict 21+ age gate during account registration and requires KYC identity verification before any withdrawal can be processed. Any account identified as belonging to a person under 21 will be closed immediately. If you suspect a minor has created an account on the Platform, contact [email protected] straight away — we will investigate and act without delay.

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