🛡️ Safe Gaming

At Scratch Responsible Gaming — Keep it fun, not a burden

Gaming is for entertainment — the moment it starts feeling like a burden, that's the line. Scratch gives you every tool to recognize that line and stay in control — free, always.

Budget Limit Activate
Cooling Off At any time
Self-Exclusion In one click
24/7 Bangla Support
Set a Deposit Limit

Set a daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit. Once set, you won't be able to deposit beyond that limit.

Available in Settings
Cooling-Off Period

Take a break from 24 hours up to 30 days. During this period you won't be able to log in — a chance to clear your head.

Takes effect immediately
Self-Exclusion

Deactivate your account for anywhere between 1 month and 1 year. It won't be reactivated before the period ends.

Permanent Protection
Reality Check

You're reminded every 30, 60, or 120 minutes how long you've been playing. The decision is always yours.

Customizable
Loss Limit

Once your losses exceed a set limit, the platform automatically stops you.

Reactivate via Support
24/7 Support

Whenever you feel like you need help — reach out via Bangla live chat. We're always here.

Bangla Support

Ask Yourself

Click on any of the following that apply to you

Is your gaming still in control?
I've bet beyond my budget and felt regret afterwards.
I've placed more bets to try to win back money I lost (chasing losses).
I've lied to family or friends about my gaming.
I've used money meant for bills or other essential expenses on gaming.
You feel restless or irritable when you're not playing.
I wanted to stop gaming but couldn't.

Results will appear here.

Scratch's Responsible Gaming Tools

How to use each tool — step by step

Deposit Limit

The simplest tool to keep your budget on track. Once a limit is set, there's no way to exceed it.

  • Go to Profile → Safe Gaming section.
  • Choose a daily / weekly / monthly limit.
  • Enter the amount and confirm.
  • Increasing a limit requires a 72-hour cooldown.
Takes effect immediately
Cooling Off

Need a short break? Pause your login for anywhere between 24 hours and 30 days. Your balance remains completely safe.

  • Go to Profile → click on the Cooling-Off option.
  • Choose your break duration.
  • Confirm with OTP.
  • Once the period ends, your account will be reactivated automatically.
Up to 30 days
Self-Exclusion

If you need a longer break, deactivate your account for 1 month to 1 year. It cannot be unlocked before the period expires.

  • Contact support or go to your profile settings.
  • Choose self-exclusion and set the duration.
  • Confirm with identity verification.
  • All communications are paused during an exclusion period.
1 month – 1 year
Reality Check

At set intervals, a message appears — "You've been playing for X minutes." Whether you stop is entirely up to you.

  • Set your break intervals in your profile settings.
  • Options available: 30 / 60 / 120 minutes.
  • When the prompt appears, choose "Continue" or "Log Out".
Custom Interval
Loss Limit

Gaming stops automatically once you hit a set loss amount, reducing the risk of losing everything on a bad day.

  • Request support in Bangla.
  • Set a daily or weekly loss limit.
  • Support will get it set up within 24 hours.
Enable via Support
Session Time Limit

Set a daily limit on how long you can play. Once you reach it, you'll be logged out automatically.

  • Go to Profile → Safe Gaming → Session Limits.
  • Enter your maximum daily time (in hours).
  • Reductions take effect immediately; increases take 48 hours to apply.
48-Hour Increase Delay

Recognize the Warning Signs

Problem gaming doesn't happen overnight — it builds gradually. Most people don't realize when entertainment has turned into a problem. Recognizing the signs early means you can take action before things get worse.

1
Losing track of time

You sit down to play for a bit and realize hours have passed. Time with family or at work is starting to suffer.

2
Chasing losses with more bets

"This one bet will win it all back" — that thought keeps coming back, and it leads to losing even more.

3
Growing Financial Pressure

Money meant for essential bills or household expenses is going toward gaming. You're borrowing or watching your savings shrink.

4
Growing Secrecy

You're hiding how much you're playing or losing from family. When someone asks, it makes you angry.

5
Restless when not playing

You feel down, irritable, or anxious when you're not playing. Gaming feels more like a compulsion than a choice.

Scratch's Responsible Gaming Philosophy

Scratch believes gaming is entertainment — and entertainment should be enjoyable, not stressful. That belief is why responsible gaming is a core part of how Scratch operates, not just a legal obligation.

Responsible gaming tools on the Scratch platform are free and available at any time — no extra fees, no complicated steps. You can activate a deposit limit or cooling-off period today in just a few seconds.

There's another important point — Scratch's system automatically detects unusual playing patterns. If someone suddenly starts placing significantly larger bets or stays active for many hours in a row, the support team may reach out carefully — not as an accusation, but as a gesture of support.

Scratch never encourages any member to play more. Promotions are designed to be enjoyed within your limits — not to push you past them.

💡Please note: Gaming is a form of entertainment — it shouldn't be relied on as a source of income. Winning is never guaranteed, but enjoying yourself is possible with the right habits.

The Scratch Promise

What Scratch Ensures in Responsible Gaming

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Strict 18+ Verification

Age verification is mandatory at registration. Underage users are not permitted to open an account — no exceptions.

📊
Transparent RTP

The RTP (Return to Player) for every game is published. There's no hiding how likely you are to win on any given game.

🚫
No promotion of gambling dependency

Scratch never uses language like "win big" or "get your losses back" in its promotions.

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Reaching Out for Help

Anyone who reaches out for help is supported without judgment. Our support team is trained to handle these conversations with care and sensitivity.

Scratch's Detailed Position on Responsible Gaming

Online gaming is growing fast in Bangladesh. Millions of people now play cricket betting, casino games, or lottery on their smartphones. For most, it's a source of fun — a bit of excitement, a bit of competition. But for a small number of people, gaming can become a problem. Scratch doesn't look the other way.

Responsible gaming isn't just about building a page. It means asking one question at every platform design decision — "Does this help users stay in control, or does it push them to play more?" At Scratch, that question is asked at every feature.

The deposit limit deserves a little more explanation. Many people think setting a limit will take the fun out of it. In reality, it's the opposite — when you decide in advance "I won't spend more than this amount this month", every bet comes with a sense of freedom. Playing without the fear of running out of money is a much more enjoyable experience.

There's a common misconception about cooling-off periods — people assume it means closing their account. It doesn't; it's simply a break. After a heavy season like IPL or BPL, taking a cooling-off period is perfectly normal. Once the period ends, everything stays exactly as you left it — your balance, bonuses, and VIP status, all intact.

Self-exclusion is a big step. But for those who feel that gaming is no longer doing them good, it's a courageous decision. Scratch respects and fully supports that choice. During an exclusion period, no marketing messages are sent and the platform cannot be accessed by any means.

Scratch has also taken steps to protect families. If a family member believes someone close to them is struggling with gaming, they can reach out to support for guidance on how to help. Scratch does not close accounts based on third-party requests directly, but can point you in the right direction.

The most important thing to remember is this — asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Knowing yourself and taking the right step at the right time takes courage. Scratch's support team never judges anyone; they're only here to help.

Chat with us on Live Chat

Bangla support available 24/7. Talk to us about any gaming-related concern — you can seek advice anonymously.

Contact by Email

Support@scratch.express — use the subject line "Responsible Gaming". You'll receive detailed assistance within 2 business days.

FAQs

Joining Scratch's referral program is straightforward. Log in and head to the "Refer" section in your profile — you'll find your personal referral link or code there. Send that link to a friend. Once your friend registers through it and makes their first deposit, you both receive a bonus. Your bonus is typically a set percentage of your friend's first deposit — the exact amount and terms are detailed on the promotions page. Bonuses are generally credited to your account within 48 hours. One thing to keep in mind — creating multiple accounts from the same device or network to claim referral bonuses for yourself won't work; the system detects this.

bKash or Nagad deposits on Scratch typically reflect in your balance within 1–3 minutes. However, if the payment gateway is experiencing high traffic, it can take up to 15–30 minutes. If your balance hasn't updated within that window, first check your bKash statement to confirm whether the amount was deducted. If it was deducted from bKash but hasn't appeared on Scratch, contact live chat immediately and share your transaction ID (found in your bKash statement). The support team will verify it manually and typically resolve the issue within 1 hour. If the deduction never went through and the deposit failed, the amount is automatically returned to your bKash account — usually within 24 hours.

Play Responsibly, Play Enjoyably

Register on Scratch and set your deposit limit today. Start your safe gaming experience right here.

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