🛡️ For ages 21 and above

Responsible gaming at kou9 is our highest priority

Enjoy entertainment within limits — kou9 keeps you safe through deposit limits, self-exclusion and time limit settings.

What is responsible gaming?

Responsible gaming means enjoying online gaming in a way where you control your own budget, time and emotions. kou9 believes gaming should be an enjoyable experience, not a source of stress or worry.

Whether you play online casino, slots, cricket betting or color prediction — always keep in mind that winning and losing are equally possible. Never place extra bets to try to recover money you have lost.

The protective tools available on our platform are completely free and can be activated at any time. Your safety is what matters most to us.

⚠️ Important notice: Creating an account and playing at kou9 is only permitted for those aged 21 or above. Minors are strictly prohibited from creating accounts or gaming. Gaming carries the risk of addiction — play within limits.
💡 Remember: Gaming is for entertainment only. Never bet money you cannot afford to lose.

Our protective tools

kou9 provides these tools to keep you safe — activate them directly from your account.

Deposit Limit

Set your own daily, weekly or monthly maximum deposit amount. If the set limit is reached, the system will automatically stop further deposits.

Budget control

Time Limit

Set in advance how many hours a day you will play. When time is up, a warning message will appear and you will be logged out.

Time management

Self-Exclusion

Temporarily or permanently close your account for a specific period. Choose from 30 days, 6 months or a permanent option.

Safe break

Time-Out Mode

Want to take a break for a few days? Use the time-out feature to take a temporary break from gaming, from 24 hours up to 30 days.

Short-term break

Loss Limit

If you lose more than a set amount, the system will automatically stop you. Set a daily or weekly loss limit.

Loss control

Gaming History Review

View your complete gaming history, deposit and withdrawal records at any time. Understand your own patterns and make informed decisions.

Transparency

21+ age verification and minor protection

To register at kou9 you must first verify your age. Only those aged 21 or above may open an account and play on our platform.

Age is verified at registration using a national identity card or birth certificate. If any underage person attempts to use our platform, that account will be closed immediately.

  • Age verification is mandatory at registration
  • Underage accounts are cancelled immediately
  • Parental control advice for protecting family members
  • Suspicious accounts are investigated without delay
  • Keep devices out of reach of children and teenagers

Advice for parents

If you have children or teenagers at home, you are advised to take the following steps:

  • Use a password or PIN lock on your device
  • Install parental control software on your browser
  • Never share your kou9 account login details
  • Have an open conversation with your children about online gaming
  • If you have concerns, let our support team know

Signs of problematic gaming

Be alert if the following signs appear — they may be early signals of gaming addiction.

Behavioural signs

  • Continuously increasing bets to try to recover lost money
  • Repeatedly failing in attempts to stop gaming
  • Hiding gaming from family or friends
  • Neglecting daily tasks and responsibilities
  • Taking on debt or borrowing money for gaming

Psychological signs

  • Feeling restless or irritable when not playing
  • Seeking relief from stress through gaming
  • Not feeling satisfied unless winnings keep increasing
  • Lying about or denying gaming behaviour
  • Feeling depressed or low after a loss
💬 If any of the above signs appear in you, do not delay — contact our 24/7 live chat support or activate self-exclusion on your account.

How to self-exclude

You can temporarily or permanently close your account in just a few steps.

1

Log in to your account

Access your personal account at kou9 and go to the "Settings" section.

2

Responsible gaming menu

Within settings, select the "Responsible Gaming" option.

3

Choose a duration

Choose from 30 days, 3 months, 6 months or permanent closure.

4

Confirm

Confirm your decision. Self-exclusion will take effect immediately and cannot be cancelled before the set period ends.

Set a deposit limit

Take control of your own budget — simple and effective.

1

Go to payment settings

Find the "Deposit Limit" option in your account settings.

2

Choose a time period

Daily, weekly or monthly — pick the time period that suits you.

3

Enter the maximum amount

Specify the amount. Please note the minimum deposit is ৳100.

4

Save

Once the limit is saved it will take effect immediately. The limit can be increased, but the increase will take effect after 24 hours.

Top tips for safe gaming

Plan your budget

Keep a separate budget for gaming that will not cause financial problems if lost. Never bet with money meant for rent, food or your children's education.

Take regular breaks

Take at least a 15-minute break every hour. Playing for long stretches without a break reduces your judgement and increases the chance of making impulsive decisions.

Stay focused on your goal

Before you start gaming, decide how long you will play and how much you will spend. When you reach that goal — win or lose — stop.

Keep your emotions in check

Avoid playing when you are angry, frustrated or overly excited. Playing with a clear head makes it easier to make good decisions.

Let someone close know

Talk to a family member or trusted friend about your gaming habits. Their feedback will help keep you on the right track.

Do not hesitate to ask for help

If you feel there is any problem with your gaming, contact kou9's 24/7 live chat straight away. Our team will help with complete confidentiality.

Need help? We are always here

If you are worried about gaming addiction or excessive gaming, do not face it alone. kou9's Bengali-speaking support team is by your side 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Get instant help via live chat
  • Email us: [email protected]
  • Complete confidentiality is maintained
  • Full support is provided in Bengali
For ages 21+

Responsible gaming FAQ

Yes, as soon as you activate self-exclusion your account will be locked and you will no longer be able to log in. It cannot be cancelled until the set period has ended. This feature is fully automatic and is enforced technically by our system.

Yes, reducing a deposit limit takes effect immediately. However, if you want to increase the limit, it will take effect after a 24-hour "cooling-off" period — this is intentionally designed to prevent decisions made in the heat of the moment.

First, speak to them with empathy and advise them to seek professional help. You can also email kou9's support team directly at [email protected] — we help family members too and can take action regarding the relevant account if needed.

A time-out is a short-term break — usually from 24 hours up to 30 days. Use it if you just want to take a brief pause. Self-exclusion is a long-term solution — from 30 days up to permanent — and cannot be cancelled while active. If the problem is serious, self-exclusion is recommended.

No, kou9 is strictly for those aged 21 or above. People who are 18, 19 or 20 years old are also not permitted to participate on our platform. Age is verified at registration and any underage account will be closed immediately.

Your account balance will remain completely safe during self-exclusion. After the exclusion period ends you will be able to withdraw normally. If you choose permanent closure, contact the support team and arrangements will be made to return your balance.

Enjoy kou9's gaming world responsibly

Play within limits, enjoy yourself. Cricket betting, slots or casino — all in a safe environment.