Gaming should always be a form of entertainment — never a source of stress, financial hardship, or harm. laris88 is committed to providing a safe, fair, and responsible environment for every Malaysian player on our platform.
Our Approach
At laris88, we firmly believe that online gaming — whether it's spinning the reels, playing live baccarat, or placing a bet on the EPL or Liga Super Malaysia — is best enjoyed as a leisure activity within clearly defined personal limits. The vast majority of our players in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and across Malaysia play responsibly and keep their gaming well within their means.
We also recognise that for a small percentage of players, gambling can develop into a pattern of harmful behaviour. laris88 takes this reality seriously. That's why we invest in responsible gambling tools, train our team to identify players who may need support, and maintain a strict minimum age policy of 21 years for all gaming activity on our platform.
This page outlines the tools available to help you stay in control, the warning signs of problem gambling to be aware of, and the support resources available to anyone who needs help — including Malaysian helplines and international organisations that specialise in gambling support.
Player Protection Tools
Every laris88 account comes with a full suite of responsible gambling tools. They're free, easy to activate, and available around the clock from your account settings or via our 24/7 live support team.
Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit into your laris88 account. Once a limit is set, it takes effect immediately. Requests to increase an existing deposit limit are subject to a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period before taking effect.
Define the maximum amount you are comfortable losing over a defined period — daily, weekly, or monthly. When your loss limit is reached, you will be prevented from placing further wagers until the period resets. This tool helps you maintain a clear ceiling on your gaming spend.
Control how long you spend on the platform in each sitting. You can set a maximum session duration, and laris88 will automatically notify you when your limit is approaching and log you out when it is reached — helping prevent unintended extended play sessions.
Receive on-screen notifications at intervals you choose — for example, every 30 or 60 minutes — showing how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered in the current session. A simple but effective way to stay aware during longer gaming sessions.
Take a short, structured break from laris88 without permanently closing your account. A cooling-off period of 24 hours, 48 hours, or up to 30 days can be applied immediately. During a cooling-off period, you will be unable to log in or place any wagers on the platform.
If you feel you need a longer or more definitive break, laris88 offers self-exclusion for a minimum of 6 months or permanently. Once a self-exclusion is activated, it cannot be reversed during the exclusion period. We will also make reasonable efforts to prevent any marketing communications reaching you during this time.
To activate any of the above tools, simply log in to your laris88 account and visit the Responsible Gambling section of your account settings, or contact our 24/7 live support team directly. Changes that restrict your activity take effect immediately.
laris88 strictly enforces a minimum age of 21 years for all players. This applies to account registration, deposits, gameplay, and withdrawals. We conduct identity verification for all accounts and may request additional age documentation at any time. Any account where the player is found to be under 21 will be immediately closed, all funds held pending investigation, and the matter reported to relevant authorities. Underage gambling is illegal and harmful — we take this seriously.
Awareness
Problem gambling rarely announces itself suddenly. It typically develops gradually, and many people who experience it do so without recognising the signs early on. Being aware of these warning signals — in yourself or someone you care about — is the first step toward getting help.
laris88 trains our support team to proactively identify players who may be displaying signs of gambling-related harm. If our team identifies unusual patterns in your gaming activity, we may reach out to check in or apply protective measures to your account as a precaution.
Spending more than you planned. Regularly exceeding the amount you intended to deposit or wager in a session, or finding yourself making additional deposits after losing your initial budget.
Chasing losses. Continuing to gamble in an attempt to win back money you have lost, or increasing your bet sizes after a losing streak in an effort to recover losses quickly.
Gambling to escape problems. Using gaming as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult personal circumstances rather than for entertainment.
Neglecting responsibilities. Missing work commitments, family obligations, or social engagements because of time spent gambling, or lying to others about how much time or money you spend on gaming.
Borrowing money to gamble. Taking loans, using credit cards, or asking friends or family for money specifically to fund gambling activity.
Feeling unable to stop. Having strong urges to gamble that are difficult to resist, or feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you try to reduce or stop your gambling.
Prioritising gambling over basic needs. Spending money on gambling that was intended for essential expenses such as rent, food, utilities, or loan repayments.
Self-Assessment
Honest self-reflection is a powerful first step. Read through the questions below and consider your genuine, unguarded response to each one.
These questions are adapted from widely used responsible gambling screening tools. There are no right or wrong answers. This is for your own personal reflection only — laris88 does not record or track your responses to this questionnaire.
Have you ever spent more time or money gambling than you originally intended to in a session?
Have you ever felt the need to gamble with larger and larger amounts of money in order to feel the same level of excitement?
Have you ever tried to cut back or stop gambling and found it difficult, or felt restless and irritable when you tried?
Have you ever gambled as a way to escape from personal problems, or to relieve feelings of anxiety, stress, or low mood?
Have you ever continued gambling in order to try to win back money you had previously lost?
Have you ever hidden the extent of your gambling from family members, friends, or your partner?
Has gambling ever caused you significant financial difficulty — such as missing bill payments, borrowing money, or using credit to fund play?
Have you ever found that thoughts about gambling took up a significant portion of your day — planning when to play, thinking about past sessions, or working out how to get more funds to gamble with?
Get Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related harm, help is available. The organisations listed below offer free, confidential support services — please reach out.
The national welfare hotline operated by Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development. Provides counselling and referral services for individuals and families facing personal difficulties, including problem gambling.
15999 (Call / WhatsApp)Pusat Pemulihan Ketagihan Tindakan (PPKT) offers rehabilitation programmes for individuals with behavioural addictions in Malaysia, including gambling addiction treatment and counselling services across major cities including Kuala Lumpur.
Contact via welfare centresGamCare is one of the world's leading providers of free information, support, and counselling for problem gambling. Their online chat service and helpline are available internationally, including to players in Malaysia seeking confidential support.
gamcare.org.ukA peer support fellowship for people who want to stop gambling. GA operates a 12-step recovery programme and hosts regular group meetings. Online and phone-based support is available internationally, including to Malaysian members who cannot attend in person.
gamblersanonymous.orgBefrienders KL offers confidential emotional support to people in distress, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, or despair related to financial or gambling problems. Available around the clock to anyone in Malaysia who needs to talk.
03-7627 2929Our own responsible gambling support team is available 24/7 via live chat. We can activate self-exclusion, apply deposit limits, discuss cooling-off periods, or simply listen if you need to talk through your situation. Everything is confidential and handled with care.
24/7 Live ChatImportant Note: The contact details and organisation names listed above are provided for informational purposes only, as a courtesy to players who may need external support. laris88 does not maintain any commercial relationship with these organisations, and their inclusion is not an endorsement of any specific service or treatment approach.
These are not just policies. They are active commitments we uphold every day in how we operate laris88.
We verify the age of every player and will immediately close any account found to belong to someone under the age of 21, with no exceptions.
All responsible gambling tools — limits, cooling-off, self-exclusion — are free to use, available 24/7, and never require approval to activate in a restrictive direction.
We monitor gaming patterns for signs of harm and proactively reach out to players whose activity raises concern, before problems escalate.
We exclude self-excluded and cooling-off players from all promotional communications and do not target individuals displaying signs of harm with bonus offers.
Our customer support team receives regular responsible gambling training to ensure they can identify warning signs and respond with appropriate care and resources.
We maintain an up-to-date list of Malaysian and international gambling support services and make this information clearly accessible on our platform.
Healthy Habits
Most players who gamble responsibly follow a small number of consistent habits. These practical tips can help you keep your gaming enjoyable and within healthy boundaries.
Decide exactly how much you can afford to spend before you open a game or place a bet — and stick to it. Use laris88's deposit limit tools to enforce your budget automatically.
If you've reached your budget for the session, accept the loss and stop. Chasing losses is one of the most common patterns that turns recreational gambling into a problem.
Think of the amount you deposit the same way you'd think about a night out or a cinema ticket — money spent on entertainment, not an investment with a guaranteed return.
Step away from the screen at regular intervals. A short break helps maintain clear thinking and keeps the experience enjoyable rather than compulsive. Use session time limits to remind yourself.
Making gambling decisions under emotional stress leads to poor judgement. If you've had a difficult day, consider doing something else to unwind before returning to the platform.
Never gamble using money meant for rent, groceries, bills, or other essential expenses. Your gambling fund should be entirely separate from your household budget.
Understanding how games work — including house edges and return-to-player percentages — helps set realistic expectations and reduces the likelihood of disappointment-driven decisions.
If you feel gambling is becoming a problem, speak to a trusted friend or family member, or contact one of the support resources on this page. There is no shame in asking for help.
Don't wait until gambling feels out of control. Setting deposit and loss limits from the very beginning of your laris88 journey is a sign of good judgement, not weakness.
laris88 is built around the belief that great gaming and responsible habits go hand in hand. Explore the platform, set your limits, and enjoy the experience — knowing that our tools and team are always here if you need them.
For players aged 21 and above only. If gambling is causing harm, please use our self-exclusion tools or contact Talian Kasih at 15999.