The online gaming landscape is vast and often deliberately opaque. Bonus terms buried in fine print, withdrawal conditions that catch players off guard, and a shortage of cricket-specific betting guidance — all of these were problems we saw affecting users from Karachi to Peshawar, from Lahore to Faisalabad. 988min set out to change that.
We launched as an independent information platform with zero casino ownership and zero wagering operations. Our role is purely editorial: we research, write and publish clear, well-structured guidance on how online gaming works, what players should look for in a platform, and how to approach the experience responsibly. We do not claim to be licensed by the Government of Pakistan, the PTA or the State Bank of Pakistan, and we do not seek to represent any single operator.
Pakistan has a vibrant sports culture — cricket runs deep, PSL season electrifies cities from Rawalpindi to Multan, and ICC tournaments bring the entire nation together. Football, UFC and esports also command growing audiences. 988min acknowledges that sports betting interest exists and serves those users with factual, balanced information rather than hype.
We write in English because that is the professional language of the international gaming industry and because the overwhelming majority of Pakistan's digitally engaged population is proficient in English. Our content is contextually Pakistani — with PKR figures, references to familiar payment services like Easypaisa, JazzCash and Raast, and awareness of local regulatory context including the Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977. We name those services and institutions as local context only and do not claim any endorsement of gambling by them.