Our Story

About q98 — Pakistan's Online Casino and Sports Betting Platform

q98 was built with one straightforward goal: give Pakistani players access to a world-class online casino and sportsbook experience that actually works in their country — with their currency, their payment methods, and their favourite sports front and centre. No workarounds, no conversion fees, no friction.

Internationally Licensed Independently Audited
500+
Casino Games
24/7
Live Support
PKR
Native Currency
<2 min
Response Time
q98
Pakistan's Casino Platform

Our Story

How q98 Was Built for Pakistan

q98 started from a simple frustration shared by millions of Pakistani players: the best online casino and sports betting platforms in the world were not built for Pakistan. They accepted USD or EUR, required international bank cards that most Pakistani users do not hold, and offered customer support that had never heard of JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or the Pakistan Super League. The experience felt designed for someone else.

The founding team behind q98 included people who had worked in gaming, financial technology, and mobile payments across South Asia. They knew the technical landscape in Pakistan — the dominance of mobile wallets, the reach of 4G connectivity even in secondary cities like Faisalabad and Multan, the enormous appetite for cricket betting during PSL season, and the frustration Pakistani players felt navigating platforms that treated their country as an afterthought.

q98 was designed from the ground up with Pakistani users as the primary audience, not a secondary market to be served with a localised skin on top of a foreign product. That philosophy shows in every layer of the platform: the wallet natively holds PKR, deposits via JazzCash and EasyPaisa process in seconds without any third-party transfer step, withdrawal limits and minimum thresholds are set in amounts that make sense at Pakistani income levels, and the support team understands Pakistani payment infrastructure well enough to resolve issues directly without escalation.

q98 operates under an international gaming licence framework with independent third-party auditing of all game outcomes. Every RTP figure published for q98 games is a verified, tested number — not a marketing approximation. Player funds are held in segregated accounts, separate from operational capital, which means your PKR wallet balance is always protected regardless of what happens on the business side of q98.

Today, q98 serves players across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and every other major city in Pakistan. The platform continues to grow its game library, expand its sportsbook markets, and refine the mobile experience — but the core commitment that defined q98 from the start remains unchanged: a genuinely excellent online casino experience, built specifically for Pakistani players.

Our Journey

q98 Platform Milestones

Platform Launch
q98 Goes Live for Pakistani Players

q98 launches with JazzCash and EasyPaisa integration active from day one, live casino tables, and a sportsbook covering PSL and international cricket — the three features Pakistani players asked for most.

Slots Expansion
500+ Game Library Achieved

q98 expands the casino game library past 500 titles across slots, table games, and live dealer categories. Weekly new game releases become a regular feature of the q98 platform.

Banking Expansion
HBL, UBL and Meezan Bank Added

Major Pakistani banks — HBL, UBL, and Meezan Bank — are integrated as direct deposit and withdrawal options, extending q98's payment reach to players who prefer traditional banking over mobile wallets.

PSL Partnership Season
Cricket Betting Becomes Pakistan's Favourite

During PSL season, q98's cricket sportsbook sees its highest-ever concurrent player numbers. Live in-play betting on PSL matches becomes the platform's single most-used feature by Pakistani players.

Today
Continuous Platform Development

q98 continues weekly game releases, monthly tournament events, ongoing responsible gaming tool improvements, and regular sportsbook market expansions — all driven by feedback from the Pakistani player community.

What We Stand For

The Values That Drive q98

These are not mission statement words produced for a webpage — they are the operational principles that shape every decision at q98, from platform architecture to customer support training.

Fair Play, Always

Every game on q98 uses a certified Random Number Generator independently tested for fairness. The RTP figures we publish are verified numbers from third-party auditors, not internal estimates. Pakistani players deserve to know exactly what they are playing — and at q98 they do.

Player Safety First

q98 treats responsible gaming as a core product feature, not a compliance checkbox. Deposit limits, loss limits, session timers, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion are all accessible from your account settings in under 30 seconds. No support ticket, no waiting period.

Built for Pakistan

PKR as the native currency, JazzCash and EasyPaisa as first-class payment methods, PSL cricket as a flagship sportsbook category, and support staff trained on Pakistani financial infrastructure. q98 is not a global platform localised for Pakistan — it was designed for Pakistan first.

Full Transparency

q98 publishes RTP figures for every game in the library. Bonus terms are written in plain English, with wagering requirements, expiry dates, and eligible games stated clearly — not buried in footnotes. Our terms and privacy policy reflect how the platform actually operates, not how we wish it did.

Support That Actually Helps

q98 maintains a live chat support team available around the clock with an average first-response time of under two minutes. The support team handles JazzCash and EasyPaisa queries directly — they do not need to escalate payment questions to a third party who does not understand Pakistani mobile wallets.

Bank-Grade Security

All q98 data transmissions use 256-bit SSL encryption. Player financial data and game data are stored in isolated, encrypted environments. CNIC and banking information submitted for KYC is never shared with game providers or third-party marketing partners under any circumstances.

Platform Difference

Why Pakistani Players Choose q98

There are plenty of online casino platforms accessible from Pakistan. Most of them were not built with Pakistani players in mind. Here is what specifically sets q98 apart from the alternatives available to players in Karachi, Lahore, and everywhere else in the country.

No App Download Required

q98 runs entirely in any modern mobile browser on Android or iOS. No storage space used, no version updates to manage, no app store approval delays when new games launch. The full platform — live casino, slots, sports betting — loads in your browser exactly as it would in a native app.

Instant PKR Deposits via JazzCash

JazzCash and EasyPaisa deposits at q98 clear in under 10 seconds. There is no intermediate step, no third-party transfer service, no conversion to USD before the balance appears. Your PKR deposit goes straight into your q98 PKR wallet, and that balance number reflects exactly what you sent.

PSL Cricket Betting as a First-Class Feature

PSL cricket is not an afterthought on q98's sportsbook — it is one of the most actively maintained betting categories on the platform. Live in-play PSL betting, ball-by-ball markets, and match futures are all available with competitive odds updated in real time throughout every match.

Withdrawal in Under 30 Minutes

Post-KYC withdrawals to JazzCash and EasyPaisa process in under 30 minutes at q98 — including during peak evening hours when Pakistani players are most active. Bank withdrawals to HBL, UBL, and Meezan Bank settle within two hours during standard business hours.

Pakistani Community, Not a Niche Segment

At most global casino platforms, Pakistani players represent a small niche whose feedback rarely influences product decisions. At q98, Pakistani players are the primary user base — which means feedback from Lahore and Karachi players directly shapes feature priorities, bonus structures, and sportsbook market coverage.

Licensing and Compliance
  • q98 operates under an international gaming licence framework with ongoing compliance obligations
  • All casino games independently tested by certified third-party auditors for RNG fairness
  • Published RTP figures are verified and updated following each independent audit cycle
  • Player funds held in segregated accounts — your PKR balance is always protected
  • KYC identity verification using CNIC for all withdrawal-eligible accounts
  • Full compliance with responsible gaming standards including age verification — 21+ only
  • Data handling and player privacy governed by the q98 Privacy Policy

Accepted Payment Methods

JazzCash EasyPaisa HBL UBL Meezan Bank

All transactions in Pakistani Rupees (PKR). Zero fees on q98's side. Minimum deposit PKR 500.

Responsible Gaming

q98's Commitment to Player Wellbeing

q98 takes responsible gaming seriously as a matter of genuine commitment, not regulatory box-ticking. The platform is an entertainment product for adults aged 21 and above only — and q98 invests meaningfully in the tools and processes that help players stay in control of their gaming activity.

Every q98 account comes with a full suite of responsible gaming controls accessible directly from account settings — no support ticket required to activate any of them. These tools are designed to be easy to switch on and appropriately difficult to remove quickly, because we understand that moments of doubt about gaming habits require immediate action, not a 48-hour waiting period.

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Self-Exclusion
From 24 hours to permanent
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Deposit Limits
Daily, weekly, monthly
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Session Timers
On-screen time alerts
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Cooling-Off
Up to 90-day pause
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q98 is Strictly 21+ Only

q98 enforces a strict minimum age requirement of 21 years for all account holders. This is a non-negotiable platform rule backed by identity verification processes. Anyone found to be under 21 will have their account closed and any deposited funds returned immediately.

Casino and sports betting are entertainment products that involve real financial risk. They should never be used as a source of income or a way to manage financial difficulties. q98 encourages all players to set deposit and loss limits before starting any gaming session.

If you are concerned about your gaming habits or someone else's, visit our Responsible Gaming page for self-assessment tools and independent support resources available in Pakistan.

The Team

The People Behind q98

q98 is built and operated by a team with deep experience in gaming technology, mobile payments, and the South Asian digital market — people who understood the Pakistan opportunity before it became obvious.

AK
Ahmad K.
Chief Executive Officer

12+ years in online gaming platforms across Asia. Led the product strategy that shaped q98's Pakistan-first architecture from the initial concept through to platform launch.

SR
Sara R.
Head of Payments

Former fintech engineer with deep expertise in Pakistani mobile wallet infrastructure. Built the JazzCash and EasyPaisa integration that makes q98 deposits settle in under 10 seconds.

ZM
Zain M.
Head of Sportsbook

Cricket betting specialist who built q98's PSL live in-play markets. Grew up watching cricket in Lahore and has shaped q98's sportsbook to reflect what Pakistani fans actually want to bet on.

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Fatima A.
Head of Player Safety

Leads q98's responsible gaming programme, including the design of the account-level tools that give Pakistani players immediate control over their gaming limits — without needing to contact support.

Questions

Common Questions About q98

Straightforward answers to what Pakistani players want to know about who q98 is and how the platform works.

Yes. q98 operates under an international gaming licence framework with ongoing compliance obligations including independent auditing of all game outcomes. All casino games use certified Random Number Generators tested by accredited third-party auditors — the RTP figures published in the q98 game library are verified numbers from those audits, not approximations. Player funds are held in segregated accounts separate from q98's operational capital, which means your PKR balance is protected regardless of what happens on the business side of the platform.

q98 is owned and operated by a gaming technology company operating under an international gaming licence. The platform was built specifically for the Pakistani market by a team with combined experience in online gaming, mobile payment technology, and South Asian digital consumer markets. The operational team includes specialists in Pakistani financial infrastructure — JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and local bank integrations — as well as dedicated sportsbook managers covering PSL cricket, international cricket, and other sports popular in Pakistan.

q98 uses 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmissions and stores player financial data in isolated, encrypted environments separate from game servers. Your CNIC and banking information submitted for KYC verification is never shared with game providers, third-party marketing partners, or any external parties not directly involved in processing your transactions. Full details of what data q98 collects, how it is used, how long it is retained, and your rights as a player are covered in the q98 Privacy Policy available on this site.

q98 was designed from the ground up with Pakistani players as the primary audience, not an afterthought market served with a localised skin. That difference shows in every layer: the wallet natively holds PKR, JazzCash and EasyPaisa deposits process in under 10 seconds without conversion or third-party transfer steps, PSL cricket is a flagship sportsbook category not a niche market, and the customer support team understands Pakistani payment infrastructure well enough to resolve JazzCash and EasyPaisa issues directly without escalation. Most global platforms treat Pakistan as a small secondary market — at q98, Pakistani players are the primary user base, which means feedback from Karachi and Lahore directly shapes product decisions.

q98 operates as a fully digital platform and does not maintain public-facing physical offices in Pakistan. The platform's operational and technical infrastructure is managed under its international licence framework. However, customer support for Pakistani players is handled by teams specifically trained on Pakistani financial systems, local payment methods, and popular sports markets including PSL — so when you contact q98 support, you are speaking with people who genuinely understand the Pakistani context rather than a generic global helpdesk reading from a script.

q98 enforces a strict 21+ age restriction verified via CNIC during account setup. Every q98 account includes deposit limits, loss limits, session time alerts, cooling-off periods (up to 90 days), and self-exclusion options (from 24 hours to permanent) — all accessible from account settings without requiring a support ticket. These tools are designed to activate immediately when a player recognises they need to step back. q98 also provides clear information and links to independent responsible gaming resources on the Responsible Gaming page. For more detail, visit our dedicated Responsible Gaming page.

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