Whether you are placing your very first bet or you have been following cricket odds for years, this guide covers how betting works on pak98 — from understanding odds to cashing out in PKR.
pak98 covers the full range of betting options from simple single bets to multi-leg accumulators and live in-play wagers. Here is a breakdown of what is available.
The simplest form of betting. You back one outcome on one event — for example, Pakistan to win the T20 match. If your selection is correct, you win based on the odds at the time of placing. Ideal for beginners and for situations where you have a strong read on a specific market.
An accumulator combines multiple selections into one bet. All selections must win for the bet to pay out, but the odds multiply together — meaning a modest stake can return a significantly higher amount. Popular during PSL with multiple match results combined into one slip.
Place your bet while the match is already under way. pak98's live betting interface updates odds ball by ball during cricket and minute by minute during football. You can react to what you are actually watching — a batting collapse, a bowling change, or a sudden momentum shift.
Back a team or player to win an entire competition before it starts. PSL outright markets open at the start of the season and let you back your favourite franchise at long odds. ICC World Cup outrights are also available, offering value well in advance of the tournament.
A handicap is applied to level the contest between a strong favourite and a weaker opponent. Asian handicap removes the draw outcome and gives you a head start or deficit on your chosen team. Widely used for football betting and increasingly popular for cricket ODI and T20 markets.
Rather than picking a winner, you predict whether a specific stat — runs in an over, total goals, total wickets — will land above or below a set line. Over/Under markets are available ball by ball during live cricket, making them one of the most actively traded market types on pak98.
Odds are the numbers you see next to each betting market on pak98. They serve two purposes — they tell you how likely a bookmaker thinks an outcome is, and they determine how much you will win if your bet is correct. Once you understand how to read them, betting becomes a lot more intuitive.
pak98 displays odds primarily in decimal format, which is the easiest to work with. A decimal odd of 2.50 means that for every PKR 100 you stake, you will receive PKR 250 back if you win — that is your PKR 100 stake returned plus PKR 150 profit. A decimal odd of 1.40 means a PKR 100 bet returns PKR 140, while an odd of 4.00 means a PKR 100 bet returns PKR 400.
You can also switch to fractional or American (moneyline) odds in your account settings if you prefer a different format — pak98 supports all three. Fractional odds like 3/1 mean you win three units for every one staked. American odds use positive and negative numbers: +200 means a PKR 100 bet wins PKR 200 profit; -150 means you need to stake PKR 150 to win PKR 100.
Odds are not fixed — they move as the market evolves. Before a PSL match, odds will shift based on team news, weather, pitch conditions, and the weight of money being placed by other bettors. Placing your bet early when you spot value, or waiting for odds to drift before locking in, are both legitimate strategies that experienced bettors use on pak98.
Odds update in real time on pak98 during live matches
| Format | Example | PKR 1,000 Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | PKR 2,500 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | PKR 2,500 |
| American (+) | +150 | PKR 2,500 |
| American (−) | -200 | PKR 1,500 |
All calculations shown on return including original stake.
New to online betting? This is all you need to do to get your first bet placed and confirmed on pak98 in just a few minutes.
Register on pak98 in under two minutes. You will need a valid mobile number or email address and basic personal details. Verification is quick and straightforward.
Add funds using JazzCash, Easypaisa, Raast or a direct bank transfer. All deposits are processed in PKR with no conversion fees on the pak98 side.
Navigate to Sports, choose your event — a PSL match, a T20 international, a football league game — and select the market you want to bet on. Click the odds to add it to your bet slip.
Enter your stake in PKR, review the potential return shown on the slip, and confirm the bet. Winnings are credited to your account automatically once the event settles.
Cricket and PSL betting markets are the most popular on pak98
Cricket is not just a sport in Pakistan — it is a shared national passion that runs through every city, every neighbourhood, and every household. pak98 was built with that in mind. The cricket betting markets available are among the most comprehensive available for Pakistani players, covering everything from the outcome of a single delivery to the result of a five-match Test series.
The Pakistan Super League gets the most attention on the platform, and rightly so. During PSL season, pak98 opens markets on every fixture — match winner, top batsman, top bowler, highest opening partnership, total sixes in the match, method of next wicket, and dozens of other specials that let you bet on the game you are actually watching rather than just its final result.
Live in-play betting during PSL matches is particularly popular. The odds change over by over, and sometimes ball by ball, which means a batter playing well early in an innings can suddenly shift the market dramatically. Experienced bettors on pak98 watch for those momentum shifts — a power hitter coming in at number three, a key spinner being introduced early — and react before the market fully adjusts.
Beyond PSL, pak98 covers bilateral series involving Pakistan — home and away Tests, ODI series, and T20 internationals. ICC tournaments including the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and ODI World Cup get extensive coverage with outright winner markets opening months in advance. If Pakistan cricket is playing, pak98 will have a market on it.
Football betting is the second most popular category on pak98, with Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, UEFA Champions League and domestic cup competitions all covered. Esports betting is also available for players who follow Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and Valorant, with markets on major international tournaments and regional leagues.
Live betting is one of the features that separates pak98 from a basic betting platform. Rather than simply locking in a pre-match selection and watching how it plays out, live betting lets you engage with the action as it happens. Markets are updated continuously during the match, and you can place additional bets or take different positions as the contest evolves.
The cash out feature allows you to settle a bet before the event is over. If your accumulator has three legs won and one remaining, and the last match is going well for your selection, pak98 may offer you the option to cash out for a guaranteed amount rather than waiting for the final whistle. The cash out value fluctuates based on the current state of play — the closer the result looks to going your way, the higher the offer.
Partial cash out is also available on selected markets. This lets you secure a portion of your winnings while leaving the rest riding on the full result. It is a useful tool for managing risk, particularly on accumulators where a lot of your return depends on a single remaining result.
For cricket, live markets include next over runs, next wicket method, current partnership runs, and player milestones like a batter reaching 50 or 100. These micro-markets are where the sharpest bettors on pak98 find an edge — they require close attention to the match situation, pitch conditions and match momentum, but they also offer some of the most competitive odds on the platform.
On pak98, odds during live cricket can shift significantly in just a few balls. If you think a team is about to go on a big over, acting quickly on the over/under total before the bowler starts their run-up often gives you better value than waiting for the ball to be bowled.
Live in-play markets update ball by ball on pak98
Funding your account and collecting your winnings should be as simple as placing the bet. Here is how the payment side of pak98 works for Pakistani players.
Deposit directly from your JazzCash mobile wallet. Transactions process almost instantly and there are no fees charged by pak98 on JazzCash deposits.
Use your Easypaisa account to fund your pak98 balance. Easypaisa withdrawals are also supported — winnings land back in your wallet quickly after a request is processed.
Raast instant bank transfers and standard interbank transfers are both available. Bank transfer is the preferred method for larger deposits and withdrawals.
Debit and credit cards as well as other supported mobile wallets round out the payment options. All transactions are denominated in PKR with no currency conversion involved.
Standard withdrawals on pak98 are processed within a few hours during business hours. JazzCash and Easypaisa withdrawals tend to be the fastest, often completing within 30–60 minutes of approval. Bank transfers may take up to one business day depending on your bank. VIP account holders benefit from priority withdrawal processing regardless of the method used.
Betting on pak98 is meant to be an enjoyable form of entertainment. The best way to keep it that way is to decide on a budget before you start and stick to it regardless of results. Do not chase losses — a bad session does not mean your next bet will turn things around, and placing larger stakes to recover losses quickly is one of the most common mistakes in sports betting.
pak98 provides deposit limits, session reminders and self-exclusion tools in the account settings. If you ever feel that your betting is taking up too much of your time, money or mental energy, please use these tools. They are there precisely for situations like that, and using them is a sensible and responsible decision — not a sign of weakness.
pak98 is strictly for adults aged 18 and above. Underage gambling is not permitted under any circumstances.
Here are the questions that come up most often from players who are new to betting on pak98 or want to understand how specific features work.