From a small team with a bold vision to a platform serving over half a million players across Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and beyond — this is the story of how 80hi77 was built, grew, and became the benchmark for online gaming in Bangladesh.
The story of 80hi77 begins in 2019, during a period when Bangladesh's digital economy was undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Mobile internet penetration was accelerating rapidly — particularly in major urban centres like Dhaka and Chittagong — and millions of Bangladeshis were gaining access to smartphones and mobile financial services for the first time. bKash had already established itself as the country's dominant mobile wallet, and Nagad was growing fast under the Bangladesh Post Office. Rocket, powered by Dutch-Bangla Bank, was serving customers from Khulna to Rangpur.
In this environment, a group of gaming and technology professionals identified a clear gap: Bangladeshi players who wanted to bet on cricket — especially the BPL, IPL, and T20 World Cup — or enjoy live casino games had no locally relevant, locally supported platform to turn to. International gambling sites rarely offered BDT deposits, did not support bKash or Nagad, and certainly did not have customer service teams operating on Bangladesh Standard Time.
That gap became the founding mandate of 80hi77. The vision was precise: build a casino and sports betting platform that felt genuinely Bangladeshi — not a translated version of a foreign product, but something built from the inside out for the players of this market.
"We didn't want to bring a foreign platform to Bangladesh. We wanted to build something that Bangladesh could call its own — in every detail, from the payment methods to the language to the odds on a BPL final."
— 80hi77 Founding Team
A year-by-year look at how 80hi77 grew from concept to Bangladesh's most recognised online gaming brand.
A small founding team based in Dhaka begins developing the core platform architecture. The priority from day one: support for bKash deposits, BDT-denominated accounts, and full English-language interface. Early partnerships are formed with game content providers Pragmatic Play and NetEnt to secure a solid launch catalogue.
80hi77 enters closed beta in early 2020, initially available to invited players in Dhaka and Chittagong. Feedback from this cohort directly shapes the mobile user interface. By the end of the year, 80hi77 has surpassed 10,000 registered accounts. Nagad integration is completed mid-year, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for players in smaller cities like Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna.
Sports betting launches ahead of the Bangladesh Premier League season, and the response exceeds all internal projections. In-play betting on BPL matches drives a threefold surge in daily active users. The ICC T20 World Cup later that year brings a second major wave of new registrations. 80hi77 becomes the go-to platform for Bangladeshi cricket fans who want to back the Bangladesh Tigers with real-money bets in BDT.
80hi77 signs content agreements with Evolution Gaming and Ezugi, two of the world's leading live dealer studio operators. HD-streamed live baccarat, roulette, and blackjack tables are added to the platform. The live casino category quickly becomes the second most popular section after cricket betting. Rocket (Dutch-Bangla Bank) payment integration is completed, expanding reach to players in Khulna, Barisal, and Rangpur.
The slots section receives a major overhaul with the addition of Microgaming and Spribe content — including the crash-game phenomenon Aviator, which becomes one of the most-played titles on the entire platform. The game library expands past 1,500 titles. A dedicated VIP programme launches, rewarding high-volume players with personalised account managers, faster withdrawals, and exclusive cashback rates.
80hi77 crosses the 500,000 registered player mark, a landmark moment for the team. To celebrate, a week-long bonus festival is held during Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year). The Fishing Games category launches — including Gold Toad Fishing — responding to growing regional demand for arcade-style games. Customer support capacity doubles, with a dedicated BST-timezone team handling 24/7 live chat across all devices.
A comprehensive platform redesign is rolled out, built around a mobile-first philosophy. Given that over 80% of 80hi77 users access the platform via smartphone, every interface element is re-engineered for smaller screens and lower-bandwidth connections typical in areas outside Dhaka. Upay and SureCash are added as supported payment methods, further broadening accessibility across rural Bangladesh.
80hi77 today stands as Bangladesh's most recognised online casino and sports betting platform. With over 2,400 games, daily BDT payouts exceeding ৳1,000,000, and a support team that speaks the rhythm of Bangladesh Standard Time, the platform remains focused on one goal: being the best possible gaming destination for every player from Cox's Bazar to Mymensingh.
Every decision in 80hi77's history has been guided by a consistent set of principles. Here is what we stand for — and have stood for since 2019.
From the first line of code written in 2019, 80hi77 was engineered with security as the non-negotiable foundation. 256-bit SSL encryption, two-factor account authentication, and strict KYC protocols protect every player on the platform.
80hi77 has always operated in Bangladeshi Taka (৳). We were among the first platforms to integrate bKash and Nagad at launch — a decision that made us genuinely accessible to players who had never used a credit card or international bank transfer in their lives.
Cricket is not just a sport in Bangladesh — it is a shared national identity. 80hi77 built its sports betting product around cricket from day one, with BPL, IPL, and T20 World Cup markets consistently offering the deepest coverage and most competitive odds on the platform.
80hi77 has a firm policy against misleading promotions. Every bonus offered on the platform — from the welcome deposit match to weekly cashback — is accompanied by clearly stated wagering requirements, validity periods, and eligible game categories. No surprise clauses, ever.
Bangladesh is a mobile-first nation, and 80hi77 was designed to reflect that reality from the beginning. The platform is optimised for Android devices on varying connection speeds — ensuring a smooth experience whether you are in a Dhaka apartment or a village in Mymensingh district.
80hi77 enforces an 18+ age restriction on all accounts and provides players with self-exclusion, deposit limit, and session limit tools. Our Responsible Gaming page offers resources and guidance for anyone who feels their gaming may be becoming a problem.
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Many online gaming platforms operating in Bangladesh today are international businesses that have adapted their products for the local market as an afterthought — adding a BDT payment option here, translating a landing page there. The history of 80hi77 is fundamentally different. This platform was conceived in Bangladesh, built around Bangladeshi payment infrastructure, and has always employed a local support team operating in the same time zone as its players.
That local-first approach has shaped every significant decision in 80hi77's history. When the team evaluated which sports betting markets to prioritise, cricket was the unanimous first choice — not football, not basketball, not tennis. Because in Bangladesh, when a Test match against India is underway or the BPL final is being played in Mirpur, the entire nation is watching. 80hi77 wanted to be the platform where Bangladeshi fans placed their bets.
Similarly, when 80hi77 chose which game providers to partner with, the decision was not purely commercial. It was about offering games that deliver genuine entertainment value at price points accessible to Bangladeshi players — a minimum bet of ৳10 on a slot game, live baccarat tables accepting stakes from ৳50, crash games like Aviator that could be played with a ৳20 wager. These decisions reflect an understanding of the economic reality of the market 80hi77 serves.
The growth of 80hi77 has not been without challenges. Building and maintaining a gaming platform in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment requires constant vigilance and investment. Data privacy standards, payment security requirements, and responsible gaming obligations demand ongoing technical and operational commitment. 80hi77 has consistently invested in these areas — not because regulations compel it, but because a platform that cannot be trusted is not a platform worth building.
Looking back across the 80hi77 timeline — from the 2019 founding through the BPL betting launch of 2021, the Evolution Gaming live casino expansion of 2022, the 500,000-player milestone of 2024, and the full mobile redesign of 2025 — what stands out is not the growth numbers, impressive as they are. What stands out is the consistency of purpose: every major decision has pointed in the same direction, towards building the best possible gaming experience for the people of Bangladesh.
Six years of building, growing, and improving — all in service of giving Bangladeshi players the online gaming experience they deserve. Start your journey today.
For players aged 18 and above only. Gambling can be addictive — please play within your means. See our Responsible Gaming page for help and resources.