Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Casino, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Games of chance are designed with a house edge, meaning that over time, the odds favour the casino. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use Stake Casino. If you are under the legal age, you are not permitted to gamble. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social commitments due to gambling
- Experiencing relationship or financial problems caused by gambling
Self-Help Tools & Features
Stake Casino provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on the amount you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose over a specified period
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders during gaming sessions to help you stay aware of time and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account, preventing access to gambling features
- Time-Out: Take a break from gambling for a set period (hours, days, or weeks)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
To access these tools, please visit your account settings or contact our customer support team.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for people affected by problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7) - Gambler's Help – Counselling and support across Victoria
Phone: 1800 858 858 - Problem Gambling Services NSW – Support and counselling in New South Wales
Phone: 1800 858 858
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support and counselling for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Education and support for problem gambling
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and resources for problem gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
Website: www.bzga.de
Helpline: 0800 1 37 27 00 (free, confidential)
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed above. There is no shame in seeking help, and support is available to you.
If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services in your country immediately or call a suicide prevention hotline.
Remember: recovery is possible, and help is available. You do not have to face this alone.