Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. Outcomes are random, and losses are a possible part of play. Never wager more than you can afford to lose, and never try to recover losses by betting larger amounts.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years old, or the legal gambling age in your province or territory, to create an account or place a bet. Age verification checks are required. If you are under the legal age, do not gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone close to you, seek help:

• Chasing losses – betting more to try to win back money you have lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities because of gambling
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or low mood
• Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to

Self-Help Tools

Stake offers several tools to help you stay in control of your gambling:

• Deposit limits – set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month
• Loss limits – cap the total amount you can lose over a set period
• Reality checks – receive reminders about how long you have been playing
• Self-exclusion – block access to your account for a chosen period, from 24 hours to permanent
• Time-out periods – take a short break from gambling

You can activate these tools in your account settings at any time.

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, contact a support service in your country:

• Canada – Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org
• United Kingdom – GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia – Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• United States – National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): www.bzga.de
• Other regions – contact the national gambling support service in your country for local help

If you suspect you have a gambling problem, seek help today. Talking to a professional or a trusted person is a positive first step. You are not alone.