Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to earn money. Please play within your means and treat every wager as a cost of fun, not an investment.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older, or meet the legal age in your province or territory, to gamble. Stake enforces age checks before deposit or play.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

• Chasing losses by betting more after losing.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing money or selling items to gamble.
• Spending more time or money than planned.
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling.
• Neglecting work, school, or relationships because of gambling.

Self-Help Tools

• Deposit limits — set maximum amounts per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits — cap the amount you can lose in a set period.
• Reality checks — periodic reminders of time spent playing.
• Self-exclusion — temporarily or permanently block access to your account.

Support Organizations

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
• UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk; GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
• Australia: Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• US: National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung — www.bzga.de
• Other regions: Contact the most relevant national problem gambling body in your country.

If You Need Help

If you recognize these signs in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help now. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 through the organizations listed above.