Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial difficulties. At Stake, we encourage you to play responsibly and stay in control.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older, or the legal age for gambling in your province or territory in Canada, to access gambling services. We verify age using official identification documents before you can deposit or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Chasing losses by betting more to win back money
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Borrowing money or selling belongings to gamble
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down
- Neglecting work, school, or relationships due to gambling
- Lying about wins or losses
Self-Help Tools
Stake offers several tools to help you manage your play:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can add to your account per day, week, or month
- Loss limits — cap the amount you can lose over a chosen period
- Reality checks — receive pop-up reminders of how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion — take a break from gambling for a set period or permanently
You can activate these tools in your account settings at any time.
Support Organizations
If you need help or someone to talk to, contact a support organization in your region:
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
- UK: GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
- 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 (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
- Other regions: Please use the most relevant national problem gambling helpline or support service in your country.
Call to Action
If you recognize any of the warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help today. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7 from trained professionals.