Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Casino, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. It is never a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it may be time to seek help.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to participate in online gambling in Australia. Gambling is not suitable for minors and can have serious consequences for young people's development and wellbeing.
By using Stake Casino, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your location.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, problem gambling may be affecting your life:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities or lying about the amount you gamble
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting family, work, or social commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to reduce or control your gambling
- Experiencing financial difficulties caused by gambling
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Stake Casino provides tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose within a specified time period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your account to take a break from gambling
- Cooling-Off Period: Request a temporary suspension of your account
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to manage your gambling responsibly.
Support & Helpline Resources
If you're concerned about your gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling in Australia
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support and counselling
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free counselling and support for problem gambling
- GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme for UK online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org — Resources and support for problem gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org — 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) — Confidential helpline available 24/7
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Provides information and support resources for problem gambling prevention
Need Help?
If you believe you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, please don't hesitate to reach out. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available and recovery is possible.
Contact a support organization today — they are confidential, free, and ready to help.