Play Safe, Play Smart

Stake provides a set of responsible gambling tools designed to help players manage their activity and maintain healthy limits. These features are available to all registered users and can be adjusted at any time through account settings.

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a daily, weekly, or monthly period to help manage your spending;
• Loss Limits: Define a cap on the amount you can lose within a chosen timeframe, reducing the risk of significant financial impact;
• Session Limits: Restrict the total time you spend gambling in a single session to encourage regular breaks;
• Time Reminders: Receive periodic notifications alerting you to the amount of time spent on the platform during a session;
• Reality Checks: Periodic on-screen prompts that display your session duration and activity, encouraging informed decision-making;
• Cooling-Off Periods: Temporarily suspend access to your account for a short period, such as 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days;
• Self-Exclusion: Request a longer-term exclusion from the platform, ranging from several months to a permanent block;
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you decide to stop gambling entirely;
• Bet Limits: Set restrictions on the maximum stake placed per bet to prevent impulsive high-value wagering;
• Self-Assessment Tests: Complete a short questionnaire to evaluate your gambling habits and identify any areas of concern.

Responsible gambling includes being aware of changes in your behaviour over time. Identifying warning signs early can help you take action before gambling begins to cause harm to your finances, relationships, or overall wellbeing.

• Spending beyond your budget: Consistently wagering more than you can afford to lose, or dipping into funds meant for essential expenses;
• Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble in an attempt to recover money that has already been lost;
• Neglecting responsibilities: Allowing gambling to interfere with work, studies, or personal and family obligations;
• Borrowing money to gamble: Taking loans or borrowing funds from others specifically to fund gambling activity;
• Difficulty stopping: Finding it hard to quit even when you intend to, or feeling restless when not gambling;
• Gambling as an escape: Using gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, boredom, or difficult emotions;
• Hiding gambling activity: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family members or close friends;
• Increasing stakes over time: Needing to bet larger amounts to achieve the same level of excitement or satisfaction.

Adopting a few straightforward habits can make a significant difference to your gambling experience. The tips below are intended to help you keep gambling enjoyable, affordable, and within your personal limits.

• Set a budget before you play: Decide in advance how much you are comfortable spending and stick to that amount regardless of outcomes;
• Treat gambling as entertainment: Approach each session as a leisure activity, not as a method to earn money or solve financial problems;
• Take regular breaks: Step away from the platform periodically to maintain perspective and avoid prolonged sessions;
• Avoid gambling under stress: Do not gamble when you are feeling anxious, upset, or emotionally vulnerable, as decisions made in these states are often impulsive;
• Do not chase losses: Accept that losses are a normal part of gambling and resist the urge to keep playing in order to recover them;
• Balance gambling with other activities: Ensure that gambling does not become your primary source of leisure or social interaction;
• Use the available tools: Take advantage of deposit limits, session timers, and self-assessment features to stay informed about your habits;
• Keep track of time and spending: Regularly review how much time and money you have spent to ensure it aligns with your original intentions.

Gambling on Stake is strictly restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. The platform takes the protection of minors seriously and has put measures in place to prevent underage access.

• Age Verification: All users are required to verify their age during the registration process. Accounts that cannot confirm eligibility are not permitted to gamble;
• KYC Checks: Stake conducts identity verification procedures to confirm that account holders meet the minimum age requirement before processing withdrawals or accessing certain features;
• Account Monitoring: Suspicious or inconsistent account activity may trigger additional verification checks to ensure compliance with age restrictions;
• Parental Controls: Parents and guardians are encouraged to use third-party parental control software to restrict access to gambling websites on shared or family devices. Tools such as Net Nanny, Kaspersky Safe Kids, and similar applications can help limit exposure;
• Device Security: Adults sharing devices with minors are advised to log out of their accounts after each session and avoid saving login credentials on shared devices;
• Reporting Underage Access: If you suspect that a minor has accessed a gambling account, contact Stake support immediately to report the concern and request account review.

Stake operates under a responsible gambling policy that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all players. The platform is designed to provide a fair and transparent gambling environment, where players have access to tools that support informed and controlled play.

Stake’s policy includes proactive measures to identify and assist players who may be showing signs of problem gambling. Support teams are trained to handle sensitive situations with care and to direct affected users toward appropriate help resources.

The platform applies strict age verification protocols to prevent underage gambling and maintains safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals. Player data related to gambling behaviour is handled in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

Players are encouraged to review their gambling habits regularly, use the available limit-setting tools, and seek support at any stage if their gambling is no longer a positive experience.

Professional help is available for anyone experiencing difficulties related to gambling. The organisations listed below offer confidential support, counselling, and guidance for players and their families.