Responsible Gaming

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always play for fun and within your means. The outcome of any game is based on chance, and there is no guaranteed way to win.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age — or the legal gambling age in your province or territory — to participate in any gambling activity. In Canada, the legal age is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec, and 19 elsewhere. Underage gambling is illegal and strictly prohibited. We encourage parents and guardians to use available filtering software to prevent access by minors.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or someone close to you, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses — trying to win back money you have already lost.
• Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends.
• Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
• Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or personal responsibilities because of gambling.
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling.
• Lying about how much you gamble or the amount of money lost.
• Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable gambling platforms, including Stake, offer practical tools to help you stay in control. You can use these tools at any time from your account settings:

• Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
• Loss limits — cap the total amount you are willing to lose over a set period.
• Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders about how long you have been playing.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from accessing your account for a chosen period, from 24 hours to permanent closure.
• Session time limits — restrict the duration of each gambling session.

We strongly encourage you to set these limits before you start playing, and to adjust them only when you are thinking clearly.

Support Organizations

If you feel that gambling is no longer a form of entertainment for you or someone you know, free and confidential help is available. The following organizations provide professional support in your region:

• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org (available 24/7)
• 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 or call/text 1-800-GAMBLER
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
• Other regions: Please contact the national problem gambling helpline or mental health service in your country. A quick online search for “problem gambling help [your country]” will connect you to local resources.

Take Action Now

If you think you or a loved one may have a gambling problem, do not wait. Reach out to any of the organizations listed above. Help is free, confidential, and available around the clock. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Your well-being matters more than any game.

For immediate assistance in Canada, contact the Responsible Gambling Council or call your provincial helpline (e.g., ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 in Ontario, or Gambling Support BC at 1-888-795-6111). You are not alone.