Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Casino Australia, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. If you find yourself relying on gambling for income or using it to escape personal difficulties, please seek help immediately.
Play responsibly, play within your means, and always remember that the odds are designed in favour of the casino.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Australia is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. It is illegal for minors to gamble, and we take age verification seriously.
If you are under 18, or if you are accessing this site on behalf of someone under 18, please do not proceed. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental control software to restrict access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Being secretive about how much you gamble or how much money you've spent
- Increasing Stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same level of excitement
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Gambling instead of attending work, school, or caring for family
- Relationship Strain: Arguments with family or friends about gambling habits
- Financial Difficulties: Borrowing money to gamble or using money intended for essential expenses
- Loss of Control: Being unable to stick to time or money limits you've set
- Mood Changes: Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Withdrawal Symptoms: Feeling irritable or anxious when not gambling
Self-Help Tools & Features
Responsible gaming features can help you maintain control of your gambling. Most online casinos, including Stake, offer the following tools:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose within a given timeframe
- Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum bet size on individual games
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during gaming sessions to inform you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account, preventing access for a set period
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you decide to stop gambling
- Time-Out Periods: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a period you specify
We encourage you to use these tools proactively. Set limits before you start playing, and stick to them.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au – Free, confidential counselling and support for Australians affected by gambling problems. Phone: 1800 858 858
- Lifeline Australia – www.lifeline.org.au – Crisis support and counselling. Phone: 13 11 14
United Kingdom
- GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk – Free and confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
- GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org – Evidence-based resources and support for problem gambling
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org – Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 – Free, confidential support 24/7
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de – Federal Centre for Health Education providing gambling addiction support
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Seeking help for problem gambling is a sign of strength, not weakness. Thousands of people successfully recover from gambling addiction every year with professional support.
Do not wait. If you recognise problem gambling in yourself or a loved one, contact one of the support organisations listed above. They offer confidential, non-judgmental assistance.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is available.
This information is provided for educational purposes as part of our commitment to responsible gaming. For specific advice about your gambling habits or mental health, please consult a qualified professional or contact one of the support organisations listed above.