Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Casino Australia, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling is not a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or supplement your income. It should never be viewed as an investment or reliable source of funds. Always gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or gamble under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory) to gamble at Stake Casino Australia. We take age verification seriously to protect minors from gambling harm. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to access our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, problem gambling may be developing:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Lying to family, friends, or others about gambling activity
- Hiding gambling behaviour or secret accounts
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Relationships, work, or education suffering due to gambling
- Borrowing, stealing, or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
If you've noticed several of these signs, it may be time to seek help.
Self-Help Tools and Features
Stake Casino Australia provides tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly) to control spending.
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a session or timeframe to protect your finances.
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders during gameplay to help you stay aware of time and money spent.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from Stake Casino Australia if you need a break from gambling.
- Account Closure: Close your account entirely if you wish to stop gambling altogether.
Please contact our support team to access these tools or for more information on how they work.
Support Organisations and Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support
Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours)
Website: www.lifeline.org.au - Beyond Blue – Mental health and wellbeing support
Phone: 1300 224 636 (24 hours)
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support, advice, and counselling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Education, research, and support
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline and resources
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24 hours)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please reach out immediately. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Professional support is available and confidential. The organisations listed above are here to assist you at no cost.
Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it's no longer enjoyable or is causing stress, harm, or financial difficulty, it's time to seek support.