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Gambling is entertainment, not a source of income. Stake wants every player to enjoy betting without harming their finances, relationships, or mental health. This page explains how to stay in control and what options are available if gambling becomes a problem.
Players on the platform have access to responsible gaming tools, educational resources, and support channels to help them make informed decisions about their activities.
Most people gamble without any problems, but some lose control over time. The best prevention is to develop healthy habits early on:
There are plenty of myths around gambling. Knowing how the odds actually work helps set realistic expectations. Stake offers both casino and sportsbook products, each with different probabilities and risk profiles:
Gambling addiction develops gradually and is not always obvious to the person experiencing it. Recognizing the early signs makes it easier to take action before the situation becomes serious. Common signs include:
If several of these signs apply to you, it may be time to take a step back and rethink your approach.
Stake offers several built-in tools to help players manage their activity. All of them can be activated at any time in your account settings.
This feature sets a limit on the amount you can lose over a certain period (one day, one week, or one month). It works on a net basis, which means that any winnings during that period are not taken into account when calculating the limit. If you are in profit, you can continue betting until your losses reach the set threshold. Unresolved bets are also taken into account when calculating the limit.
Betting limits restrict the total amount you can bet during a certain period (daily, weekly, or monthly). Unlike the loss limit, this limit is not net. Profits do not reduce the limit.
To change any limit, you must first delete the existing one and wait 24 hours before setting a new value.
For a temporary pause, Stake offers the Take a Break feature. Available timeframes for account suspension are as follows.
For longer breaks, self-exclusion is available with the following options.
Permanent self-exclusion blocks access to your account until you submit an active request for reinstatement. The minimum period is 6 months from the date of application. After that, the account can be reinstated following official review.
You can close your account at any time for any reason, whether you have lost interest in gambling or for personal reasons unrelated to gambling. Send your request via chat or email to [email protected]. Once closed, you will lose access to your account and will no longer receive bonuses or promotional offers.
To reopen your account, send an official written request via chat or email. It will take at least 24 hours to restore access. Stake may conduct an internal review before restoring access.
Stake strictly prohibits gambling by persons under the age of 18. Participation by minors is illegal, and no payouts will be made to underage players. Tips for parents and guardians include the following:
Several applications can help block access to gambling sites as an added layer of protection.
Stake is not responsible for third-party software.
If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling, professional help is available:
Seeking help early on makes it much easier to regain control.
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