Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Casino Canada, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. It's important to remember that gambling should only be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Games of chance are designed with a house edge, meaning the odds always favor the casino over time.
Play responsibly, within your means, and never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in your province (whichever is higher) to use Stake Casino. In some Canadian provinces, the legal age may be 19.
We are committed to preventing underage gambling and will verify your age upon registration. If you are under the legal gambling age, you are not permitted to create an account or place wagers.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following behaviors in yourself or someone else, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to win back money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling Activity: Being secretive about how much you gamble or losing
- Increased Time or Money: Gradually spending more time or money on gambling
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Borrowing to Gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling activities
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Relationship Problems: Conflict with family or friends about gambling habits
- Financial Difficulties: Experiencing debt or financial hardship due to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Player Protection
Stake Casino provides several tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose in a given time period
- Betting Limits: Control the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Set reminders to review your playing time and spending
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently closing your account
- Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of play
To access these tools, log into your Stake Casino account or contact customer support for assistance.
Get Help – Support Organizations
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, confidential help and support are available:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org
Resources and support for problem gambling in Canada - Gamblers Anonymous
A peer-support fellowship offering meetings across Canada for those recovering from gambling addiction
Other Regions
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org - United Kingdom: GamCare
www.gamcare.org.uk - United Kingdom: GamStop (Self-Exclusion Register)
www.gamstop.co.uk - Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline in your area immediately.
If You Need Help
Seeking help for problem gambling is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is confidential and available 24/7 through the organizations listed above.
Please reach out today if gambling is affecting your life or the lives of those around you. You don't have to face this alone.
Remember: It's never too late to take back control.
This information is provided for educational purposes and to promote responsible gaming. Stake Casino is committed to player safety and compliance with all Canadian gaming regulations. If you have questions about responsible gaming tools available on our platform, please contact our support team.