Responsible Gambling
Gambling should always be an enjoyable entertainment activity. If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you care about, help is available. This page outlines responsible gambling principles and the support resources available in Australia.
Signs of Problem Gambling
You may have a gambling problem if you:
- Spend more money or time gambling than you intended
- Chase losses by gambling more to try to win back money
- Gamble to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Lie to friends or family about your gambling
- Neglect work, study, relationships, or health due to gambling
- Feel anxious, irritable, or distressed when you try to stop
- Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
Responsible Gambling Principles
- Set a budget — only gamble with money you can afford to lose, never essential funds
- Set time limits — decide how long you will play before you start
- Don't chase losses — accept losses as the cost of entertainment
- Take breaks — regular breaks help maintain perspective
- Don't gamble under the influence — alcohol and drugs impair decision-making
- Never gamble to solve financial problems — gambling is not a reliable income source
Stake Casino Responsible Gambling Tools
Stake Casino offers the following responsible gambling tools within the platform:
- Deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss limits
- Session time limits
- Reality checks (notifications after a set time period)
- Self-exclusion (temporary or permanent account closure)
- Cool-off periods
To access these tools, log into your Stake account and visit the Responsible Gambling section in your account settings, or contact Stake support at [email protected].
Australian Support Services
- Gambling Help Online: gamblinghelponline.org.au — Free 24/7 phone, online chat, and counselling. Call 1800 858 858.
- Lifeline: lifeline.org.au — Crisis support. Call 13 11 14.
- Beyond Blue: beyondblue.org.au — Mental health and gambling anxiety support.
- Gamblers Anonymous Australia: gamblersanonymous.org.au — Peer support groups.
Self-Exclusion Schemes
The National Self-Exclusion Register allows Australian residents to exclude themselves from all online gambling services licenced in Australia. Visit gamstop.com.au for more information.
This site is for players aged 18 and over only. Please gamble responsibly.