Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Casino Canada, we believe that online gambling 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 gambling to recover losses or relying on gambling income, please seek help immediately.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in your Canadian province/territory to use Stake Casino Canada. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and comply with all provincial gaming regulations.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, problem gambling may be developing:
- Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity or lying about time and money spent gambling
- Neglecting family, work, school, or other important responsibilities
- Experiencing mood changes (irritability, anxiety, depression) related to gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel the same excitement
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Inability to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Stake Casino Canada provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a session or timeframe
- Betting Limits: Control the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications at regular intervals to remind you of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions
We encourage you to use these tools to gamble responsibly. You can access these settings in your account preferences at any time.
Get Help - Support Organizations in Canada
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of the following organizations:
Canadian Resources
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Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Provides resources, counseling referrals, and support for problem gambling in Canada
Provincial & Regional Support
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Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
International resource offering counseling and support -
National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
North American resource with helpline: 1-800-522-4700
International Support
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GamCare (UK)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free and confidential support service -
GamStop (UK)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
If You Need Help
If you believe you have a gambling problem or are concerned about your gambling habits, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in asking for help — counselors and support services are available and ready to assist you.
Contact the Responsible Gambling Council at www.responsiblegambling.org for confidential support and resources tailored to your province or territory.