Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Stake Canada, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling carries risk, and it's important to play responsibly and within your means.
Set a budget you can afford to lose, enjoy the experience, and always know when to stop.
Age Verification
Online gaming in Canada is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older (or the applicable legal age in your province). We are committed to preventing underage gambling and verify all players meet these requirements before accessing our platform.
If you are under the legal gaming age, please do not attempt to register or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in your own behaviour, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or other essential expenses
- Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back or stop gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to finance gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Gambling as a way to escape problems or cope with negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Stake Canada provides several tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit over a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Establish a cap on the amount you're willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders at regular intervals about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout times to control gaming duration
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account if you need a break
These tools are available in your account settings. We encourage you to use them proactively.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
A leading authority on gambling research and responsible gaming programs across Canada - Gamblers Anonymous
A peer-support fellowship for individuals seeking recovery from problem gambling
International Resources
- United Kingdom - GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free, confidential support for problem gambling - United Kingdom - GamStop
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling - United States - National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Australia - Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support services
All support organizations listed are independent services and are not affiliated with Stake Canada.
If You Need Help
If you believe you or someone close to you has a problem with gambling, please reach out for support immediately. There is no shame in seeking help—many people recover and go on to enjoy fulfilling lives.
Contact one of the organizations above, speak to a trusted friend or family member, or reach out to your healthcare provider. Help is available, and recovery is possible.