Responsible Gaming
Stake is an international sports betting and casino platform. We operate under a Curaçao license and support the principles of responsible gambling. We remind you that gambling cannot be an alternative or main source of income. Even if you win often, this source of income can end at any time, as betting results are highly dependent on luck. You can never be sure that a bet will turn out to be a winning one. Even if it seems as safe as possible.
Any gambling and any betting on sports is a risk. If you are not prepared to lose money, you should refuse to gamble. Losing should not negatively affect your budget or your quality of life. Play with money that you are not afraid to lose.
Do not use strategies that promise you a hundred percent result. There is no single betting system that guarantees wins. Any bet and any strategy is a risk.
Control your gambling addiction. Otherwise, it can become addictive. To prevent this from happening, follow the rules of responsible gambling that we have described below.
Basic Rules
Gambling addiction is a mental illness. It is also called ludomania. This disorder is recognized by the world medical community. Ludomania manifests itself in an uncontrollable fascination with gambling. A person suffering from addiction loses control over his actions. He begins to devote all his time to gambling, spending all his money on it. This leads to large debts, problems in the family, quarrels with friends and colleagues, job loss and other unpleasant consequences.
All players who bet on sports or casino are susceptible to addiction. The degree of risk is different, but it is there. And the main problem of ludomania is that in the early stages of development it goes unnoticed. It is difficult for a person to detect it, as it seems to him that he can stop playing at any time. When addiction passes into more severe stages, it is almost impossible to cope with it on your own. In this case, the patient needs professional help, including from doctors and psychologists.
Ask yourself a simple question and try to answer it as honestly as possible. Are you ready to give up gambling right now and not to return to it for a long period of time. For example, 1 or 2 months. If you are ready, and it will not cause you anger and negative emotions, then you do not suffer from addiction. If the answer is the opposite, then you have a problem. It may be worth getting help.
It is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of gambling addiction. But you can minimize it. To do this, follow the principles of responsible gambling:
- Risk only the money you can afford to lose. If losing would severely damage your financial situation, do not bet;
- Do not borrow money to spend on gambling. You should only use your own money for betting, which you can freely dispose of;
- Before you start playing, determine the maximum amount of your losses and winnings. When these results are reached, stop betting;
- Also determine how much time you are willing to allocate to a gaming session. When that time is up, stop playing regardless of the results;
- Never bet if you have had alcoholic beverages, are in an unstable emotional state, stressed or depressed;
- Do not increase your bet size or make repeated deposits to quickly recoup previous losses. This can lead to even more serious losses;
- Take regular distractions from the game and take breaks. It is recommended to rest from betting for at least 15 minutes at 1 hour intervals.
Stake Support can tell you where to go for professional help if you need it. Email us or chat with us on the website or Stack app and we’ll give you all the contacts you need.
Also, at your request, we may temporarily or permanently restrict access to your account or change your deposit and withdrawal limits.
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