18+ only
Gambling is for adults only: 18 or older, or the legal age where you live if it is higher. Gamble only where it is legal for you.
Stay in control
- Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to make money. Over time the house has an edge.
- Set a budget before you start and only play with money you can afford to lose.
- Set a time limit and take breaks.
- Never chase losses, and never borrow money to gamble.
- Do not gamble when you are upset, stressed or have been drinking.
Limits and self-exclusion
Casinos, including Stake and Duel, offer responsible gambling tools in account settings or through support: deposit or loss limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion. If you feel you are losing control, use them, or ask support to close your account.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Hiding gambling from people close to you.
- Feeling you need to win back what you lost.
- Gambling affecting your work, studies, sleep or relationships.
Free and confidential help
- Gambling Therapy: free online support in many languages, worldwide.
- Gamblers Anonymous: peer support meetings worldwide.
- BeGambleAware and GamCare: advice and support (UK).
- National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER (US).
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