Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At andrewanddarrens.com, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or use gambling as an escape from personal difficulties.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use Stake or any gambling services. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity. If you are under the legal age, please do not attempt to access gambling platforms.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling habits
- Feeling a loss of control over your gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Stake and most reputable gambling platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you can lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)
- Session Limits: Set time limits for individual gambling sessions
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
These tools are designed to help you gamble responsibly. Use them proactively to protect yourself and your finances.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these organisations provide free, confidential support:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free and confidential)
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Support for problem gambling in the UK
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop - National self-exclusion scheme for UK online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council - Resources and support for problem gambling
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling - Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential and free)
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - Federal Centre for Health Education
Telephone counselling: 0800 1 372 374 (free and confidential)
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but help is available. If you feel your gambling is out of control, or if you're concerned about someone else's gambling, please contact one of the organisations listed above. These services are free, confidential, and staffed by trained professionals who understand what you're going through.
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don't have to face this alone.