Player Protection Tools
Stake offers several useful tools to help you manage your gambling activity and protect your wellbeing.
Available Tools
- Deposit limits: set a maximum amount you can add to your account daily, weekly, or monthly;
- Betting limits: control the amount you wager per bet or per session;
- Loss limits: cap the amount you can lose within a set period;
- Session time limits: set reminders or stop points for how long you play;
- Self-exclusion: pause or close your account for a chosen period.
These tools give you more control over your betting habits and help you play within your means.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect your finances and mental health. Early recognition helps protect you. Common warning signs include:
- more money or time spent on gambling than planned;
- bigger bets placed to chase and recover losses;
- rent, food, or bill money used for gambling;
- betting activity hidden from family or friends;
- anxiety, irritation, or guilt felt after gambling sessions.
Early awareness of these patterns can help you take action before the situation worsens.
How to Stay in Control
Simple habits can help you keep gambling as a form of entertainment.
Practical Tips
- Set deposit and loss limits before you start playing;
- Take regular breaks during long sessions;
- Avoid gambling when stressed, upset, or under pressure;
- Treat gambling as entertainment rather than a way to earn income;
- Track your spending and time spent on the platform.
These steps support a balanced and safe approach to betting.
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion allows you to pause your account for a set period or close it entirely. Stake offers both temporary and permanent exclusion options, depending on your needs.
Options Available
- Temporary exclusion: restrict account access for a fixed period, such as one week, one month, or six months;
- Permanent exclusion: close your account indefinitely, with no option to reverse the decision without additional verification.
Self-exclusion gives you a structured way to step back from gambling when needed.
Help for Gambling Addicts in Nigeria
Support is available for players who need help with concerns related to gambling or account restrictions. Stake customer support can guide you through setting limits, activating self-exclusion, or answering questions about responsible gambling policy.
How to Get Support
- Contact customer support through live chat or email for help specific to your account;
- Reach out to local support organisations for counselling and addiction treatment;
- Speak with a trusted family member or health professional if gambling affects your daily life.
Nigeria players can also seek guidance from local mental health services for additional support outside the platform.
Age Restriction
Stake is strictly for players aged 18 and above. Age verification checks confirm that every registered account belongs to an adult.
Compliance Measures
- Identity verification is required before withdrawals are processed;
- Accounts suspected of underage use are suspended pending review;
- Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental control software to prevent underage access.
Prevention of underage gambling remains a core part of Stake’s compliance policy.