Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Bear in a Window, we believe that gambling should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Stake Casino Australia and all online gaming platforms carry inherent risks. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your Australian state or territory) to access Stake Casino Australia and place bets. It is illegal for persons under the legal gambling age to gamble online. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
Parents and guardians: Use parental controls and monitor your children's online activity to prevent underage gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Being unable to reduce or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to friends and family about the extent of your gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family, or other important responsibilities due to gambling
- Experiencing mood changes or irritability when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed and turning to gambling as an escape
- Experiencing relationship problems or social isolation due to gambling
- Gambling interfering with your physical or mental health
If you recognise any of these signs, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Stake Casino Australia and responsible gaming platforms offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders during gameplay to check how long you have been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling without closing your account
We encourage all players to use these tools proactively to maintain control over their gaming.
Support Organisations & Help Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these organisations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online — Free, confidential counselling and support
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, 24/7) - Lifeline Australia — Crisis support and counselling
Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week) - Beyond Blue — Mental health support (gambling-related issues)
Phone: 1300 224 636
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling and support
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — Federal Centre for Health Education
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Problem gambling can affect anyone. There is no shame in seeking help. If you or someone close to you is struggling with gambling, please contact one of the support organisations listed above. They offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental assistance.
Remember: Help is available. You don't have to face this alone.
This responsible gaming information is provided for educational purposes. Bear in a Window is committed to promoting responsible gaming. For more information about responsible gaming at Stake Casino Australia, please refer to the casino's official responsible gaming policy and terms of service.