Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Basement Birds, we believe that online gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or as an investment. Please only gamble with money you can afford to lose and always play within your means.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use Stake or any affiliated gaming services. If you are under the legal age, please do not proceed. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut down on gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Lying about the amount of time and money spent on gambling
- Failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling
- Experiencing financial hardship due to gambling losses
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Stake offers several tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose within a specified time period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders about how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account
- Session Timers: Set time limits for your gaming sessions
We encourage you to use these tools to play responsibly. For more information, please visit Stake's responsible gaming page.
Support Organizations
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these organizations:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free, confidential counselling and support
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support and treatment for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop – Self-exclusion scheme for UK online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Evidence-based resources and support
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Information and counselling
Website: www.bzga.de
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to seek professional help. There is no shame in reaching out – support is available and recovery is possible.
Contact one of the organizations above or speak to a trusted friend or family member about your concerns.
This responsible gaming information is provided for educational purposes. Basement Birds is an affiliate website and does not operate Stake directly. For full responsible gaming policies and tools, please visit Stake's official website.