Responsible Gaming at Stake Pakistan

Tips for effective management of gambling activities

Responsible gambling is not only a way to enjoy gambling but also the key to keeping it fun and safe. Here are some important tips to help you maintain balance and manage your gambling activities effectively:

• Prioritise other recreational activities.

Effective management of gambling activity starts with remembering the importance of a variety of leisure activities. Gambling shouldn’t take up all of your time and attention. Make time for other hobbies that bring you joy so that platform gaming remains just a part of your leisure time and not your primary activity.

• Make a game plan.

Before you start a gaming session, determine how much money you are willing to spend on the game and how much time you want to devote to the process. A clear plan helps you not to get carried away and go over your budget.

• Don’t spend more than you can afford to lose.

Always only gamble with the amount of funds that you can afford to lose. Gambling should be an enjoyable pastime and not a source of financial problems. 

• Understanding the odds and risks.

Gambling always involves risk. Knowing the odds of winning and understanding the probabilities will help you make more informed decisions when placing bets. Play with risk awareness and be prepared that there is no 100 percent guarantee of winning.

• Stop when it’s not enjoyable.

If you notice that gambling is no longer enjoyable but is becoming a cause of stress or frustration, it’s important to stop in time. Understanding when gambling has stopped being fun and become a problem is an important part of being responsible.

• Set limits on losses and bets.

To control your gambling, set limits on both the maximum amount you can bet and the losses you can make. These limits will help you avoid unpredictable situations and maintain a healthy approach to the game.

Understanding Gambling: Home Advantage, Randomness, Chance

Gambling is an exciting pastime, but it’s important to understand the key aspects that affect your experience:

Tools for Responsible Gambling in Stake

Gambling should be fun, not a source of problems. To keep gambling fun, Stake offers its customers tools for responsible gambling.

Gambling limits

Betting Limit

You can set a limit on the amount of bets for a selected period (day, week or month). Profit does not affect the betting limit. To change limits, you must first delete the current limits, which will start a 24-hour cooling off period before setting a new limit.

Self-exclusion

If you feel that playing on the platform is becoming addictive, you can suspend access to your account via the self-exclusion tool. The following terms are available:

• 6 months;
• 1 year;
• Indefinitely (with the option to cancel after 6 months).

For indefinite exclusion, your account will be locked until you request cancellation and the lockout period is a minimum of 6 months.

Temporary self-exclusion

Stake provides the ability to temporarily suspend access to your account if you wish to take a break from gambling, review your goals, or simply take a holiday.

The following temporary exclusion periods are available:

• 1 day;
• 1 week;
• 1 month;
• 3 months.

Stake also reserves the right to self-exclude a customer’s account if it deems it unsafe for the customer to continue playing.

Temporary exclusion or self-exclusion process:

• Once an application is submitted, a 24-hour cooling off period will begin.
• After this time, the applicable time frame will be presented.
• If self-exclusion is not selected, the account will be automatically re-opened.
• Once an exclusion is activated, it is not possible to continue playing until the end of the selected period.
• In case of an indefinite exclusion, the account will be considered for reactivation after 6 months.

Closing an Account

Stake offers you the possibility to close your account for personal reasons if you no longer wish to use the company’s services. To close an account, submit a request to support via Live chat or email [email protected]. Please note that once you close your account, you will have limited access to your account and will no longer be able to receive new bonuses or promotional materials. 

Activating a Closed Account

To reactivate an account, you must submit a formal written request via Live chat or email to [email protected]. A minimum of 24 hours must pass from the date of closure before the account will be considered for re-opening. In some cases, Stake may conduct an internal review before making a decision to re-open an account. The operator has the right to close a customer’s account at any time at their discretion.

Support Agencies for Ludomaniacs

If you or someone close to you is facing the onset of a gambling addiction, seek help or advice from specialist organisations:

• Gamblers Anonymous: https://gamblersanonymous.org/ 
• Gambling Therapy: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/ 
• The National Council on Problem Gambling: https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/chat/ 
• Gamtalk: https://www.gamtalk.org/treatment-support/ 

Gambling site blockers

There are several gambling site blocker applications that help to restrict access and ensure safety, and in some cases prevent the risk of underage gambling:

• Betblocker: https://www.betblocker.org/ 
• Netnanny: Protect against parental control sites and apps. https://www.netnanny.com/ 
• Gamblock: A mobile app to block gambling sites. http://www.gamblock.com/ 

Gambling for Minors

Underage gambling is illegal and includes persons who are under the age of 18 at the time of account registration. Stake does not endorse underage gambling.

Tips for parents:

• Do not leave your computer unattended with a Stake page open.
• Passwords protect the device you are using.
• Do not allow minors to participate in gambling.
• Keep your credentials and payment details out of the reach of minors.
• Do not save passwords on your computer.
• Limit children’s time online and use software to block inappropriate material.