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RPICKS is a Stake affiliate. We make money when you sign up and wager — but only if you do it safely. Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems.
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Free, confidential, 24/7. National Problem Gambling Helpline (US).
Warning Signs
Recognise the patterns
If any of these feel familiar, it's worth talking to someone. Gambling problems are treatable and there's no shame in asking for help.
- You bet more than you planned, more often
- You chase losses with bigger bets
- You hide gambling from people close to you
- You borrow money or skip bills to gamble
- Gambling stops being fun and feels compulsive
- You lie about how much time or money you spend
Safer play tools
Set your limits
Stake and most regulated platforms offer these controls in account settings. Use them.
Deposit limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on what you can deposit.
Loss limits
Cap the maximum loss before the platform locks you out.
Time-outs
Block your account for 24 hours up to 6 weeks.
Self-exclusion
Permanently or semi-permanently block yourself from playing.
Reality checks
Get pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing.
Cooling-off periods
Mandatory waiting time before deposits process.
Get support
Free, confidential help
Our golden rules
- 01Only play with money you can afford to lose. Set a budget before you start, and stop when you hit it.
- 02Gambling is entertainment — like buying movie tickets. It is not income and not a job.
- 03Never chase losses. Losing streaks don't 'owe' you a win.
- 04Take regular breaks. Walk away from the screen.
- 05Don't gamble drunk, high, or emotional.
- 06If it stops being fun, stop playing. No exceptions.
RPICKS is for adults only (18+ or 21+ depending on your jurisdiction). We do not allow underage gambling. Stake operates under license — check that gambling is legal in your country before signing up.