Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Mystake, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, similar to going to the cinema or watching a sporting event. It should never be considered as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose. If you find yourself struggling to control your gambling, support is available.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use Mystake and place bets. Gambling is not permitted for anyone under the legal age limit in the UK.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to gamble. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss the risks of gambling with young people.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Are you experiencing any of the following? If so, you may have a gambling problem:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money you have lost by gambling more
- Hiding Your Gambling: Keeping your gambling activities secret from family and friends
- Loss of Control: Gambling for longer or with more money than intended
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Financial Strain: Borrowing money to gamble or experiencing money problems as a result of gambling
- Failed Attempts to Stop: Repeatedly trying to cut down or quit gambling without success
- Mood Changes: Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Escalating Stakes: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Relationship Problems: Conflict with loved ones over your gambling habits
- Using Gambling to Escape: Gambling to relieve stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions
If you recognize yourself in any of these warning signs, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Mystake provides several tools to help you manage your gambling responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of money you are willing to lose in a given period
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets you can place
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you have been gambling and how much you have spent
- Time-Out (Cool Off Period): Take a break from gambling for a predetermined period without closing your account
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and be excluded from all gambling activities
We strongly encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling activities. You can access these settings in your account at any time.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you are struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of the following organizations:
United Kingdom
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GamCare: Free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (Free, 24/7) -
GamStop: The National Self-Exclusion Scheme - register for multi-operator self-exclusion across UK gambling operators
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk -
National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS-funded specialist treatment service
Phone: 0203 314 8790 -
Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support group meetings across the UK
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Resources
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Australia: Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (Free, 24/7) -
Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org -
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (Free, confidential, 24/7) -
Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Helpline: 0800 1 372 374
Need Help? Take Action Today
If you believe you may have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you is affected by problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out – professional support is confidential and free.
Whether it's through a helpline, online chat, support group, or counselling service, help is available 24/7. Your wellbeing is important to us.
Remember: Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible.