Our philosophy
StawkiBet supports the principles of responsible gaming. We want the platform to stay an engaging and safe form of entertainment for everyone. For most people betting is just leisure, but for some players it can turn into a problem.
To keep things under control, the site offers a set of responsible-gambling tools. With them you can cap your spending, track your time in play and, if needed, close your own access to the service.
Protection of minors
Age verification
StawkiBet strictly forbids using the service to anyone under 18. We enforce the age limit and run mandatory verification of every player.
You must provide accurate age details at registration. Until age is confirmed with documents, the operator may suspend the account.
Advice for parents
As an extra measure, we advise parents and guardians to install filtering software that blocks children's access to gambling sites:
- BetBlocker (betblocker.org) — a free access-blocking service
- Net Nanny (netnanny.com) — comprehensive parental control
- Gamblock (gamblock.com) — blocking specifically for gaming sites
- Gamban (gamban.com) — self-blocking with a free trial period
Such software builds a safe digital environment and shuts off access to unwanted content for children and teenagers.
Gambling addiction
Recognising the problem
Betting is generally seen as an acceptable pastime, but as legal gambling spreads, so does concern for people prone to addiction.
StawkiBet does not continue working with players who have an addiction or are developing related disorders. Our policy provides for spotting risky behaviour through internal monitoring.
Risk-detection system
Players showing warning signs are flagged by the system for further monitoring:
- Regular and large losses
- A possible threat to financial well-being
- Signs of stress or a mental disorder
- Aggression or rudeness in messages to support
- Exceeding the limits the player set themselves
We reach out to such players ourselves to assess the situation and offer self-limitation or self-exclusion.
Self-control
Assessing your own behaviour
We understand that compulsive play is a real problem that needs attention. On the platform you can take a self-control test and assess how involved you are in betting.
Additional tests and information about help programmes can be found on dedicated resources — for example, Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org), which holds online and in-person meetings worldwide.
20 questions for self-checking
If you answered "yes" to 7 or more questions of the Gamblers Anonymous test, a betting problem is quite likely. In that case it is worth seeking professional help.
Tips for keeping control
A few simple rules that help you not lose control over the game:
- Don't borrow — never play with borrowed money
- Set a budget — decide in advance the maximum you can lose and stick to it
- Use limits — turn on the self-limitation tools on StawkiBet
- Remember it's entertainment — it's a game, not a source of income
- Take breaks — regularly switch from the game to other activities
- Watch your emotions — don't play amid stress, anxiety or low mood
- Limit your time — decide in advance how many minutes you'll play
- Keep records — log your spending and winnings to see the real picture
Self-limitation tools
Available control options
StawkiBet gives players a set of tools to manage their activity:
- Deposit limits — a cap on top-ups per day, week or month
- Loss limits — a cap on total losses over a period
- Bet limits — the maximum size of a single bet
- Time limits — control over the length of gaming sessions
- Game breaks — forced pauses at set intervals
- Time reminders — alerts about how long you've been on the site
All limits are set in your account and take effect immediately or after the current session. A limit can only be raised after a waiting period — usually 24–72 hours.
Self-exclusion
When to consider self-exclusion
If the game no longer brings joy and has become an uncontrollable daily habit, we strongly recommend enabling voluntary self-exclusion on StawkiBet.
Signs that it's time to consider self-exclusion:
- Playing to chase previous losses
- Hiding from loved ones how much you actually play
- Being unable to stop even after big losses
- Harm to work, studies or family duties
- Borrowing to keep playing
- Constant thoughts about betting
How to activate self-exclusion
Write to support by email or in chat to:
- Temporarily suspend the account for 24 hours to 6 months
- Close the account permanently, with no way to restore it
- Unsubscribe from marketing mailouts
- Block the creation of new accounts
During self-exclusion you cannot open a new account, place bets or deposit money. Requests for early cancellation are reviewed individually, considering the circumstances.
Returning after self-exclusion
Once the term ends, access does not reopen on its own. The player must contact StawkiBet support and pass a mandatory readiness assessment.
The operator may reject a re-activation request if there are doubts about the player's safety or well-being.
Operator actions
Proactive protection measures
For players' safety, StawkiBet reserves the right to take preventive measures:
- Suspend from play users with signs of unstable behaviour
- Restrict access when symptoms of a mental disorder appear
- Suspend accounts in cases of excessive involvement in play
- Close accounts on the recommendation of support
- Reject re-activation in the player's own interest
Decisions are based on careful assessment and the recommendations of dedicated staff. For the player's well-being, we are ready to help and answer any questions.
Where to get help
Support organisations
If you or someone close to you faces gambling addiction, turn to dedicated organisations:
- Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org) — an international community with free meetings
- Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org) — online counselling and support
- BeGambleAware (begambleaware.org) — materials and resources on responsible gaming
- GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) — professional help and a support line
Professional help
It is also worth turning to a mental-health specialist or a therapist who works with addictions. Professional support noticeably improves the chances of overcoming the problem.
Important to remember
You can't delay with problem gambling — help is needed right away, without waiting for things to get worse. Asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
StawkiBet is ready to support you, provide information and answer any questions about responsible gaming. Your well-being is our priority.
