Last updated: 23 October 2026
This disclaimer applies to everything on HotStakes (hotstakes.io), including directory listings, news, guides, reviews, tools, the forum and our social media channels. By using the site you accept it.
1. Who we are
HotStakes is an independent information and directory website about the iGaming industry. We are not a casino, sportsbook, game studio, payment provider or gambling operator. We do not accept bets, hold player funds or provide any gambling service. We are not owned by, or acting on behalf of, any operator listed on the site.
2. Adults only (18+)
HotStakes is intended only for adults aged 18 or over, or the legal gambling age where you live if that is higher. If you are under that age, please leave the site.
3. Affiliate disclosure and advertising
Some links on HotStakes are affiliate links. If you sign up or deposit with an operator through one of these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We may also show advertising. This income keeps the site running.
Commercial relationships never decide whether a brand is listed, how it is rated, or whether we warn about it. A paid or affiliate relationship is not an endorsement, and listing a brand does not mean we guarantee it.
4. Legality depends on where you are
Online gambling laws differ by country and region, and they change. Some brands and games mentioned on HotStakes are not licensed or not legal in every jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to check and follow the law where you live before you sign up, deposit or play. Nothing on HotStakes is an offer or invitation to gamble where gambling is prohibited.
5. Regulated and unregulated markets
We report on both regulated and unregulated markets so readers understand the whole industry. Covering an unlicensed or offshore operator is not a recommendation to use it. Where a licence is shown, verify it directly with the regulator named.
6. Not legal, financial or professional advice
All content is general information for education and entertainment. It is not legal, financial, tax, investment or professional advice. Gambling is not a way to make money or solve financial problems. Get advice from a qualified professional before making decisions that depend on it.
7. Tools, calculators and live data
Our tools — including RTP and wagering calculators, the USDT checker, 4D and lottery results, live scores and the scam quiz — are provided as is for convenience. Results are estimates and may be delayed, incomplete or wrong. Always confirm results, odds, payouts and transaction details with the official source before acting on them. RTP figures are theoretical long-term averages and do not predict any session.
8. Scam warnings and grey-market reporting
Our scam alerts, warnings and investigations are based on publicly available information, player reports and our own research at the time of writing. They are opinions and reporting in the public interest, made in good faith. A brand not appearing in our warnings does not mean it is safe. If you believe something we published about you is inaccurate, contact us and we will review it promptly.
9. Accuracy, bonuses and corrections
We work to keep information accurate, but bonuses, terms, licences, game lists and operator details change often and without notice. Always read the operator’s own current terms and conditions before you sign up or claim any offer. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.
10. AI-assisted content
Some content on HotStakes is drafted or updated with the help of AI tools and automated data checks, then reviewed against sources. Even so, mistakes can happen. Treat everything here as a starting point and verify important details yourself.
11. Third-party websites and community content
Links to other websites are provided for convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, security, payouts or practices. Forum posts, comments and user reviews are the views of their authors, not of HotStakes.
12. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, HotStakes and its team are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site, its tools or any third-party website, including gambling losses, lost deposits or decisions made based on our content.
13. Play responsibly
Gambling can be addictive. Set a budget and a time limit, never chase losses, and never gamble with money you need for essentials. If gambling stops being fun, take a break and use the self-exclusion and deposit-limit tools your operator provides.
- Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org
- GamCare (UK) — gamcare.org.uk
- BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org
- Gambling Therapy (international, multilingual) — gamblingtherapy.org
14. Changes to this disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer at any time. The date at the top shows the latest version. Continued use of HotStakes after a change means you accept the updated version.