Head-to-head
Betway vs Stake
Betway and Stake operate in the same verticals (casino, sportsbook, poker), so most of what follows is a like-for-like comparison.
Everything below is taken from each operator's published record — licence registers, banking pages, bonus terms and responsible-gambling pages. We do not open accounts or play, so nothing here is a claim about hands-on experience.
Licensing — and the numbers to check it with
A licence number is the one claim on this page you do not have to take our word for: look it up in the regulator's own public register.
Betway
Malta Gaming Authority Strict regime
- Licence number:
- MGA/B2C/130/2006
- Jurisdiction:
- Malta
UK Gambling Commission Strict regime
- Licence number:
- 39372
- Jurisdiction:
- United Kingdom
Stake
Curacao eGaming
- Licence number:
- 8048/JAZ2-2
- Jurisdiction:
- Curaçao
Betway answers to at least one of the stricter regulators — the regimes that require segregated player funds and binding dispute resolution — while Stake's licensing is lighter-touch.
Player-protection tools, side by side
Checkable in a minute: open each operator’s responsible-gambling page and count them yourself. A tool is recorded as absent unless we find it. 7 tools are tracked.
| Tool | Betway | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| Link to a gambling-help organisation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reality-check reminders | ✓ | ✕ |
| Deposit & loss limits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction history access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-assessment test | ✓ | ✕ |
| Self-exclusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time-out / cool-off | ✓ | ✓ |
Betway exposes 7 of the 7 tools against 5 at Stake. Stake is missing: reality-check reminders, self-assessment test.
Responsible Gambling →Welcome bonus terms
The headline amount is marketing. These are the terms that decide what it is actually worth.
| Term | Betway | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| Headline offer | 100% up to £30 | Up to 10% rakeback |
| Wagering | x50 | none |
| Max bet while active | £5 | no_limit |
| Max cashout | No limit | No limit |
| Time to clear | 7 days | 7 days |
| Min. deposit | £10 | $10 |
- Stake asks the lower playthrough — none against x50 at Betway — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
Banking, currencies and languages
What the two share, and what each has that the other does not.
Payment methods
Stake publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Betway.
Both (2)
Visa, Mastercard
Only Betway (6)
PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Only Stake (7)
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ripple, Tron
Currencies
Stake publishes 8 currencies against 7 at Betway.
Both (2)
EUR, BRL
Only Betway (5)
GBP, ZAR, NGN, GHS, CAD
Only Stake (6)
BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, DOGE, USD
Languages
Stake publishes 7 languages against 5 at Betway.
Both (4)
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Only Betway (1)
German
Only Stake (3)
Turkish, Russian, Japanese
Published payout window
The fastest withdrawal window each operator publishes on its own banking page. It is a stated window, not a payout we have timed: we do not open accounts, so we make no claim about withdrawal speed in practice.
Betway:24 hours (PayPal)
Stake:Under an hour (Bitcoin)
Where each one accepts players
These are the operators' own published country lists, and neither list is exhaustive — a country missing from both is simply not stated either way.
| Market | Betway | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Blocked | Accepted |
Betway
Accepted countries: United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, France, Australia, Türkiye, Belgium, Portugal, Singapore
Stake
Accepted countries: Canada, Brazil, India, Türkiye, Argentina, Chile, Mexico
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Australia
Betway blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, France, Australia, Türkiye, Belgium, Portugal, Singapore. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
Stake blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Australia. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
What stands out on each
Betway
Pros
- Licensed by both the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority
- Accepts PayPal, Skrill, Neteller and Trustly
- Welcome bonus has no maximum cashout
- Covers casino, sportsbook and poker
- Supports seven currencies including GBP, EUR, ZAR and NGN
- Established operator trading since 2006
Cons
- Welcome bonus is a modest GBP 30 with a high x50 wagering requirement
- No cryptocurrency payment options
- Not available in the US, France, Australia or Portugal
Stake
Pros
- Casino, sportsbook and poker available together
- Wager-free welcome model: up to 10% rakeback with no playthrough
- Extensive crypto support including BTC, ETH, USDT and more
- Seven-language interface including Turkish, Russian and Japanese
- No maximum cashout on the welcome rakeback
Cons
- Single Curaçao licence rather than a tier-one regulator
- Conflicting accepted/blocked listings for Japan and Australia in the data
- Heavily crypto-oriented, with limited fiat banking options
- Blocks several markets including the US, UK, France and Germany
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better welcome bonus terms, Betway or Stake?
Stake asks the lower playthrough — none against x50 at Betway — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
Are Betway and Stake licensed?
Betway holds: Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/B2C/130/2006), UK Gambling Commission (39372). Stake holds: Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ2-2). Every number above can be checked in the issuing regulator's public register.
Which offers more responsible-gambling tools, Betway or Stake?
Betway exposes 7 of the 7 tools against 5 at Stake. Stake is missing: reality-check reminders, self-assessment test. Count them yourself on each operator's responsible-gambling page.
Which supports more payment methods, Betway or Stake?
Stake publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Betway. Both accept: Visa, Mastercard.
Can players in our priority markets use Betway or Stake?
Türkiye: Betway — blocked; Stake — accepted.
Which has been operating longer, Betway or Stake?
Betway has traded since 2006, Stake since 2017.
Every fact comes from the operator’s own published terms and licence records. We do not add them up into a score: How we compare. All comparisons