Stake
✓ ReviewedWhat to know
- Licensing & regulation — Curaçao-licensed and crypto-first; not regulated in stricter EU/UK regimes.
- Bonus & terms fairness — Rakeback model is effectively wager-free — player-friendly.
- Track record & scale — Large, high-profile operator since 2017 with major sponsorships.
Welcome bonus
Up to 10% rakeback
Our Stake review
Stake, founded in 2017, is a crypto-led operator licensed by Curaçao eGaming (number 8048/JAZ2-2). As with other Curaçao-only brands, that places it at the lighter end of the regulatory scale, so players rely on the operator's own standards more than a tier-one watchdog. The trade-off is a distinctive, crypto-native experience that has built a strong following.
The product line-up is broad, spanning casino, sportsbook and poker, so there is plenty to explore under one roof. The welcome incentive breaks from the usual deposit-match formula: instead of a matched bonus, Stake offers up to 10% rakeback with no wagering requirement and no maximum cashout. For players who dislike playthrough conditions, a wager-free rakeback model can be more transparent, though its real value depends entirely on how much you stake.
Banking and currencies
- Heavily crypto-focused: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ripple and Tron, with Visa and Mastercard also listed
- Balances in BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, DOGE, USD, EUR or BRL
- Available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese
Stake accepts players from a range of markets including Canada, Brazil, Australia, India, Turkey, Argentina and Mexico. Note an apparent inconsistency in the data: both Japan and Australia appear in the accepted and blocked lists, and the US is blocked, so anyone in those countries should verify eligibility directly before signing up.
Stake suits crypto-comfortable players who want a wager-free rakeback structure and multi-language support. Those who prefer a heavily regulated, fiat-first bookmaker may want an alternative. As ever, only stake what you can afford to lose, set personal limits up front, and use the site's responsible-gambling tools if play stops being enjoyable.
✓ 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
Payment methods
Currencies
Licenses
- ● Curacao eGaming · 8048/JAZ2-2 (CW)
Languages
Accepted countries
Bonus terms
This bonus is wager-free — any winnings are yours to withdraw with no playthrough.
- Min. deposit
- $10
- Wagering
- none
- Wagering applies to
- no wagering
- Max bet while active
- No limit
- Max cashout
- No limit
- Time to clear
- 7 days
Game weighting
Payments & withdrawal speed
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal | Limits | Payout speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Ethereum | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Tether | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Litecoin | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Dogecoin | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Ripple | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Tron | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Visa | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
| Mastercard | ✓ | ✓ | $10 – No limit | Instant |
Bonuses offered
- ✕ No-deposit bonusNot offered
- ✕ Free spinsNot offered
- ✓ CashbackOffered
- ✓ Bonus codesOffered
- ✓ Wager-free bonusOffered
Responsible gambling tools
5/7 tools- ✓ Link to a gambling-help organisation
- ✕ Reality-check reminders
- ✓ Deposit & loss limits
- ✓ Transaction history access
- ✕ Self-assessment test
- ✓ Self-exclusion
- ✓ Time-out / cool-off
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All comparisons →Stake: common questions
Is Stake licensed?
Stake publishes licence 8048/JAZ2-2 (Curacao eGaming), which you can look up in the issuing regulator's public register. A licence names the regulator that supervises the operator. It does not decide whether gambling is legal where you live — your own national law does that.
What is the Stake welcome bonus, and what are its terms?
The published welcome offer is Up to 10% rakeback. It carries no wagering requirement. Promotions change and differ by country — only the terms shown to you at sign-up bind.
What is the minimum deposit at Stake?
The welcome offer requires a deposit of at least $10. That is the bonus's condition rather than the cashier's floor — individual payment methods set their own minimums, some of them higher.
How long do Stake withdrawals take?
Stake publishes one withdrawal window for every method: all but instant (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin and Ripple). Those are the operator's own published processing windows — identity checks and your bank or wallet add time on top.
Which payment methods does Stake accept?
Stake publishes 9 payment methods, among them Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin and Ripple. Which of them are open to you depends on your country and account currency, and not every method can be used to withdraw.
Which countries are restricted at Stake?
Stake lists the following countries as restricted: Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. The operator's list changes, and what finally controls is its current terms together with the law where you live — check both before registering.