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#1 in the index · Evidence snapshot 2026-08-13

Stake review

Stake's strongest measurable features are the unusually broad 500-route publisher directory, 31 proprietary games, a 118-entry live category, 21 named cryptocurrencies, 17 interface languages and a VIP ladder that runs from Bronze at 10,000 to Obsidian at 1 billion in casino-wager equivalents.

By Dmitry Nikolaev · Based on 12 cited official sources · No first-person play testing claimed

Quick answer

Stake is best for a broad casino and sportsbook product. The evidence for that comes from the operator's published product pages, not player reports. Read the restrictions section before you decide: jurisdiction rules decide whether you can open an account at all, and no review, including this one, can make a casino legal where you live.

Scope of this page: the record covers the products listed below as documented on 2026-08-13. We have not deposited, played or withdrawn with Stake. Everything here traces to the cited sources at the bottom of the page.

Current evidence date and source notes

This Stake scorecard contract was refreshed on 2026-08-12 from the July first-party Terms and wallet capture. The Terms map stake.com to Medium Rare N.V. and state licence OGL/2024/1451/0918, but an independent current CGA certificate was not reproduced in this pass.

Full source list: 12 official URLs, all captured 2026-08-13. Affiliate and social destinations are excluded from evidence.

What it may suit

Routine low-volume play

Players using small deposits and standard withdrawals usually get the smoothest flow.

Sportsbook plus casino mix

Mixed usage can be convenient, but bankroll tracking gets harder when promo rules differ by product.

Larger cashout cycle

A larger request can move from fast processing into additional review checks.

Strengths on the record

  • Large multi-product platform with casino, live games and sports
  • Crypto-first account and payment experience

Limits on the record

  • Availability and offers vary by country
  • Players must verify current bonus and withdrawal terms before depositing

Payouts and withdrawal reality

Stake does not publish one payout deadline for every route. Both fiat and crypto deposits require 1x turnover before withdrawal. KYC, source-of-funds review, payment routing, network conditions, and route-specific fees can extend the wait.

Withdrawal minimum

Not publicly specified

Unknown. Withdrawal minimums are route and asset specific when stated.
Withdrawal fee

Not publicly specified

Unknown. No same-basis fee or guaranteed processing time was publicly specified in the normalized source facts.
Withdrawal speed

Not publicly specified

Unknown. No same-basis fee or guaranteed processing time was publicly specified in the normalized source facts.
Deposit turnover

Not publicly specified

Unknown. Only an explicitly labelled ordinary deposit or AML turnover field is used.

KYC and verification triggers

Verification model on the record: Not publicly specified(unknown: nothing citable is published).

  • KYC can be requested at registration or at any later point.
  • Identity, age, address, location, payment ownership, or source-of-funds checks.
  • A withdrawal, promotion prize, account recovery, or risk-screening event.

Bonus conditions and traps

  • Stake does not publish one universal deposit-match welcome offer.
  • A referral or promo code must be entered within 24 hours of registration when that offer requires one.
  • Deposit-bonus rollover is calculated from theoretical edge and uses a 4% edge when a game-specific value is not available; excluded products and campaigns still apply.

Rewards model

Stake's VIP ladder is based on qualifying wagering, not deposits or account balance. The official VIP guide states that sportsbook wagering progresses three times faster than...

Restrictions and jurisdiction caveat

Availability and offers vary by country; Players must verify current bonus and withdrawal terms before depositing (source-limited)

This review describes what the operator publishes. It cannot tell you whether online gambling via an offshore licence is permitted where you live. Availability changes by country and by campaign; verify both against local law before depositing.

Limits and worst-case scenarios

  • Every fiat or crypto deposit requires 1x turnover before withdrawal.
  • Withdrawal may shift into manual review during KYC or source-of-funds checks.
  • Bonus-linked payout can be reduced when contribution rules are not met.
  • Account actions may be temporarily restricted while verification is in progress.

Support and friction points

Support on the record: 24-hour live chat and support@stake.com.

  • Claiming promos before checking eligible games.
  • Assuming low-friction onboarding means no later verification.
  • Skipping test withdrawals before scaling deposit size.

Who should skip Stake

  • Users who need strict guaranteed no-review payout conditions.
  • Users who want zero bonus rule complexity.
  • Users who prefer a single-product casino without sportsbook overlap.

Pre-deposit checklist

  1. Confirm your target product and promo rules before first deposit.
  2. Read KYC trigger language before planning larger withdrawals.
  3. Test one smaller payout route first.
  4. Track terms changes if you play across multiple products.
  5. Confirm online gambling is legal in your jurisdiction.

Documented facts

Straight from the operator's own pages at snapshot 2026-08-13. Counts are display counts, not audits.

Brand
Stake
Main domain
stake.com
Launch year
2017
Owner and operator
Medium Rare N.V.
Company registration
Curaçao registration number 145353
Registered office
Seru Loraweg 17 B, Curaçao
Gambling regulator
Curaçao Gaming Authority
Licence number
OGL/2024/1451/0918
Payment agents
Medium Rare Limited, Cyprus HE 410775, and MRS Tech Ltd, Cyprus HE 477481
Products
Casino, Stake Originals, live casino, game shows, burst games, poker, sportsbook, esports and racing
Publisher directory
500 displayed publisher or studio routes, including Stake Originals
Stake Originals
31 displayed titles
Live casino
118 displayed entries in the live-casino category
Game shows
49 displayed entries, overlapping with the live-casino category
Cryptocurrencies
21 named assets in Stake's supported-crypto guide
Interface languages
17
Direct sports and esports categories
56, plus horse racing, greyhounds and harness racing
VIP entry
Bronze at 10,000 in qualifying casino wagering
Support
24-hour live chat and support@stake.com

FAQ

It can serve both, but mixed-product users should verify promo and payout rules for each section separately.

Yes. Processing speed and withdrawal review are different stages with different risk controls.

Disclosure

Some links to Stake on this page are affiliate links: if you sign up through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. They are labelled, use rel=sponsored, and do not influence this review's content or rank. Full disclosure.