Stake review

Stake is a crypto-first online casino that also runs a sportsbook and a poker room on the same account. It launched in 2017, founded by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and is operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. This review covers what that licence means in practice, what the game library and the in-house Originals offer, how the welcome bonus and the cashier work, and where the site falls short. Figures are as of September 2026 and can change, so check Stake's own terms before you deposit.

Licence and operator

Stake is run by Medium Rare N.V., a company registered in Curaçao, and holds licence OGL/2024/1451/0918 from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. A Curaçao licence is a legitimate licence, but it is an offshore one: complaint routes, player-fund protections and advertising rules differ from those of national regulators such as the UK Gambling Commission or the Malta Gaming Authority. That is not automatically a problem, but it is worth knowing before you deposit, because it shapes what you can do if a dispute arises.

Availability is the other practical point. Stake is not offered in many countries, and access is decided by the operator and by local law, not by this site. Only register where gambling with this operator is legal for you.

Games and Stake Originals

As of September 2026 the lobby lists more than 6,000 games from over 260 providers. The familiar studios are all present — Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Evolution, Nolimit City, NetEnt, Play'n GO and Relax Gaming among them — so most players will find titles they already know. Filtering by provider and by game type makes a lobby of that size manageable.

What sets the library apart is the in-house range. There are 31 Stake Originals, including Dice, Mines, Plinko, Limbo, Crash, Keno and Dragon Tower. These are short, simple games built on a provably fair system: the outcome of each round can be checked afterwards against published seed values instead of being taken on trust. That does not change the house edge, but it does make results verifiable, which is a real difference from a standard third-party slot.

Live casino, sports and poker

The live casino is supplied by Evolution, Pragmatic Play Live and Animo, and covers the usual blackjack, roulette, baccarat and game-show formats. The sportsbook and the poker room share the same account and balance, so there is no separate wallet to manage when you move between them. Note that the welcome bonus below keeps poker locked until its wagering is complete.

Welcome bonus

As of September 2026, new customers can claim a 200% bonus on their first deposit, up to $2,000. The main terms:

• Minimum deposit $10; the largest deposit that qualifies is $1,000.
• Wagering is 40x the deposit plus the bonus, to be completed within 30 days.
• While wagering, the maximum bet is 1% of the deposit.
• There is no maximum cashout on winnings from the bonus.
• Level 2 identity verification (KYC) is required before the bonus is credited.
• The bonus is claimed through customer support after depositing, and is credited 24–48 hours after review.
• Some games and providers do not count towards wagering, and poker is unavailable until wagering is finished.
• New customers only, once per account. Promo code: nextcasinoscout.

The 40x requirement on deposit plus bonus is the number that matters most. On a $100 deposit with a $200 bonus, that is $12,000 of wagering within 30 days, with each bet capped at $1. Treat the bonus as extra playing time rather than money you can expect to withdraw, and read the full terms on Stake before you opt in.

Payments and withdrawals

Stake is built around cryptocurrency. It supports more than 20 coins, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether (USDT), Solana, XRP, Litecoin and Dogecoin. Some accounts also see local options for buying crypto or paying in fiat, but what is offered depends on your account and location, so check the cashier rather than assuming.

The listed withdrawal time is 0–2 days. Crypto withdrawals typically arrive almost immediately once a request has been approved; the approval step is what takes the time. Deposits must be wagered at least once (1x turnover) before they can be withdrawn. Stake may request identity documents at any time, not only before a first withdrawal, so it is sensible to have them ready. Player reviews are mixed on this point: some describe smooth payouts, others describe delays while verification checks were completed.

Mobile

There is no native app. The site runs in a mobile browser and can be added to the home screen as a progressive web app, which behaves much like an app for everyday use. The lobby, cashier and live casino all work on a phone.

VIP programme and promotions

The VIP ladder starts at Bronze once you have wagered $10,000, then moves through Silver, Gold, Platinum I–IV and Diamond. Benefits include rakeback, reload bonuses, and weekly and monthly bonuses, with a dedicated VIP host from Platinum IV upward.

The promotions calendar is busy. As of September 2026 it includes $100,000 Daily Races, a $75,000 Weekly Raffle, Casino Challenges and tournaments run with game providers. Rewards like these are funded by play volume: they are worth knowing about if you already play at that level, and they are not a reason to play more.

Customer support

Support is available 24/7 through live chat, and by email at support@stake.com. Live chat is also the route for claiming the welcome bonus, so expect to use it at least once.

Verdict

Stake suits players who already use cryptocurrency and want a large game library, verifiable in-house games, and a sportsbook and poker room on a single account. The promotions and the VIP structure are extensive. The trade-offs are real, though: an offshore licence, a demanding 40x wagering requirement on the welcome bonus, identity checks that can come at any time, and a long list of countries where the site is unavailable. Confirm that Stake is legal where you live, read the bonus terms in full, and set deposit limits before you play.