Ranked #2 of 16
Stake review
The biggest crypto casino and sportsbook, with fast payouts and deep VIP rewards.
Our verdict
Stake is the giant of crypto gambling: a 5,000+ game library, its own provably fair Originals, a full sportsbook and crypto withdrawals that independent testers measured in minutes. Its complaint record is solid for its size, with only a handful of unresolved cases.
It loses points on trust because it runs on an offshore Curaçao licence only, and 2026 reporting raised questions about how that licence was granted. There is no standard welcome bonus; the value is in rakeback and VIP levels. Not available in the US, UK and much of Europe.
At a glance
- Payout
- ~5 min
- Bonus wagering
- No bonus
- Rakeback
- Not published
See how Stake compares on payouts, wagering and rakeback in our comparison.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Huge library plus full sportsbook and provably fair Originals
- Fast crypto withdrawals widely reported
- Solid complaint record: Casino Guru 7.9 with only 4 unresolved complaints; AskGamblers 9.4
Cons
- Offshore Curaçao licence only; 2026 Curaçao leak raised ownership questions
- No standard welcome bonus; heavy streamer marketing controversies and US lawsuits (Stake.us)
Score breakdown
Overall = 7.0×0.25 + 8.0×0.25 + 9.0×0.2 + 7.0×0.15 + 8.0×0.15 = 7.8. How we rate
Games and providers
Stake offers 5,000–6,000+ games. Notable providers include Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Hacksaw Gaming, Nolimit City, Stake Originals. Live casino: yes. Sportsbook: yes.
Payments and withdrawals
Crypto accepted: BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC, SOL, DOGE, BCH, XRP, TRX, BNB, EOS. Crypto-first cashier. Withdrawal speed: Not stated on official site (blocked). Third parties: crypto 0-1h (AskGamblers); ~4-6 min measured (Tech Insider).
Bonuses and VIP
Varies by country and changes often, so check the casino’s promotions page for the offer available where you live.
Tiered VIP from $10k wagered (Bronze) through Silver, Gold, Platinum I-VI, Diamond and Obsidian: rakeback, weekly/monthly bonuses, level-up bonuses, reloads, VIP host from Platinum IV (third-party sources).
Bonuses change often and come with wagering requirements. Always read the casino’s own bonus terms before you opt in. 18+.
Trust and reputation
Casino Guru Safety Index 7.9 (427 complaints: 64 resolved, 4 unresolved, rest rejected). AskGamblers CasinoRank 9.4. Sep 2023: ~$41M hot-wallet hack attributed by the FBI to Lazarus Group (operations restored within hours). UK site (TGP Europe) closed in 2025 after licence surrender over AML failures. Sep 2026 Follow the Money leak says licence was granted before ownership was fully established (no regulator action). Twitch 2022 gambling-stream ban followed Stake deals; US class actions against Stake.us partly sent to arbitration (Jul 2026).
Sources
Facts checked 2026-10-21 against: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stake_(online_casino) · cryptoslate.com/companies/stake/ · www.askgamblers.com/online-casinos/reviews/stake-casino · casino.guru/stake-casino-review · www.casinos.com/news/curacao-leak-shows-stake-licensed-before-ownership-was-resolved · cointelegraph.com/news/stake-hack-of-41m-was-performed-by-north-korean-group-fbi · stake.com/policies/terms · tech-insider.org/crypto-casino/platforms/stake-review/ · www.thespike.gg/reviews/stake-com/vip-bonus
Not verified first-hand: stake.com returned 403; restricted list from search snippet of T&C plus third parties; Welcome offers seen are affiliate-code specific; VIP thresholds/rakeback % only from third parties.
Play for fun, not to make money. Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and never chase losses. Gambling is illegal in some countries, so check your local law. Need to talk? Free, confidential help.