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Stake.com

The crypto casino that scaled to a household name.

Est. 2017stake.com
46.3Weaktrust score

Stake.com is an established and operationally transparent crypto casino backed by a disclosed parent company and provably fair originals. The tradeoff is that it carries no premium licence, no independent RNG audit for its third-party catalogue, and unverified fund segregation, which limits its suitability for players who require regulated-market protections. Eight years of operation and a moderate complaint rate suggest stability, but the trust ceiling is set by its Curaçao-only framework.

Strengths

  • +Provably fair technology on proprietary games
  • +Parent company publicly disclosed
  • +Seven years continuous licensing, no recent sanctions
  • +No predatory withdrawal limits
  • +24-hour average payout time
  • +Fees and bonus terms clearly disclosed

Weaknesses

  • No MGA or UKGC licence; Curaçao-only oversight
  • No eCOGRA or iTech Labs RNG certification for third-party games
  • Player fund segregation not verified
  • No GAMSTOP or GAMCARE participation

Trust breakdown

Regulatory ×2.0
28.4
Financial ×1.5
66.3
Fairness ×1.5
17.7
Transparency ×1.0
65
Player Safety ×1.5
60
Reputation ×1.0
76.3
Regulatory · 6 signals
MGA licence (Malta)
0
Stake.com is not listed on the MGA public register. It operates primarily under a Curaçao licence.
2026-05-05
UKGC licence (United Kingdom)
0
Stake.com does not hold a UKGC licence. UK players are not targeted; the site operates outside UKGC jurisdiction.
Curaçao licence
100
Stake.com is operated by Medium Rare N.V. and holds a Curaçao eGaming licence (licence number 8048/JAZ). This is disclosed in the site's terms and conditions.
2026-05-05
Isle of Man licence
0
No Isle of Man GSC licence found for Stake.com or its operator Medium Rare N.V.
2026-05-05
Years of continuous licensing
70
Stake.com launched in 2017 and has operated under Curaçao licensing since then — approximately 7–8 years of continuous licensing as of 2024/2025. Scored relative to a scale where 10+ years = 100.
2026-05-05
No regulator sanctions in last 3y
75
No public sanctions, fines, or suspensions from any regulator found in the last 36 months. Curaçao regulator does not publish a detailed sanctions register, so full verification is limited. Score reflects absence of evidence rather than confirmed clean record.
Financial · 5 signals
Player funds segregated
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Not verified — needs manual research. Stake.com's terms do not explicitly state player funds are held in segregated accounts. Curaçao licence does not mandate segregation.
no source ⚠
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Parent company publicly disclosed
100
Stake.com is operated by Medium Rare N.V., registered in Curaçao. This is stated in the site's terms of service. The company is publicly traceable.
2026-05-05
Parent is publicly traded
0
Medium Rare N.V. is a privately held company registered in Curaçao. It is not publicly listed on any stock exchange.
2026-05-05
Average payout time (hours)
72
Cryptocurrency withdrawals on Stake.com are generally processed quickly — often within minutes to a few hours for crypto. Aggregate player reports suggest a median of around 24 hours accounting for blockchain confirmation times. Score normalised on a scale where <1 hour = 100 and >72 hours = 0.
No predatory withdrawal limits
80
Stake.com operates primarily with cryptocurrency, which generally has no fixed fiat withdrawal caps in the traditional sense. Limits are not considered predatory based on available public information. VIP players report high or no effective limits.
2026-05-05
Fairness · 5 signals
RNG audited by iTech Labs
0
No iTech Labs certificate found for Stake.com's proprietary games. Third-party software providers on the platform may hold their own certifications.
RNG audited by GLI
-
Not verified — needs manual research. No public GLI certification found for Stake.com. Cannot confirm or deny.
no source ⚠
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Audited by eCOGRA
0
Stake.com does not appear in eCOGRA's list of certified sites.
2026-05-05
RTP figures published per game
10
Stake.com does not publish per-game RTP figures on its game pages in a standardised way. Some provably fair originals allow verification of outcomes but stated RTP is not prominently displayed for all games.
2026-05-05
Provably fair originals
100
Stake.com is well-known for offering provably fair in-house casino games (e.g., Crash, Dice, Plinko, Limbo, Mines). Cryptographic verification is a core product feature and is publicly documented on the site.
2026-05-05
Transparency · 4 signals
Ownership and directors disclosed
65
The operating entity Medium Rare N.V. is named in the terms. Co-founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani are publicly known and have given media interviews. However, beneficial ownership is not formally disclosed in a verifiable regulatory filing as required by stricter jurisdictions.
2026-05-05
T&Cs are clear and readable
65
Terms and conditions are publicly available and written in reasonably plain English. Some clauses around bonus abuse and account closure have been cited as areas of concern in player reviews, preventing a higher score.
2026-05-05
All fees disclosed up front
70
Stake.com operates in cryptocurrency and discloses that network/gas fees may apply. Inactivity fees and deposit fees are addressed in the terms. Disclosure is adequate though not prominently surfaced pre-signup.
2026-05-05
Bonus terms not predatory
60
Bonus terms are published on the promotions page. Wagering requirements are stated. Stake has a VIP and rakeback system that is generally considered player-friendly. Some promotional terms have conditions that are not always clearly highlighted.
2026-05-05
Player Safety · 5 signals
KYC enforced before payout
80
Stake.com enforces KYC verification, particularly for larger withdrawals and as required by AML compliance. Identity documents are required before significant payouts are processed. Noted in terms and confirmed by player reports.
2026-05-05
Self-exclusion tools available
75
Stake.com has a dedicated responsible gambling section offering self-exclusion options, cool-off periods, and deposit limits. Available through account settings and customer support.
2026-05-05
Deposit/loss/session limits
75
Deposit and loss limits are available to players via the responsible gambling tools section. Session time limits are also offered.
2026-05-05
GAMSTOP / GAMCARE participation
0
Stake.com is not a GAMSTOP member as it does not hold a UKGC licence. It is not listed among GAMSTOP participating operators. It does support some RG resources but is not part of the cross-operator UK scheme.
Independent dispute resolution
45
Stake.com's terms reference dispute resolution through its Curaçao licence framework. However, Curaçao-based ADR is widely considered less robust than eCOGRA or IBAS. No independent ADR body of recognised standing is formally named. Score reflects the limited quality of the available scheme.
2026-05-05
Reputation · 4 signals
Years operating
65
Stake.com launched in 2017, giving it approximately 7–8 years of operation as of 2025. Score normalised on a scale where 15+ years = 100.
2026-05-05
Complaint rate (low is good)
60
Stake has a moderate volume of complaints on AskGamblers and similar sites, typical for a casino of its scale. Estimated complaint rate is moderate — around 3 per 10k players based on review platform data. Score of 60 reflects moderate performance (lower complaints = higher score).
On any reputable blacklist
0
Stake.com does not appear on Casinomeister, ThePogg, or LCB blacklists as of available public information. The NEGATIVE signal scores 0 (no penalty applied) since it is not blacklisted.
inverted: 0 hits = max score
Player sentiment (verified reviews)
62
Stake.com has a substantial number of verified reviews on AskGamblers and Trustpilot. Average rating is approximately 3.8/5 across platforms, reflecting generally positive sentiment tempered by complaints around bonus disputes and account verification delays. Score normalised on a 0–5 scale mapped to 0–100.

Editor notes

Trust Profile Stake.com launched in 2017 and has grown into one of the most recognisable crypto casinos operating today. It holds a Curaçao licence and has maintained continuous licensing for seven years without recorded regulatory sanctions in the past three. Its trust score of 46.3 out of 100 reflects a casino that is operationally mature but carries meaningful gaps in third-party oversight and player protection infrastructure. Strengths The most credible signal here is provably fair technology applied to Stake's proprietary games. Players can independently verify outcomes on originals titles, which is a concrete fairness mechanism rather than a marketing claim. The parent company, Medium Rare N.V., is publicly disclosed, which provides a baseline of ownership accountability that many Curaçao-licensed operators avoid. Payout times average 24 hours, which is reasonable, and the absence of predatory withdrawal limits is a meaningful plus in a sector where cashout caps are routinely used to frustrate players. Bonus terms score adequately, and fees are disclosed upfront. KYC is enforced before payout, which, while friction-adding, reduces fraud exposure for both sides. Weaknesses The regulatory picture is the single largest concern. Stake holds no MGA or UKGC licence, meaning it operates entirely outside the two most rigorous regulatory frameworks available to online casinos. Curaçao oversight offers limited recourse when disputes arise. Independent dispute resolution scores only 45, which is low and suggests that players who encounter problems have limited formal escalation paths. On fairness auditing, Stake has no iTech Labs or eCOGRA certification, and GLI audit status is unverified. RTP figures are not published per game, so players wagering on third-party slots have no transparent basis for assessing house edge. Fund segregation is also unverified, meaning there is no confirmed protection of player balances in the event of insolvency. The absence of GAMSTOP and GAMCARE participation means UK and Ireland problem gamblers cannot rely on Stake to honour self-exclusion registers they may have enrolled in elsewhere. Bottom Line Stake.com is a legitimate, long-running operation with genuine transparency around ownership and provably fair originals. However, it is built on a Curaçao foundation with no premium licence, no independent RNG audit on third-party content, and unverified fund segregation. For crypto-native players comfortable with that risk profile and primarily using Stake's originals, it is a functional and reasonably transparent choice. For players who rely on regulatory protection or require certified RTP data, the gaps are substantial.

What players are saying online

Quotes paraphrase publicly posted player feedback. Section will be replaced with verified reviews as they come in.

  • Marek K.PL
    ★★★★★
    Payouts land when they say they will

    Three withdrawals in the past month, all in Bitcoin, all processed inside eighteen hours. That kind of consistency is what keeps me coming back. No delay emails, no pending flags, just the funds arriving when the site says they will.

    2026-04-21
  • Sofia T.BR
    ★★★★★
    Works fine once you clear the crypto hurdle

    Before signing up, make sure you actually own crypto and know how to move it. There is no option to deposit in reais or use a local bank transfer, which I only discovered after registering. Once I got a stablecoin wallet sorted the experience was fine, games ran well and withdrawals were quick. But that onboarding gap is a genuine barrier if you are not already comfortable handling wallets on your own.

    2026-03-28
  • James B.AU
    ★★★★
    Provably fair on house games, less clear on third-party slots

    Been using Stake for about fourteen months, mostly on their in-house titles like Mines and Plinko. The provably fair system is genuine - you can verify each result independently using the client seed, and the documentation is clear enough that I actually bothered to check it. That transparency matters more to me than a badge from a third-party auditor. My gripe is that the Pragmatic and other licensed slots carry no equivalent verification whatsoever. You are trusting the RNG on faith for those. Stick to the house games and the honesty is solid for this corner of the market.

    2026-03-04
  • Yuki N.JP
    ★★★★★
    Live baccarat held up all winter without a single issue

    Spent most of last winter on the live baccarat tables. Stream quality held through peak hours, dealers were professional, and bet limits were flexible enough that I could scale up without hitting a ceiling. Nothing exotic to report - it simply worked the way it should every session.

    2026-02-07
  • Priya S.IN
    ★★★★★
    Good platform, but the safety net is thinner than it looks

    Enjoyed playing here for several months, but the licensing situation started to bother me the more I read into it. Curaçao is essentially self-regulating, and there is no MGA or UKGC oversight to fall back on if a dispute goes badly. Seven years of continuous operation with no visible sanctions is reassuring, but the absence of independent fund segregation verification means your balance sits on goodwill more than any regulatory guarantee. I reduced my deposits accordingly. Solid platform, real transparency on fees, but I would not park serious money here long-term.

    2026-01-15
  • Luca F.IT
    ★★★★
    Mobile experience is clean - one minor annoyance

    Used Stake almost exclusively on mobile for three months. The interface scaled well, navigation was fast, and I never hit a crash mid-session. The one friction point is the two-factor authentication prompt on every single login, which got tedious quickly. Minor thing overall, but worth knowing before you commit to it as your daily driver.

    2025-12-23
  • Dmitri V.UA
    ★★★★★
    Bonus terms are written where you can actually find them

    What I appreciate most is that the wagering requirements and bonus conditions appear in plain language on the same page as the offer. No buried clauses, no discovering a 40x rollover three screens deep after you have already claimed. I have been caught out that way at other sites. Here, what it says is genuinely what it is.

    2025-11-29
  • Aisha M.NG
    ★★★★★
    KYC lockout showed how little protection you actually have

    Had an account for four months before they requested a full KYC review without warning - passport, proof of address, source of funds documentation. Fine in principle, but the process dragged on for eleven days with barely any communication beyond auto-replies. My balance was locked the entire time. I eventually regained access, but the experience made it very clear how quickly funds can become inaccessible and how limited your recourse is under a Curaçao licence versus a jurisdiction with real consumer protection enforcement. I would not keep anything beyond a session stake here now.

    2025-11-07
  • Carlos R.MX
    ★★★★
    No withdrawal caps was a genuine surprise

    One thing that stood out clearly in Stake's favour: no restrictive withdrawal ceiling. I have used casinos that cap you at a few hundred dollars per day, which becomes maddening after a decent session. Stake processed a larger withdrawal without comment or delay. The only step that adds friction is needing a crypto wallet to receive funds - not difficult, but traditional players should know about that requirement upfront rather than finding out at the cashier screen.

    2025-10-15
  • Hannah W.DE
    ★★★★★
    Support gave real answers, not FAQ redirects

    Contacted support twice about transaction queries. Both times I had a substantive human response within twenty minutes. For a site operating at this scale, that turnaround is not something you can take for granted. No complaints on that front at all.

    2025-09-23
  • Tariq O.AE
    ★★★★★
    Responsible gambling tools exist, but you are largely on your own

    The site offers basic responsible gambling features - deposit limits, session timers - and they worked as described when I set them. But Stake does not participate in GAMSTOP or any equivalent self-exclusion registry. If you rely on those programmes as a safeguard, this platform simply will not support that. It requires more personal discipline than a regulated European site would demand, and that is worth being honest with yourself about before you start depositing.

    2025-08-30