Stake
Stake Casino is an online casino and sportsbook launched in 2017 and operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curaçao licence. The platform accepts players from Canada and offers more than 6,000 games from 260 studios, over 150 live dealer tables, the exclusive Stake Originals collection and betting across 30+ sports. Deposits are accepted in Canadian dollars and cryptocurrency.
Stake Casino specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | Stake Casino (Stake.com) |
| Year launched | 2017 |
| Operator | Medium Rare N.V. |
| Licence | Curaçao Gaming Authority – OGL/2024/1451/0918 |
| Additional certification | Crypto Gambling Foundation verified operator |
| Canadian players | Accepted |
| Total games | More than 6,000 |
| Software studios | More than 260 |
| Live dealer tables | More than 150 |
| Currencies | Canadian dollars and 20+ cryptocurrencies |
| Welcome offer | Redemption code, entered within 24 hours of signup |
| Loyalty programme | VIP Club with rakeback from the first tier |
| Crypto withdrawal time | Processed instantly, then network confirmations |
| CAD withdrawal time | Up to 3 business days |
| Sports betting | 30+ sports and esports, 100,000+ bets daily |
| Mobile | Native iOS and Android apps, plus browser web app |
| Languages | 15, including English and French |
| Customer support | Live chat and email, 24/7 |
| Contact | [email protected] |
About Stake Casino online
Stake Casino ranks among the most heavily used gambling platforms worldwide. The official site combines three products in a single account: a conventional online casino, a collection of games developed in house under the Stake Originals name, and a sportsbook covering major international competitions. No balance transfer is required between sections.
The platform is built around cryptocurrency. More than 20 digital currencies are supported, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Solana, Tron and EOS, alongside Canadian dollar payments processed through a third-party provider. This architecture accounts for the withdrawal speed, since crypto transactions are processed instantly on the operator side.
A second distinguishing feature is the provably fair system applied to Stake Originals, which allows any player to independently verify the outcome of a round they have played. The mechanism is described in detail further down this page.
Popular games at Stake Casino
A selection of the titles drawing the most players at present, grouped by category.
Games available at Stake Casino
The catalogue exceeds 6,000 titles across five main families. Studios represented include Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Evolution, Nolimit City, BGaming, Massive Studios, Twist Gaming, Titan Gaming, Uppercut Gaming and OneTouch.
Slots
Slots form the largest category. The most played titles include Sweet Bonanza 2500, Gates of Olympus 1000 and Sugar Rush 1000. Available mechanics cover Megaways, cascading reels, free spins, cluster pays and bonus buy. Selected games are offered in enhanced RTP versions with a higher return-to-player rate than the standard edition. Most slots can be opened in demo mode without staking real funds.
Live casino
The live casino section holds more than 150 tables streamed from Evolution, Pragmatic Play Live and Animo Studios. The range includes live blackjack, live roulette, baccarat, Dragon Tiger, Sic Bo and Live Monopoly, along with presenter-led formats such as Crazy Time and Lightning Roulette. Tables run continuously, with stake limits spanning both low-budget and high-stake play.
Stake Originals
Stake Originals are developed in house and exclusive to the platform. The collection includes Crash, Mines, Plinko, Limbo, Dice, Drill and Moles. Each round uses the provably fair system and can be verified individually by the player.
Burst and instant win games
Burst games run on Stake Engine technology and resolve within seconds. The section covers Keno, crash-style titles, Pragmatic Plinko+, Aviamasters, MineDrop, Pachinko Planet and Drop the Boss. Fun Play mode allows any burst game to be tried without staking funds.
Table games and poker
RNG table games include blackjack, European roulette, baccarat, video poker, Hilo and Diamonds, all played solo at the user's own pace. Poker is represented by Stake Poker, built by Stake Originals, and Poker Live by Evolution. Buy-in, freeroll and sit-and-go tournaments run regularly alongside ongoing cash games.
Only on Stake exclusives
Only on Stake titles are produced by external studios using the Stake Engine and released exclusively on the platform. The collection includes Sweet Fiesta 1000 by Pragmatic Play, Wild Orbs by Titan Gaming, POP Royale by AvatarUX and Wild West Bonanza by BGaming. Several arrive in early access ahead of wider release.
Game providers at Stake
Registration and login at Stake Casino
Opening an account takes roughly two minutes and requires no documents at the point of signup.
How to register at Stake
- Open the official site at Stake.com and select Register.
- Enter a valid email address and choose a username.
- Set a password combining upper case letters, numbers and special characters.
- Enter a date of birth and confirm the legal gambling age for your province.
- Accept the Terms of Service and the Responsible Gambling policy.
- Enter a redemption code, if held, within 24 hours of registering.
- Confirm the email address using the verification link sent.
How to log in to a Stake account
Login is completed from the Sign In button using a username and password, or a passkey. Two-factor authentication can be enabled from the profile and represents the most effective account protection available. Where a password has been lost, the recovery link on the sign-in screen triggers a reset email.
Identity verification (KYC)
Verification is not required to begin playing. It may be requested before a first substantial withdrawal or during an account review, in line with anti-money-laundering obligations attached to the licence. The documents required are a valid government-issued photo identity document and a proof of address dated within the previous 90 days.
Bonuses and promotions at Stake Casino
Promotions operate on a rotating calendar rather than a single signup package. Each offer carries its own conditions, published on the Promotions page before activation.
Welcome offer
The welcome offer is activated using a redemption code entered in the account profile within 24 hours of registration. Its value, wagering requirement and any qualifying deposit depend on the code active at the time, which is why no fixed figure is published here.
Rakeback
Rakeback returns a proportion of every bet placed, whether the bet wins or loses. It is calculated per wager from the house edge of the game in question and credited directly to the balance. Rakeback activates at the first VIP tier and the rate rises at each subsequent level.
Daily Races
Daily Races distribute a prize pool every 24 hours according to a leaderboard compiled from wagering on eligible games.
Weekly Raffle
The Weekly Raffle allocates tickets in proportion to qualifying wagers, with a draw held each week.
Reload bonuses
Reload bonuses become available at the higher VIP tiers and are calculated from recent account activity. They apply in addition to rakeback.
Sports promotions
The sportsbook carries separate offers, including early payout on selected soccer markets, refunds on selected UFC and horse racing outcomes, and Stake Shield protection applied to eligible parlays.
The Stake VIP Club
VIP Club membership is automatic from registration and requires no application. Progression is measured by cumulative wagering rather than deposits or losses. Sports wagers count three times as much as casino wagers at equivalent volume.
| VIP tier | Cumulative wagering (USD equivalent) | Benefits unlocked |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $10,000 | Rakeback activates, weekly boost |
| Silver | $50,000 | Higher rakeback rate, increased weekly boost |
| Gold | $100,000 | Additional monthly bonus |
| Platinum I to III | $250,000 to $1,000,000 | Daily reload bonuses |
| Platinum IV to VI | $2,500,000 to $10,000,000 | Dedicated VIP host, renewable reloads |
| Diamond I to V | $25,000,000 to $500,000,000 | Tailored rewards, private events |
| Obsidian | $1,000,000,000 | Highest tier, bespoke terms |
The Bronze tier is the decisive threshold in the programme because it activates rakeback. Subsequent tiers improve the rate applied to that same mechanism. Rewards are credited automatically or issued with codes in the VIP channel, and the weekly boost is paid each Saturday.
Payment methods, deposits and withdrawals
All transactions are handled from a single Wallet tab. Canadian dollar deposits are made by Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through a third-party processor. Cryptocurrency deposits are sent directly from a personal wallet.
| Payment method | Deposit | Withdrawal | Minimum withdrawal | Network fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | Yes | Yes | 0.00002504 | 0.00001571 | Minutes |
| Ethereum (ETH) | Yes | Yes | 0.00062610 | 0.00067447 | Minutes |
| Litecoin (LTC) | Yes | Yes | 0.01857329 | 0.00013800 | Minutes |
| USDT (Tether) | Yes | Yes | 2.50000000 | 1.00000000 | Minutes |
| Dogecoin (DOGE) | Yes | Yes | 5.49925970 | 0.52151198 | Minutes |
| EOS | Yes | Yes | 1.87644594 | 0.10788480 | Minutes |
| Tron (TRX) | Yes | Yes | 7.82408913 | 0.07336170 | Minutes |
| Canadian dollars (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) | Yes | Yes | Varies | Processor fee | Up to 3 business days |
The network fees listed are charged by the blockchain rather than by the operator. No fixed maximum applies to cryptocurrency withdrawals, though each coin carries its own minimum amount. The Swap Crypto feature exchanges one cryptocurrency for another inside the wallet, and the Stake Vault provides a separate storage balance protected by two-factor authentication, with no fees or delays on transfers.
Accepted payment methods
Sports betting at Stake
The sportsbook takes more than 100,000 bets daily across 30+ sports. Odds can be displayed in decimal, fractional or American format.
Sports covered include:
- ice hockey, with full NHL market coverage;
- basketball, including the NBA and the Toronto Raptors;
- baseball, including MLB and the Toronto Blue Jays;
- soccer, from MLS to the Premier League and the Champions League;
- tennis, Formula 1, UFC, boxing and horse racing;
- esports, covering CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends and Valorant.
Available bet types include match winner, moneyline, 1X2, over and under totals, handicap, parlays, same-game multis, player props and correct score markets. Live markets allow betting during a fixture, with early cash-out available on selected bets. Free live streaming is offered on selected events, and the Stake Shield feature can return a payout on eligible parlays that lose by a single selection.
Game fairness and the provably fair system
The provably fair system allows a player to confirm that a result was not altered after a bet was placed. It applies to all Stake Originals and relies on three elements:
- a server seed, generated by the operator and shown as a hash before play begins;
- a client seed, tied to the player's browser and changeable at any time;
- a nonce, a counter incremented with each wager.
Verification is carried out by rotating the seed pair in the game's fairness settings, which reveals the previous server seed in full. Comparing it against the hash displayed earlier confirms that no substitution occurred. The verification tool then reproduces the result from the seed pair and nonce. Outcomes are additionally mirrored on a third-party site and stored using cryptographic hashing.
Live dealer games are determined by physical equipment under studio supervision, and third-party slots use the certified random number generator supplied by their developer.
Stake mobile app for iOS and Android
Stake offers a native application for iOS and Android as well as a browser-based web app. All three formats share the same account, balance and VIP progress.
The Stake: Real Money Casino app holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from more than 6,800 ratings on the Apple App Store and has a download size of approximately 52 MB. It supports iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision. An Android version is available on Google Play.
How to download the Stake app
- Open the App Store on iOS or Google Play on Android.
- Search for Stake: Real Money Casino, published by Stake.com.
- Begin the download and authenticate.
- Open the app and sign in using existing account credentials.
To use the web app without installing anything, open Stake.com in a mobile browser and select Add to Home Screen. The resulting icon launches the full site in full-screen mode, with identical deposit, withdrawal, streaming and live betting functions.
Licence, security and responsible gambling
Stake is operated by Medium Rare N.V. under Curaçao Gaming Authority licence OGL/2024/1451/0918. The licence governs fairness standards, the segregation of player funds from operating funds, anti-money-laundering obligations and dispute resolution procedures. The platform is additionally certified as a Crypto Gambling Foundation verified operator.
Technical security rests on industry-standard encryption, support for passkeys and two-factor authentication, and the Stake Vault, a separate storage balance protected by a second authentication step. Personal data is processed in accordance with the published privacy policy.
Responsible gambling tools
The following controls are available from account settings and take effect immediately:
- deposit limits over a chosen period;
- net loss limits;
- wager limits;
- temporary cooling-off periods;
- break in play;
- longer-term self-exclusion.
The Stake Smart resources set out the warning signs of problem gambling, and a monthly budget calculator helps establish a realistic figure based on disposable income. In Canada, free and confidential support is available through provincial problem gambling helplines, and organisations such as GamCare and GambleAware provide assistance at no cost.
Stake Casino customer support
Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through three channels:
- live chat, accessed from the widget present on every page;
- email at [email protected], suited to enquiries requiring an attachment;
- the Help Centre, an article library covering registration, payments, bonuses, game fairness and sportsbook rules.
The platform operates in 15 languages, including English and French. From the Platinum IV tier onward, a dedicated VIP host becomes the player's direct point of contact.
Player reviews of Stake Casino
The slot catalogue is extensive and refreshed often. The enhanced RTP versions of certain Pragmatic titles do return better than the standard editions, which becomes noticeable over time. Demo mode makes it easy to test a game before staking anything.
A USDT withdrawal was processed immediately on the platform side, with the rest coming down to network time. The contrast with casinos where a bank transfer takes three days is significant. The Canadian dollar card deposit also worked without issues.
The sportsbook covers hockey well and free streaming is available on most nights. The stream runs several seconds behind live play, which complicates in-play betting on fast sequences. Early cash-out works quickly by comparison.
Frequently asked questions about Stake Casino
Is Stake Casino legit and licensed?
Stake Casino is operated by Medium Rare N.V. under Curaçao Gaming Authority licence OGL/2024/1451/0918. The licence governs game fairness, the segregation of player funds and anti-money-laundering obligations. The platform is additionally certified as a Crypto Gambling Foundation verified operator.
Can Canadian players use Stake Casino?
Yes. Stake accepts players from Canada, who can register, deposit in Canadian dollars or cryptocurrency, and access the casino, sportsbook, esports markets and Stake Originals. Players remain responsible for checking the gambling regulations applying in their own province.
How do I sign up at Stake Casino?
Registration is completed from the Register button on the official site. It requires a valid email address, a username, a password, a date of birth and acceptance of the terms of service, followed by email confirmation. No identity documents are requested at the point of signup.
What is the Stake Casino welcome bonus?
The welcome offer is activated using a redemption code entered in the account profile within 24 hours of registering. Its value, wagering requirement and any qualifying deposit depend on the code active at that time. Current terms are published on the Promotions page.
How long do Stake Casino withdrawals take?
Cryptocurrency withdrawals are processed instantly by the platform, with arrival then depending on network confirmations, typically a matter of minutes. Withdrawals in Canadian dollars by bank transfer can take up to 3 business days.
What payment methods does Stake Casino accept?
Stake accepts Canadian dollar payments by Visa, Mastercard and Maestro card, Apple Pay and Google Pay through a third-party processor, together with more than 20 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Solana, Tron and EOS.
Does Stake Casino require identity verification?
Verification is not required to begin playing. It may be requested before a first substantial withdrawal or during an account review, under anti-money-laundering obligations. A valid photo identity document and a proof of address dated within the last 90 days are then required.
What games can I play at Stake Casino?
The catalogue exceeds 6,000 titles, covering slots, more than 150 live dealer tables, burst games, RNG table games, poker and the in-house Stake Originals including Crash, Mines, Plinko, Limbo and Dice. Widely played slots include Sweet Bonanza 2500 and Gates of Olympus 1000.
Does Stake Casino have a mobile app?
Yes. A native app is available on the Apple App Store, rated 4.6 out of 5 from more than 6,800 ratings at approximately 52 MB, supporting iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision, alongside an Android version on Google Play. The site also functions as a browser-based web app.
How does the Stake VIP Club work?
Membership is automatic from registration and progression is based on cumulative wagering. The Bronze tier, reached at $10,000 of cumulative casino wagering, activates rakeback. Tiers continue to Obsidian, with reload bonuses from Platinum I and a dedicated VIP host from Platinum IV.
What is rakeback at Stake Casino?
Rakeback returns a proportion of every bet placed, whether it wins or loses. It is calculated per wager from the house edge of the game and credited to the balance. Rakeback activates at the Bronze tier of the VIP Club and the rate increases at each higher level.
Can I play at Stake Casino for free?
Yes. Most slots are available in demo mode and burst games offer a Fun Play mode. These modes reproduce the full game without staking real funds, meaning no real winnings are possible and no balance is debited.