SmarterCasinos Top 100 · rank 4 · factsheet

Stake – casino profile

Factsheet from public sources – full evidence review pending. stake.com · relevance score 79/100 (market relevance, not safety)

Smarter Score

GoodVerified Coverage 85 %
  • Games3 of 15 checked · 10 neutral
  • Licensing & Transparency17 of 25 checked
  • Payments & Withdrawals18 of 20 checked
  • Bonuses & Promotions8 of 15 checked
  • Usability & Support10 of 10 checked · 5 neutral
How Smarter Score 4.1 works

Welcome offer

Welcome offer Casino saysWelcome offer unlocked by a valid affiliate/referral code within 24 hours of sign-up; deposit-bonus wagering 'varies depending on your affiliation and the bonus type'Wagering not verified yet · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source · offers vary by country · 18+ · T&Cs apply

Quick facts

Operator
Medium Rare N.V. (company number 145353)
Regulator
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)
Licence status
Active – CGA certificate re-read 23 Oct 2026: 'Application status: Granted', 'License status: Active' (licensed since 09/Jun/2025), approved domains include stake.com. CGA register edition 20 Oct 2026: 'Assessment in progress' (issued 9-Dec-25, expires 9-Jun-26) – renewal assessment pending, not a conflict (decision D21). The CGA does not define this register status.
Games
Not available yet
Cryptocurrencies
BTC, ETH (ERC-20, BEP-20), LTC, USDT (ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana), USDC (ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, Solana)
iOS app
Not available yet

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros and cons are written only after our full evidence review – we do not list advantages or drawbacks from partial data. 5 open research items recorded.

Score breakdown by category

  • Games3 of 15 checked · 10 neutral
  • Licensing & Transparency17 of 25 checked
  • Payments & Withdrawals18 of 20 checked
  • Bonuses & Promotions8 of 15 checked
  • Usability & Support10 of 10 checked · 5 neutral

Five categories of Smarter Score 4.1 (Games 25 · Licensing & Transparency 25 · Payments & Withdrawals 20 · Bonuses & Promotions 15 · Usability & Support 15). Each category shows the points earned on the criteria we could check; the dotted part is not checked yet and stays neutral (it counts half, so it moves the score neither up nor down). Evidence coverage 85 %.

All 14 criteria, what we found and the points 12 of 14 checked
Games 25 points
CriterionWhat we foundPointsSource
Game typesdistinct game types (slots, live casino, table games, jackpots, poker, crash): 5+ → 15 · 4 → 12 · 3 → 9 · 2 → 6 · 1 → 3; verified "no online casino" → 01 game type(s): poker3of 15help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
Catalogue depthcatalogue depth – the better of: games stated (≥ 3,000 → 10 · ≥ 1,500 → 8 · ≥ 500 → 5 · fewer → 2) or providers named (≥ 30 → 10 · ≥ 15 → 8 · ≥ 5 → 5 · fewer → 2)No source yet – this criterion moves the score neither up nor down.Not checked yet · neutral10 pts count half–
Licensing & Transparency 25 points
CriterionWhat we foundPointsSource
Licence confirmed in a registerbest licence confirmed in a regulator register, by regulator tier: A 15 · B 11 · C 7 · D (issuer-listed) 3 · claimed / conflicting 2 · regulator not assessed 5Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) (tier C), Medium Rare N.V. (company 145353) – register-confirmed, certificate Active, register shows 'Assessment in progress' (renewal assessment pending, D21) (licence review)7of 15cert.cga.cw (opens in a new tab)
Operator identifiedoperator named in a register 4 · on the casino's own pages 2register: Medium Rare N.V. (company number 145353)4of 4gamingcontrol.spin-cdn.com (opens in a new tab)
Licence number publishedlicence number published 2licence number published2of 2cert.cga.cw (opens in a new tab)
Regulatory recordregulators' action lists checked: nothing recorded 4 · actions disclosed, none that triggers G3 2 · G3-level action 0regulator lists checked: no action recorded4of 4–
Payments & Withdrawals 20 points
CriterionWhat we foundPointsSource
Payment methodspayment methods named (deposit and withdrawal, distinct): ≥ 10 → 10 · 5–9 → 7 · 1–4 → 417 payment method(s) named10of 10help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
Withdrawal terms publishedwithdrawal terms published: stated time ≤ 24 h → 5 · ≤ 3 days → 4 · other stated time → 3 · no time, but withdrawal methods or fees published → 2stated: Larger withdrawals may require manual processing (temporary hold)3of 5help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
ID-check policy publishedID-check (KYC) policy published 5ID-check policy published5of 5help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
Bonuses & Promotions 15 points
CriterionWhat we foundPointsSource
Welcome offer documenteda welcome offer is documented with its source 8 (the size of the offer never earns points)welcome offer documented with its source8of 8help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
Bonus termsbonus terms: wagering none or ≤ 35× → 7 · 36–50× → 5 · > 50× → 2 · not quantified, but key terms (min deposit, max cash-out, validity) published → 3offer without published key terms0of 7help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
Usability & Support 15 points
CriterionWhat we foundPointsSource
Mobilenative app 5 · mobile site 3No source yet – this criterion moves the score neither up nor down.Not checked yet · neutral5 pts count half–
Support channellive chat 5 · e-mail only 3live chat5of 5help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)
Responsible-gambling toolsresponsible-gambling tools: 3 or more → 5 · 1–2 → 37 responsible-gambling tool(s)5of 5help.stake.com (opens in a new tab)

Every casino starts at the neutral 50. A checked criterion moves the score by its points minus half its maximum; an unchecked one counts half and moves nothing. Score data checked 16 Oct 2026. How Smarter Score 4.1 works

Score methodology version
Smarter Score 4.1Verified · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source

Evidence still missing for the score: Catalogue depth · Mobile.

Licensing and operator

Operator
Medium Rare N.V. (company number 145353)Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 15 Oct 2026 · source
Parent company / group
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Registered office / headquarters
Not available yetNot available
Operator jurisdiction
CuraçaoVerified · Official regulatory source · checked 15 Oct 2026 · source
Launched
2017Third-party · Secondary source · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Casino type
Online casino and sportsbook · accepts cryptocurrencyCasino says · Unverified claim · checked 16 Oct 2026
Related brands
playstake.club, playstake.info, playstake.io, playstake.casino (official mirror sites)Casino says · Unverified claim · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Official website
stake.comCasino says · Unverified claim · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Regulator
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Licence number
OGL/2024/1451/0918Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Licence holder
Medium Rare N.V. (company 145353)Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Licence status
Active – CGA certificate re-read 23 Oct 2026: 'Application status: Granted', 'License status: Active' (licensed since 09/Jun/2025), approved domains include stake.com. CGA register edition 20 Oct 2026: 'Assessment in progress' (issued 9-Dec-25, expires 9-Jun-26) – renewal assessment pending, not a conflict (decision D21). The CGA does not define this register status.The register lists the licence, but not as active (for example "Assessment in progress") – not a confirmed active licence.Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Register entry
gamingcontrol.spin-cdn.com/media/license_registry/20261020_2Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Licensed jurisdictions
Curaçao, Brazil, Italy, Colombia, PeruNot counted as a current licence: Great Britain (UK Gambling Commission: register shows it as surrendered).Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Licence verified against
Regulator or company register (cert.cga.cw)Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Licence last verified
2026-10-23Verified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source

How we rate this regulator: Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)

Country availability

A country missing from a restricted list is not a confirmation that you can play there. Check yours on the SmarterCasinos Top 100 page.

Restricted countries
Not available yetNot available · checked 5 Oct 2026
Accepted countries (stated)
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Markets confirmed by a regulator
Not available yetNot available · checked 2 Nov 2026
Markets confirmed by the operator
Not available yetNot available · checked 2 Nov 2026
Markets named in the terms
Not available yetNot available · checked 2 Nov 2026
Country-specific domains
Not available yetNot available
National market licences
Curaçao: Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) OGL/2024/1451/0918, Brazil: Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA/MF) SPA/MF nº 263, de 07 de fevereiro de 2025, Italy: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) 16017, Colombia: Coljuegos Contrato 2226, Peru: MINCETURVerified · Official regulatory source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · source
Availability last checked
2026-10-16Verified · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026

Bonuses and promotions

Welcome offer
Welcome offer unlocked by a valid affiliate/referral code within 24 hours of sign-up; deposit-bonus wagering 'varies depending on your affiliation and the bonus type'Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Deposit match
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Maximum bonus
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Free spins
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
No-deposit bonus
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Cashback
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
VIP programme
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Wagering
Not available yetNot available · checked 5 Oct 2026
Minimum deposit
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Maximum cashout
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Maximum bet with bonus
Not available yetNot available
Bonus validity
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Country restrictions on the offer
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Offer eligible in
Not available yetNot available

Players and popularity

Player figures only from the casino or its group’s official reports (group figures cover all brands and are not like-for-like). Popular games only from lists the casino publishes itself. Display data – no score reads it.

Players
Not reachablecasino pages not reachable from our research location · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
Most popular games
Not reachablecasino pages not reachable from our research location · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
Founded
Not reachablecasino pages not reachable from our research location · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
Registered office
Curaçaoverified · checked 5 Oct 2026
Wikipedia attention
1,284,515 page views in 12 months · fallingthird-party source
Google search interest
Not publishednot published · Google Trends / search volume not measurable from our research setup (Trends answers 429; no Ads account). Not estimated.

Games and software providers

Games
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Slots
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Live casino
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Table games
Not available yetNot available
Blackjack
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Roulette
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Baccarat
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Poker
YesCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Jackpots
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Crash games
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Sportsbook
YesVerified · Official regulatory source · checked 14 Oct 2026 · source
Software providers
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026

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Payments and withdrawals

Deposit methods
Crypto (see crypto list), Visa (selected local currencies), Mastercard (selected local currencies)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Withdrawal methods
Visa / Mastercard back to the original deposit card (selected local currencies)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Currencies
CAD, CLP, AED, EUR, ISK, BAM, BDT, BIF, BWP, CRC, ERN, GEL, GHS, GMD +36 moreCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Cryptocurrencies
BTC, ETH (ERC-20, BEP-20), LTC, USDT (ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana), USDC (ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, Solana), DOGE, BCH, XRP, EOS, TRX, BNB, SOL, DAI (ERC-20), POLCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Minimum deposit
Crypto: deposits under $0.01 are not processed automatically; card deposits per currency table (e.g. CAD 5 – 3.000)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Minimum withdrawal
Per coin, e.g. BTC 0.00002504; ETH 0.001; LTC 0.01857329; USDT/USDC 2.5Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Maximum withdrawal
No maximum withdrawal amount statedCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Withdrawal processing
Larger withdrawals may require manual processing (temporary hold)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Fees
Per-coin withdrawal fee table, e.g. BTC 0.00001571; ETH 0.00067447; USDT/USDC 1 (not stated whether casino or network fee)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
ID checks (KYC)
Compliance may request documentation at any time; Level 1 (country) verification referencedCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source

Crypto payments

The crypto evidence from the Top 20 Crypto Casinos list, with its evidence level per value.

Overview

Crypto deposits
14 coins · 12 networks Casino saysMinimum not documented
Crypto withdrawals
14 coins · 12 networks Casino saysProcessing time not documented
Identity checks
Conditional KYCIdentity documents can be requested – the documents name no fixed trigger, or thresholds the casino sets.
Licence
Conflicting informationCuraçao Gaming AuthorityMedium Rare N.V., Curaçao · verified
Evidence
Operator statements (help centre, cashier or payment page)last checked 5 Oct 2026 · 3 sources

Supported crypto

CoinNetworksDepositWithdrawalMin. withdrawalFee
Bitcoin (BTC) BTC BitcoinBitcoinDocumentedDocumented0.00002504 BTC0.00001571 BTC
Ethereum (ETH) ETH EthereumERC-20, BEP-20DocumentedDocumented0.001 ETH0.00067447 ETH
Tether (USDT) USDT TetherERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20, SolanaDocumentedDocumented2.5 USDT1 USDT
USD Coin (USDC) USDC USD CoinERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, SolanaDocumentedDocumented2.5 USDC1 USDC
Solana (SOL) SOL SolanaSolanaDocumentedDocumented0.01050998 SOL0.000005 SOL
Litecoin (LTC) LTC LitecoinLitecoinDocumentedDocumented0.01857329 LTC0.000138 LTC
XRP (XRP) XRP XRPXRP LedgerDocumentedDocumented1 XRP0.0001 XRP
Dogecoin (DOGE) DOGE DogecoinDogecoinDocumentedDocumented5.4992597 DOGE0.52151198 DOGE
Tron (TRX) TRX TronTRC-20 (Tron)DocumentedDocumented7.82408913 TRX0.0733617 TRX
BNB (BNB) BNB BNBBEP-20DocumentedDocumented0.0033573 BNB0.00002542 BNB
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) BCH Bitcoin CashBitcoin CashDocumentedDocumented0.00405806 BCH0.00004 BCH
EOS (EOS) EOS EOSEOSDocumentedDocumented1.87644594 EOS0.1078848 EOS
Dai (DAI) DAI DaiERC-20DocumentedDocumented2.5 DAI0.8 DAI
Polygon (POL) POL PolygonPolygonDocumentedDocumented3.56742532 POL0.97322515 POL

Networks are listed only where the casino names them; a coin without a network entry is not assumed to run on any particular chain. “Not verified” means the pages we read do not say so – not that it is unavailable.

Deposits

Assets
BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, LTC, XRP, DOGE, TRX, BNB, BCH, EOS, DAI, POL
Networks
Bitcoin, ERC-20, BEP-20, Litecoin, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, XRP Ledger, EOS, TRC-20 (Tron)
Minimum
Not verified
Maximum
Not verified
Fees
Not verified

Withdrawals

Assets
BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, LTC, XRP, DOGE, TRX, BNB, BCH, EOS, DAI, POL
Networks
Bitcoin, ERC-20, BEP-20, Litecoin, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, XRP Ledger, EOS, TRC-20 (Tron)
Minimum
Per coin (see details) Casino says
Maximum
No maximum stated by the casino Casino says
Processing time · casino says
Not verifiedNo independent measurement exists; we do not run deposit tests.
Independently measured
No measurement

KYC & security

KYC status
Conditional KYC Casino saysIdentity documents can be requested – the documents name no fixed trigger, or thresholds the casino sets.
Conditions in the casino’s documents
Help centre: "Stake's compliance team reserves the right to request any documentation at any given time." Level 1 (country) verification referenced. Binding terms/AML policy blocked.
Operator
Medium Rare N.V., Curaçao Verified
Licence verification
Conflicting informationCuraçao Gaming AuthorityMedium Rare N.V., Curaçao · verified
Two-factor login
2FA documented Casino says
Provably fair games
Not verified
Withdrawal controls
Not verified

Countries

“Available” needs a regulator’s register entry for your country and a served market; a licence alone or a country missing from a restricted list is never shown as available. Using a VPN does not make a casino available. How country restrictions work · restricted-countries dataset.

Sources

Last checked 5 Oct 2026. Factsheet with all fields and sources: Stake factsheet.

From the Top 20 Crypto Casinos (crypto #3, Top 100 #4). Every value carries its evidence level; missing values are “Not verified”.

Mobile experience and customer support

Mobile website
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
iOS app
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Android app
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Languages
ar, en, fi, fr, de, hi, id, ja, ko, pl, pt, ru, zh, es +3 moreCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Live chat
YesCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Support e-mail
Published by the casino (see source)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Telephone support
Not available yetNot available
Support hours
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026

Official channels

Checked 16 Oct 2026: each account is linked from the casino’s own website or its operator’s site. Follower figures only where a public page shows them. Not part of any score.

Terms and conditions

Clauses are quoted from the casino’s current terms. “None flagged” means our terms review found no clause of that type – it is not a guarantee.

Terms and conditions
stake.com/policies/termsNot available · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Withdrawal restrictions in the terms
Crypto deposits must be wagered 100% (1x) before withdrawal or tipping, Minimum withdrawal per coin; fee per coin deducted, Local-currency wager requirement may applyCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
ID-check (KYC) rules
Not available yetNot available
Dormant-account rules
Not available yetNot available
Account-closure rules
Self-service closure in settings, immediate; reactivation by e-mail subject to 24-hour cooling-offCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Bonus restrictions in the terms
Deposit bonus requirement must be completed (or bonus-currency funds used up) before withdrawal; multiplier varies by affiliation and bonus typeCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Unusual terms
Not available yetNot available

Responsible gambling and complaints

Deposit limits
YesCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Loss limits
YesCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Session / time limits
Not available yetNot available
Self-exclusion
Indefinite (minimum 6 months)Casino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Cooling-off / time-out
YesCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 16 Oct 2026 · source
Reality checks
Not available yetNot available
Responsible-gambling tools
deposit limits, loss limits, wager limits, Break in Play (1 day–1 month), product exclusion, self-exclusion (indefinite, minimum 6 months), account closureCasino says · Primary source (casino document) · checked 5 Oct 2026 · source
Complaint channel
Not available yetNot available · checked 16 Oct 2026
Regulatory enforcement records
No sanction found in the regulator records we checkedListed on national blocked-sites lists (a market block, not a sanction): France – ANJ (stake.com) register.Verified · checked 16 Oct 2026

18+. Gambling can be addictive – help and self-exclusion.

Analysis

Stake is ranked 4 of 100 in the SmarterCasinos Top 100 (selection index 79/100 – market presence, not a safety rating). The casino is operated by Medium Rare N.V. (company number 145353) (Curaçao), as confirmed in an official register. Licence: Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) – Active – CGA certificate re-read 23 Oct 2026: 'Application status: Granted', 'License status: Active' (licensed since 09/Jun/2025), approved domains include stake.com. CGA register edition 20 Oct 2026: 'Assessment in progress' (issued 9-Dec-25, expires 9-Jun-26) – renewal assessment pending, not a conflict (decision D21). The CGA does not define this register status. (certificate active, register shows “Assessment in progress” – renewal assessment pending). Cryptocurrencies documented: BTC, ETH (ERC-20, BEP-20), LTC, USDT (ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana), USDC (ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, Solana), DOGE and more.

Sources and verification dates

Status labels: Verified = official register or binding terms · Casino says = the casino’s own pages · Third-party = reputable non-operator source · Not available = blocked or not published. Next review dates are kept per field in the database.

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Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) · about this regulator

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Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)

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