If you know Stake.com for the “betting platform that Drakes likes”, well, you’re off to a good start as the rapper and the betting platform have been open to declare/show their partnership, but I must say, there’s much to like here!
The sportsbook is one of the most exhaustive that I’ve used in recent times, with great odds and the option to stream live matches being a highlight of betting here. What’s more, you get all these on cryptocurrency — YES, Stake is a crypto betting site. Join me as I take you through what’s to like, what stands out, and what could use some refinement.
What’s to Like About Stake
As I have noted above, Stake hits my sweet spot in many ways, and perhaps you’ll find these takeaways well within your alley as well. Getting here, I liked how feature-packed it is; a quick glance at the homepage is enough to reveal just how far (the lengths) Stake has gone to guarantee a wholesome experience.
Let’s skip to the sweet part: Stake.com covers 34+ sports, including esports and novelty markets, such as politics and entertainment! YES, this is where to bet on the US Presidential Election and awards, such as the Oscars.
What’s more, Stake does not miss a beat when it comes to up-to-date coverage of little and well-known sports competitions, like the NFL, NCAA, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, CONCACAF, UEFA Nations League, and CONMEBOL.
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Stake Sports Betting
Carrying on — as evidenced, sports betting is the main focus at Stake, and I have to commend the platform for making the section as engaging as you could ask for! To get here, click on the “SPORTS” tab at the top left menu on the landing page, and you’ll automatically be redirected to the sportsbook lobby.
As you scroll down the sports section, I liked that Stake.us prioritises ease of use! For example, right from the top is a swipeable section highlighting the noteworthy ongoing sports promos and quick link tabs pointing to sports matches with live streams. Then, right below is a search tab. Go further down, and you’ll get live and upcoming matches, all highlighted for you to jump in.
Now that you’re acquainted with what you get in the Stake sports book, how do you place a bet? Well, it’s as easy as it gets. Here’s how:
- Locate the sport (and match) that you wish to be on.
- Select the betting market per your preference — you can click on the (+) button to have a full view of the markets available.
- With your bet slip live, you can choose between the single and multi-bet as you please.
- Lastly, key in your stake and click the “Place Bet” button to submit your bet slip.
- American Football
- Aussie Rules
- Awards
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowls
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Darts
- Entertainment
- eSports
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Futsal
- Golf
- Handball
- Ice Hockey
- MMA
- Motor Sports
- Politics
- Rugby
- Snooker
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Stake Betting Odds
Speaking of odds, Stake.com evidently spots the most competitive prices, even when waged against its close competitors, like MyStake, Roobet, and Fortunejack. And it’s not just the quality of odds you get, as I loved the freedom to change these into various odds formats, such as Decimal, Fractional, American, Indonesian, Hong Kong, and Malaysian.
Sport | Match | Stake | My Stake | Roobet | FortuneJack |
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Stake Comparison Table
Stake Sports Betting Markets
What’s more, Stake.com is just as rich in betting markets to choose from. According to my tests, I found as many as 110+ betting markets per match, and this is not limited to one sport, No! You get this variety in many sports disciplines, including soccer, American football, tennis, boxing, baseball, and MMA, as can be seen below:
- 👉 Football (Soccer) – Match Result (1×2), Double chance, Both teams to score, Halftime/Fulltime, First goal
- 👉 American Football – Match Winner, Handicap, Total, Halftime/Fulltime, Player props
- 👉 Tennis – Match Winner, Correct score, 1st set winner, 2nd set winner, Total games
- 👉 Cricket – Match Winner, Total fours, Most fours, 1st innings over 1, 1st innings over 2
- 👉 Baseball – Match Winner, Total, Handicap, Winner & Total, 1st inning total
Stake Live Events
Colloquially named “Live Events” — Stake’s in-play tab is nothing short of impressive. Getting here, I love that the operator does away with excesses, and you immediately get a list of the live/ongoing matches right off the bat!
From the top, I loved Stake’s neat touch in filter options; for one, click on the drop-down menu labelled “Winner”, and you also get the option to list the live matches per the Handicap or Totals market, a go-to option in finding value bets.
And just below is a scrollable tab listing all the sports (and esports) live, including an indicator of how many matches are active in each — quick-flash green and red arrows that show you how the odds are moving on various betting markets.
According to my tests, I found no bugs while placing live bets! In fact, I’d be bold to say that it’s one of the smoothest systems/interfaces I have used this far.
Useful Betting Features
I must say, Stake.com has a handful of great betting features that give me much control over my bets! Here are a few that are sure to be must-haves in your betting activities:
With the cash out feature, I could take control of bets that seem to be going bad and mitigate losses — i.e., request to withdraw my stake well before the final whistle. What’s more, I found it the ideal option to lock in early profits, which came in handy.
YES, Stake.com has a live streaming option, meaning that I could catch up/watch matches as they unfold on the field in real time. And it’s not just limited to esports, as many sportsbooks would have it; this is available in almost all sports. To enumerate, just look out for matches with the “TV” icon to launch the live stream.
Talking of betting resources, Stake has a blog that boasts/shares insightful information across sporting disciplines, including player and team news. I also loved that they included how-to guides and betting strategies, which were very helpful, to say the least.
Stake Racing Section
I’m happy to report that Stake has a racebook; YES, you can wager on Horse Racing and Greyhound meetings, not forgetting Harness Racing. To get here, simply load the sportsbook on your browser, and from the main menu on your left, scroll down and click on “All Racing” to have a view of the options!
What chiefly caught my attention is how exhaustive Stake is. For Horse Racing, I found just about all the meetings happening today, tomorrow, and over the weekend — whether in Australasia, Asia, Africa, Europe, or the Americas. What’s more, from the top, you get a highlight of the live events, including the markets you can wager, with WIN and PLACE markets taking centre stage.
For an extra touch, the live streaming option is evidently / prominently available here, with the same treatment applied for Greyhounds and Harness Racing.
Stake eSports Betting
If you love eSports, then Stake.com might just be the option for you. While there’s no exclusive section preset for esports, you can access the betting markets for your favourite games right from the left-hand side main menu. Click on this and scroll down to the “All Esports” section. You’ll love that there’s just about every game and matchup/competition that you might think of.
Some of my all-time favourites available here include LoL, Dota 2, Valorant, King of Glory, Rainbow Six, CS2, and Starcraft. Click on any of the esports, and Stake broadly categorised the markets into Live & Upcoming, Outrights, and All. I must also point out that I found coverage of just about all the major competitions, including ESL Challenger League, VCT: Game Changers LATAM, and BB Classic: Warcraft III Reforged, among other regional/international tournaments.
Stake Tips
Now that we’re all caught up on what Stake has to offer sports-wise, I have just the tips to make the most out of your bets at the sportsbook:
- Use Stake filters to manage time: I’m sure you’ve caught up on this by now. Stake prominently uses filters in just about all its sections, and this could be the route to take to save time.
- Consider live betting (and use the live stream option): I loved the Stake live betting section, and its approach is doing away with excesses! What’s more, Stake has the elusive live-streaming option available in many sports; YES, it’s not limited to esports as you would have with many bookmakers.
- Lastly, use the cash out option: Lastly, Stake.com has the cashout feature, and I found this a must-have for gaining more control over my bets. As hinted at earlier, it was crucial at mitigating losses and potentially taking advantage of earlier profits.
Stake Casino
Switching gears, the casino section at Stake promises just as riveting an experience, no matter what games you’re into. What’s more, I loved that I had exclusive and Stake Originals to try out. Here’s a highlight of what to expect in each section:
Stake Originals
As you’d gather, Stake Originals are the brand’s in-house instant win and crash games you ought to try out for yourself. All things considered, these give something extra aside from what you get in the slot section. Some of the captivating titles you will play here include Dice, Limbo, Mines, Plinko and Keno.
Stake Exclusives
Speaking of Stake exclusives, you’ll not find these elsewhere other than here at Stake.com! YES, these are exciting slots made for Stake players only. Some of the most played varieties include Lucky Phoenix, Gates of Heaven, Jewel Bonanza and Drac’s Stacks.
Enhanced RTP
With enhanced RTP, you get a much better deal for each slot you play at Stake. As you might have guessed, the casino offers higher RTP on slots so that you get more winnings for the money you spend. There are lots of slots to play at Stake, so enhanced RTP is definitely going to come in handy when you are down on your luck.
Slots
With 3000+ titles to choose from, Stake is definitely the casino to be playing when you are in the mood for slots. Pick some of the best titles from all the top providers and enjoy how well they play as you spin the reels.
Among the game providers you can expect to find powering the casino include Pragmatic Play, Evolution Gaming, No Limit City, Push Gaming, and Play n Go. These come with a whole host of exciting titles, such as Gates of Olympus, Sweet Bonanza, Wanted Dead or a Wild, Le Bandit and Zeus vs Hades: God of War.
- Evolution Gaming
- Thunderkick
- RelaxGaming
- Quickspin
- Push Gaming
- NoLimit City
- Endorphina
- Big Time Gaming
- BGaming
- NetEnt
- Playtech
- Apricot
- Pragmatic Play
- Play'n GO
- Hacksaw
- Gamomat
- Yggdrasil Gaming
- ELK Studios
- Boongo
- GameArt
- Betsoft
- Red Tiger Gaming
- Spinomenal
- ISoftBet
- Wazdan
- True Lab
- Blueprint
- Belatra
- Habanero Gaming
- OneTouch
- Golden Hero Group
- Caleta
Stake Casino with Live Dealers
Live dealers are a part of online casino gaming that really puts you in the middle of the action. I emphatically liked that you get plenty of live dealer tables and game shows to choose from at Stake. All the staples for live gaming can be found in Stake’s live lobby.
Simply click on “Live Casino” from the menu on the left, and you will find the full list of games playable, where you will find rooms for blackjack, roulette, mega roulette, dragon tiger, Andar Bahar, and Texas Hold’Em. Besides these, you also have game shows like Gonzo’s Treasure Map, Football Studio and Funky Time.
How to Sign Up at Stake?
Signing up at Stake is easy-peasy! In testing, the Stake registration took 3 minutes MAX, and I was all set up to enjoy the casino/sportsbook offering. You can also opt to complete registration via your social media accounts, such as Google, Twitch, or Facebook, which is much easier.
Stake Registration Bonus
While Stake does not have a traditional welcome bonus, there’s an assortment of bonuses that you can claim with the Stake promo code, which was crucial in building up my bankroll.
- Max. Amount: $/€3,000
- Percentage: 200%
- Min. Deposit: $/€50
- Bonus code:
- Wagering: 40x
Stake Community
Stake has a thriving online community thanks to its member forum. Click on the “Forum” button, and you will get many amazing conversations on casino games and sports.
I can proudly proclaim that this thriving community is nothing like you see on other betting sites and will definitely pique your interest. By and large, members talk about all sorts of topics, from tips to new games and game hacks that help you win more.
Stake Sponsorships
One of the things that have made Stake such a popular brand is the number of sponsorships the brand has taken on since its inception. The company sponsors a wide array of sports and athletes, and it’s almost like you see it everywhere you turn.
Among these, you have sponsorships for musician Drake, the MMA fighter Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, and Kun Aguero, as well as the Everton team in the English Premier League and Enyimba in the Nigerian top flight. Stake even has an F1 team, having partnered with the Alfa Romeo team as the title sponsor.
Payment Methods
Stake started out as a strictly crypto casino and offers a whole gamut of cryptocurrencies with which to make your payments. In recent years, the casino has also introduced fiat money options that let you use your credit cards or e-wallets to purchase crypto at the site. To enumerate, among the crypto coins accepted at the site are Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether, Litecoin, Tron, and Bitcoin Cash.
Payment Method | Deposit Minimum | Deposit Maximum | Time for Deposit | Minimum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Maximum | Time for Withdrawal | Taxes |
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Bitcoin | no limit | no limit | Instant | 0.0002 BTC | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 0.00007 BTC |
Litecoin | no limit | no limit | Instant | 0.04 LTC | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 0.0005 LTC |
Dogecoin | no limit | no limit | Instant | 30 DOGE | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 1.5 DOGE |
Ethereum | 0.001 ETH | no limit | Instant | 0.004 ETH | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 0.0005 ETH |
BitcoinCash | no limit | no limit | Instant | 0.02 BCH | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 0.00001 BCH |
Ripple | no limit | no limit | Instant | 20 XRP | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 0.0001 XRP |
Tron | no limit | no limit | Instant | 30 TRX | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 1 TRX |
EOS | no limit | no limit | Instant | 2 EOS | no limit | up to 30 minutes | 0.1 EOS |
Stake Licence
Stake is a licensed betting platform that holds registration from the jurisdiction of Curacao. That is to say, this gives the site the green light to offer all kinds of online gaming solutions. Members can also view the site’s registration information by clicking the licensing badge at the page footer, which reveals all the licensing and regulatory information about the site.
More Info About Stake
Stake took the global gambling world by storm when it first launched in 2017.
The site was among those that introduced crypto gambling to a wider audience. In its years of operation, Stake has, by and large, managed to make a name for itself as one of the most dependable and exciting sites for gamblers online.
Set up by business partners Ed Craven of Easygo and Bijan Tehrani, the site chose big-name sponsorships as the vehicle for its stardom, and this worked like a charm. Since its launch, Stake has gone from an unknown to becoming a major player in online gambling circles, a feat that is not easily achieved.
Stake Contacts
There are several Stake contacts to reach support through, namely:
- Live chat 24/7
- Email: support@stake.com
- X: https://x.com/Stake/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StakeCasino/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stake/
- Phone: N/A
Stake Customer Support Service
Stake has top-notch customer service, and you will not have to wait long for your query to be addressed. The live chat is the fastest support option on the site, but you also have email support and the platform’s X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook accounts to which you can turn.
While live chat and social media will get you prompt replies, email support may have you waiting for up to 48 hours, which might be an inconvenience in some instances.
Stake Mobile – Android and iOS Apps
Stake’s mobile platform is identical to the PC site, and you will not notice any changes in interface or menu selections. All the great features of the PC site are included on the mobile version but with optimisation to make them even easier to use on a smaller screen.
While there has yet to be a Stake app, we have to give credit for the excellent build you find on the mobile site. Count on the Stake mobile version to give you the best of on-the-go gaming even before the app launches.
FAQ
Is Stake safe or not?
Stake is safe and has licensing from the jurisdiction of Curacao. All things considered, the site offers casino and sports betting options that follow licensing guidelines and keep players safe according to its licensing obligations.
Is my money safe in Stake?
Yes, Stake.com is evidently a reputable brand that you can trust with your money, and the payouts are also timely.
Is Stake a secure crypto betting platform?
Yes, Stake is fitted with SSL encryption and 2-factor authentication, which makes it secure. As a result, your information is safe when you play at Stake.
Is Stake online provably fair?
Yes, Stake.com is provably fair, casing point; its in-house games (Stake originals), by and large, allow players to independently audit the results of each round to guarantee/verify fairness.
How to put money on Stake?
If you’d like to put money on Stake, you can do so by going to the deposit section located in your account, choosing your preferred cryptocurrency payment method, and following the instructions.
Can you play with fiat money at Stake?
No, you cannot use fiat money to play at Stake. Be that as it may, the casino lets you buy cryptocurrency with your fiat money if you don’t have any via the integrated Moonpay exchange.
What is the average withdrawal time at Stake?
Given that these are via cryptocurrencies, Stake withdrawals are near instant and can take up to 2 hours in case of delays.
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