Stake Review 2026 — Trust Score 81/100

Editorial Verdict

Stake holds five active gambling licences including a Curacao Gaming Authority licence under the new CGA framework and four Latin American market authorizations, operating under Medium Rare N.V. from Curacao. Founded in 2017, Stake has grown into one of the highest-traffic crypto gambling platforms globally, distinguished by its UFC partnership, Drake sponsorship, and provably fair original games. The platform operates a genuine hybrid payment model accepting both cryptocurrency and fiat methods — 35 deposit options spanning traditional cards, bank transfers, and over 20 cryptocurrencies. BetRank's independent evaluation places Stake in the EXCELLENT tier, with strong Offer Quality and payment performance offset by the absence of any Tier 1 licence (the UKGC licence was surrendered in March 2025), a documented security breach, and no independent RTP auditor.

BetRank Trust Score Breakdown

Core Trust

Stake's Core Trust rating reflects the fundamental tension between product innovation and regulatory depth. The Curacao CGA licence under the new framework represents an improvement over the legacy system, but remains Tier 2 in BetRank's hierarchy. Four additional Latin American licences (Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico) expand market coverage but do not provide Tier 1 consumer protections. No independent RTP auditor has been identified. BetRank classifies the terms and conditions as fair, with no predatory clauses detected. Provably fair technology on original games provides genuine transparency. The March 2025 UKGC licence surrender removed the platform's only Tier 1 authorization.

Offer Quality

Stake achieves a solid Offer Quality rating through broad vertical coverage and a large game catalogue. The platform features 73 providers with an estimated 3,000-5,000 titles from 14 Tier 1 studios. The live casino runs on three providers: Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play Live, and Bombay Live. Five active verticals — casino, live casino, sportsbook, esports, and crypto — provide product breadth matching Tier 1 operators. Stake Originals, the platform's proprietary provably fair games, add exclusive blockchain-verifiable content. The sportsbook with UFC and Premier League partnerships provides mainstream sports coverage.

Payment Reliability

Stake supports 35 deposit methods and 14 withdrawal methods, operating a genuine hybrid model combining fiat (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer) and cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, SOL, XRP, BCH, USDT, USDC, and others). Crypto withdrawals process within two hours with zero fees. The hybrid model is a material differentiator — few operators serve both fiat and crypto players at this scale. Small withdrawal fees apply on certain methods.

Licensing and Regulatory Trust

Stake holds five gambling licences. The primary licence is from the Curacao Gaming Authority under the new CGA framework. Additional authorizations cover Peru (MINCETUR), Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. The operating entity is Medium Rare N.V., registered in Curacao. The parent company is listed as Medium Rare N.V. / Easygo Entertainment.

The most significant regulatory event in Stake's history is the March 2025 surrender of its UK Gambling Commission licence, which removed the platform's only Tier 1 authorization. The UKGC licence had provided UK players with enhanced consumer protections; its absence means Stake now operates entirely under Tier 2 and regional licences. BetRank's database records no formal regulatory fines. However, a major security incident occurred in September 2023: a hack attributed to the Lazarus Group resulted in approximately USD 41 million in cryptocurrency losses. The incident is documented in the operator's curated assessment. The platform continued operations and reportedly covered affected player losses.

Game Offering and Software

Stake operates five verticals: casino, live casino, sportsbook, esports, and crypto. The casino features 73 providers with an estimated 3,000-5,000 titles. Fourteen Tier 1 providers include NetEnt, Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Red Tiger, Games Global, Big Time Gaming, Blueprint Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming, Nolimit City, Push Gaming, Relax Gaming, Quickspin, and Thunderkick.

Stake Originals are the platform's signature feature — proprietary games including Crash, Dice, Plinko, and Mines built on provably fair algorithms that allow blockchain-based verification of each round's fairness. This technology provides a transparency layer unavailable at most traditional operators.

The live casino runs on three providers: Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play Live, and Bombay Live. The sportsbook holds official partnerships with the UFC and various Premier League clubs, providing mainstream sports legitimacy. Esports coverage spans major competitive gaming titles. The platform interface supports 16 languages. No native mobile application is available — access is through mobile browsers.

Bonuses and Promotions

Stake's welcome offer provides a 200% deposit match up to USD 2,000 with 40x wagering requirements. BetRank classifies the terms as fair. The VIP programme is Stake's primary ongoing promotional mechanism: a 15-level system from Bronze to Obsidian with progressive rakeback that applies across both casino and sportsbook wagering. The progressive rakeback structure provides increasing returns at higher levels, incentivising loyalty through mathematical advantage rather than one-time bonuses. Daily, weekly, and monthly bonuses are available at VIP levels. The VIP programme's inclusion of sportsbook wagering in rakeback calculation distinguishes it from casino-only loyalty systems.

Payments and Withdrawals

Stake supports 35 deposit methods and 14 withdrawal methods, combining fiat and cryptocurrency options. Fiat deposit methods include Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer, PIX, MuchBetter, Interac, and SEPA. Cryptocurrency options include BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, SOL, XRP, BCH, USDT, USDC, BNB, TRX, DAI, and others — plus MoonPay and Coinbase integrations for fiat-to-crypto conversion. Crypto withdrawals process within two hours with zero fees. Small fees may apply on certain fiat withdrawal methods. No documented maximum withdrawal limit applies. The 35 deposit methods represent one of the widest payment selections in BetRank's database.

Customer Support

Stake provides 24/7 live chat support with human agents and maintains an on-site FAQ section. Phone support is not available. The live chat is the sole direct contact channel. The 24/7 human agent availability and responsive approach are documented in the operator's curated assessment. The platform serves multiple markets with the interface available in 16 languages. The single-channel support model limits formal dispute documentation options, though the responsive human chat provides adequate coverage for routine queries.

Responsible Gambling Tools

Stake offers self-exclusion as its primary responsible gambling tool. Deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, and reality check notifications are not currently available. The operator is not registered with any responsible gambling organization — no GamCare, GamStop, or equivalent affiliation since the UKGC licence surrender. The absence of deposit limits is a significant gap in the responsible gambling toolkit — this is the most fundamental player protection tool.

The March 2025 UKGC licence surrender means GamStop protection is no longer available to UK players. The responsible gambling infrastructure operates under the requirements of the Curacao CGA and four Latin American regulators, which mandate less comprehensive protections than Tier 1 jurisdictions. BetRank classifies the responsible gambling provision as limited, reflecting the tool gaps and the absence of any Tier 1 regulatory mandate.

Strengths and Limitations

Stake's principal strengths are product innovation, payment breadth, and brand recognition. The hybrid fiat-crypto model with 35 deposit methods provides exceptional accessibility. Provably fair Stake Originals offer blockchain-verifiable fairness. The 15-level VIP with progressive rakeback across casino and sportsbook provides genuine loyalty value. UFC and Premier League partnerships build mainstream credibility. Seventy-three providers with 3,000-5,000 games ensure catalogue depth. Five active verticals provide maximum product breadth. Sub-two-hour crypto processing with zero fees is competitive.

The limitations are concentrated in regulatory depth and security. The UKGC licence surrender in March 2025 removed the only Tier 1 authorization. The September 2023 hack with approximately USD 41 million in losses raises security concerns. No independent RTP auditor has been identified. No deposit limits are available. Recurring KYC complaints are documented. No native mobile application exists. No GamStop or equivalent responsible gambling affiliation. Small withdrawal fees apply on certain methods.

Final Verdict

Stake combines a genuine hybrid fiat-crypto payment model, provably fair original games, 73 providers with 3,000-5,000 titles, five active verticals, and a 15-level VIP with progressive cross-vertical rakeback into one of the most feature-rich gambling platforms available. These strengths are offset by the March 2025 UKGC licence surrender, a USD 41 million hack in 2023, no independent RTP auditor, limited responsible gambling tools, and no native mobile application. Stake is suited for experienced players who value hybrid payment flexibility, provably fair technology, and VIP rakeback over Tier 1 regulatory protections.