Stake passes our safety check. Below we show the license, how it ranks against the other casinos we track, real complaint cases and what players report.
Our verdict on Stake
Our verdict: Stake is legit. It holds a verifiable license and has a solid safety record.
- Safety Index 7.9/10, higher than 55% of the casinos we track.
- Mid-level license from CuraƧao Gaming Authority: valid, with lighter supervision.
- Terms rated fair: no clauses that let the casino keep winnings without reason.
- Running since 2017: 9 years of track record.
Does Stake have a valid license?
Stake is licensed by CuraƧao Gaming Authority (CuraƧao).
CuraƧao reformed its licensing in 2023: the CuraƧao Gaming Authority now licenses operators directly and requires a complaint procedure. Supervision is still lighter than in Malta or the UK, so independent safety data matters more.
How safe is Stake?
CasinoGuru gives Stake a Safety Index of 7.9/10 ("Above average").
That ranks Stake #93 of 215 casinos we track, safer than 55% of them.
AskGamblers gives Stake a CasinoRank of 9.5/10.
Stake is not on any casino blacklist we track.
Does Stake pay out? Player complaints
Stake has 8 player complaints on CasinoGuru.
That is fewer complaints than 52% of the casinos we track.
Are the Stake terms fair?
CasinoGuru rates the Stake terms and conditions as fair: we found no clauses that would let the casino withhold winnings without a good reason.
What do players say about Stake?
On Trustpilot Stake has 3.9/5 from 12,081 reviews.
That is better than the typical casino we track (2.5/5).
What Stake does well
- Unique games
- Nicely explained VIP program
- Live chat 24/7
- Unlimited withdrawals
- Fast deposits/withdrawals
- Excellent VIP system
Where Stake falls short
- Live chat only after registration
- T&Cs not fully translated
- Some providers regionally restricted
- House games harder to win than competitors
- Not card-friendly for deposits
- Low RTP reported
Player protection tools at Stake
Stake offers 6 of 10 player protection tools: deposit limits, wager limits, loss limits, cool-off periods, self-exclusion and a self-assessment test.
Who owns Stake?
Stake is operated by Medium Rare N.V and has been running since 2017.
Stake is one of the biggest online casinos by revenue, so it can afford to pay large wins.
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How to check Stake yourself
- Click the CuraƧao license seal in the Stake footer: it should open a page on the regulator's own domain with the license number and company name.
- Check that the company on the register matches the operator named in the Stake terms.
- Start with a small deposit and a small withdrawal to test how quickly Stake pays.