Stake and Betsson are often shortlisted together. Below we compare them on what decides whether a casino is worth your deposit: safety, bonus terms, payments, games and what players report.
Safety and licensing: Stake vs Betsson
Betsson is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 8.8/10 against 7.9/10 for Stake.
Stake is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, while Betsson holds a license from Malta Gaming Authority and Spelinspektionen. European licenses come with stricter player-protection rules than offshore ones.
CasinoGuru lists 8 player complaints against Stake and 12 against Betsson; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
Stake has terms rated fair, while Betsson's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
Stake offers new players 200% up to 1000 USD. Betsson offers 100% up to 100 EUR + 50 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for Betsson (35x). Check the bonus terms at Stake before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
Stake lists 19 deposit methods (11 of them crypto) and Betsson lists 16 (0 crypto). 5 methods work at both. They include Visa, Maestro, MasterCard and Apple Pay.
Only Stake takes Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin. Only Betsson takes Neteller, Paysafecard, Skrill and PayPal. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Crypto and e-wallet withdrawals take 0-1 hours at both casinos once approved.
Withdrawal methods and limits
Stake lists 15 withdrawal methods and 28 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
Betsson lists 14 withdrawal methods and 10 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
Games and customer support
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
Stake is run by Medium Rare N.V. and has been operating since 2017. Betsson is run by BML Group Ltd. and has been operating since 2003. Betsson has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
Stake offers 6 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, self-exclusion, cool-off, self-assessment test). Betsson offers 8 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, time limit, self-exclusion, cool-off, reality check, self-assessment test).
Deposit limits and self-exclusion are the two tools worth having before you play anywhere.
What players say
On Trustpilot Stake scores 3.9/5 (12,081 reviews) and Betsson 1.2/5 (215 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
Stake or Betsson: which should you choose?
Overall, Stake is the stronger casino on our data (4.1/5 against 3.9/5). Choose Stake if you want the higher overall rating, better player reviews and fairer terms. Choose Betsson if you want a higher safety score. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that Stake and Betsson accept players from your country before you register.
- Read the wagering and maximum bet rules of the bonus you plan to claim.
- Make sure your preferred withdrawal method is available, not just the deposit method.
- Have your ID documents ready; both casinos can ask for verification before the first withdrawal.
- Set a deposit limit in your account settings before you start playing.