Stake Review for India: Casino, Sports Betting and Payments in 2026

Stake at a glance: our verdict

The Stake casino earns its reputation with a huge library, its own provably fair games and one of the most generous recurring prize programmes in the industry. Cricket coverage is deep, from international T20s to franchise leagues. The weak spots for Indian players are payments and regulation: Stake is built around cryptocurrency, local INR methods vary by account, and the platform holds an offshore Curaçao licence rather than any Indian licence. There is also no classic welcome bonus — the value comes from raffles, races and the VIP programme instead.

Key facts about Stake

How registration works

Opening an account takes a couple of minutes and only needs an email address, a username and a password, plus a tick confirming that you are at least 18. Identity checks (KYC) come later — usually before your first sizeable withdrawal — so it pays to have your PAN or Aadhaar card and a proof of address ready.

1. Open the sign-up form Choose “Register” on the Stake website; returning players use the Stake login form instead.
2. Enter your details Email, username and a strong password; a referral code is optional. “Continue With Google” and other sign-in options are also offered.
3. Secure the account Confirm your email and switch on two-factor authentication in the security settings.
4. Set limits before you play Decide on a budget and use the responsible-gaming tools if you need them.

The full walkthrough, including KYC levels and common mistakes, is in our Stake registration guide.

Promotions currently listed on Stake

Unlike many casinos, Stake does not advertise a fixed first-deposit match, and a Stake promo code from a third-party site does not add one. Its promotions page focuses on recurring prize pools that every active player is entered into automatically, plus short sports offers tied to specific leagues.

• $75,000Weekly Raffle, 15 winners
• $100,000Daily Races, top 5,000
• $150,000Wheel Wars per month

Weekly Raffle. You earn one ticket for every $1,000 wagered on sports or casino. The draw takes place every Saturday at 14:00 GMT (19:30 IST).

Daily Races. Every bet moves you up a 24-hour leaderboard; the top 5,000 players share $100,000.

Cricket offers. During India's T20I series against the West Indies (4–17 October 2026), Stake runs “Early Six You Win”: if your pre-match pick hits a six in the first over but loses the match, the bet is paid as a winner up to $25.

Details, terms and the logic behind each prize pool are covered on our Stake promotions page.

Sports betting on Stake

The sportsbook covers dozens of sports with pre-match and in-play markets. For Indian bettors the highlight is cricket betting: international Tests, ODIs and T20Is, the IPL and overseas T20 leagues, with markets on the match winner, top batter, total runs, sixes and many player props. Odds are shown in decimal format by default.

• Singles and multis — combine selections from different matches into one bet.
• Live betting — odds update ball by ball; trackers and streams appear on selected events.
• Cash out — settle selected bets early for the amount shown.
• Boosts and refunds — limited-time sports promotions on chosen leagues.

A step-by-step guide to bet types, odds and live betting is in our Stake sports betting review.

Stake casino

Stake's casino lobby holds thousands of titles from studios such as Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Play'n GO, NetEnt, Nolimit City and Evolution, whose tables fill the live casino. Games can be filtered by provider, category and popularity, and most slots offer a demo mode, so you can learn the mechanics before playing for money.

What sets Stake apart is Stake Originals — in-house games such as Plinko, Mines, Dice, Limbo and Crash. They run on a provably fair system: each result is generated from a server seed, your client seed and a nonce, and you can verify every round yourself.

*Provider default values; the RTP actually configured is shown in each game's info panel.

Slots

Stake slots: Megaways, bonus buys, cluster pays and classic three-reel games.

Live casino

Andar Bahar, Teen Patti, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows.

Aviator

Aviator is Spribe's crash game with two simultaneous bets and auto cash-out.

Mines

Pick tiles on a 5×5 grid and decide when to cash out.

Plinko

In Stake Plinko you drop a ball through pegs with adjustable rows and risk.

Deposits and withdrawals for Indian players

Stake was designed around cryptocurrency, and crypto remains the most consistent way to move money in and out. Players can deposit Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether (USDT), Litecoin, Dogecoin, Solana, XRP, TRON and other coins, and choose to display their balance in INR. For Indian accounts the cashier may also show local options such as UPI or bank transfer, processed by third-party payment providers. Availability, minimum amounts and fees change, so the cashier is the only reliable source.

Before you deposit: make sure the method you use is in your own name, double-check crypto networks and addresses, and expect a KYC request before a large first withdrawal.

Step-by-step instructions are in our Stake deposit guide.

Stake on mobile

Stake does not publish a native app in Google Play or the App Store for India. Instead, the mobile website works like an app: it adapts to small screens, keeps you logged in and gives you the full casino, sportsbook and cashier. You can add it to your home screen in a few taps on both Android and iPhone.

1. Android Open Stake in Chrome, tap ⋮ and choose “Add to Home screen” or “Install app”.
2. iPhone and iPad Open Stake in Safari, tap Share and select “Add to Home Screen”.

Avoid unknown APK files. Files labelled “Stake APK” on third-party websites are not distributed by Stake and can contain malware.

More detail, including system requirements and troubleshooting, is in our Stake app guide.

VIP club and rakeback

Stake's loyalty system is driven purely by wagered volume. Progress starts at Bronze after $10,000 in total wagers and continues through Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels. Each step unlocks more benefits:

• Bronze and up: weekly and monthly bonuses, rakeback and a level-up bonus.
• Silver and up: bonuses grow with your activity.
• Platinum I and up: daily bonus or reload.
• Platinum IV and up: a dedicated VIP host and tailored offers.

Rakeback returns a small share of the house edge on every bet regardless of the outcome. Remember that VIP rewards reflect how much you wager — they should never be a reason to bet more than you planned. See the Stake VIP club guide for the full tier table.

Licence, security and legal status

Stake is operated by Medium Rare N.V., and the Stake licence is issued by the Curaçao Gaming Authority. This is an offshore licence: Stake is not licensed by any Indian authority. In August 2025 India passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which prohibits online money games and their promotion, and several states have their own gaming laws. Whether and how these rules affect you depends on where you live, so check them before you play — this review is not legal advice.

Customer support

Support is available around the clock through live chat on the website — usually the quickest route — and by email at support@stake.com. The help centre answers most questions about verification, deposits, withdrawals and betting rules without contacting anyone. Live chat agents work in English and several other languages. Contact options are summarised on our contacts page.