Stake.us is an online casino, licensed by No gambling licence: operates as a sweepstakes promotion.
Non autorisé en France : nous ne faisons donc aucune promotion auprès des lecteurs francophones.
Cette page n'est pas encore disponible en Français. Version English affichée.
Nous pouvons percevoir une commission si vous vous inscrivez via les liens de cette page. Cela n'influence jamais nos notes éditoriales. Transparence affiliation · 18+. Les jeux d'argent comportent des risques. Jouez de manière responsable.
Licence: No gambling licence: operates as a sweepstakes promotion — medium · 4 documented controversies
3 game categories · 12 original games
Fiat: USD · Card on-ramp via Gold Coin packages purchased with fiat (card) and crypto per secondary sources; not verified on site.
Withdrawal speed not documented · Fees: Official help centre states Stake Cash crypto redemptions require the account balance to cover 'any applicable fee'; fee schedule not published in the articles read. · Minimum withdrawal documented
KYC: required-at-withdrawal — Official help centre has an Account & Verification collection ('How can I verify my account?') and requires a 2FA or emailed code at redemption. Secondary sources: government ID photo + selfie required before redeeming Stake Cash prizes. Exact KYC trigger point not verified in official T&Cs (stake.us/policies/terms returns 403 to automated fetch).
Wagering documented: 3x playthrough of the free Stake Cash received with a purchase/bundle before it can be redeemed (official help centre) · Terms linked · Rakeback/VIP: VIP club with 15 ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum I-VI, Diamond I-V, Obsidian. Entry at Bronze = 10,000 SC or 20bn GC wagered; Obsidian = 1bn SC or 2 quadrillion GC (2m GC played = 1 SC of progress). Rewards: instant rank-up bonuses, Weekly Boosts released Saturdays 12:30 UTC via the official VIP Notices Telegram channel, random-date monthly bonuses, daily Reloads for Platinum+ lasting 14-42 days by rank, and Rakeback (a percentage of tokens used to play returned; rate set by rank/VIP host).
Browser only / undocumented
Joueurs US
US-only social/sweepstakes casino (Gold Coins play-for-fun; Stake Cash redeemable for crypto prizes). Official help centre (help.stake.us article 8513660, read 2026-09-17) lists the platform as NOT available in: WA, NY, NV, KY, ID, MI, VT, CT, WV, PA, RI, DE, NJ, MD, MT, LA, AZ, TN, CA, IL (20 states). NEXT.io's legal page (2026-09-11) additionally listed IN and ME as excluded — discrepancy unresolved, treat IN/ME as uncertain. Age 21+ per NEXT.io. Illinois accounts moved to redeem-only after the Feb 2026 IGB cease-and-desist; Florida still listed as available despite the Aug 2026 AG lawsuit — recheck.
Joueurs français
US-only product; not offered to France (or any non-US market). Stake.com is the separate international brand.
Restriction lists change without notice. Always check the operator's current terms before depositing.
Fiat: USD
Card purchases via Gold Coin packages purchased with fiat (card) and crypto per secondary sources; not verified on site.
Gold Coin package purchase with cryptocurrency (official help centre documents crypto purchases and supported crypto networks)
Inconnu
Fees: Official help centre states Stake Cash crypto redemptions require the account balance to cover 'any applicable fee'; fee schedule not published in the articles read.
Minimum: 40 SC
Official help centre has an Account & Verification collection ('How can I verify my account?') and requires a 2FA or emailed code at redemption. Secondary sources: government ID photo + selfie required before redeeming Stake Cash prizes. Exact KYC trigger point not verified in official T&Cs (stake.us/policies/terms returns 403 to automated fetch).
Even where identity checks are not required at signup, an operator can request documents at any time under its anti-money-laundering obligations, typically when you withdraw.
Stake.us operates under a licence from No gambling licence: operates as a sweepstakes promotion. Stake.us is not a licensed real-money casino and does not hold a gaming licence in any US state. It runs a dual-currency sweepstakes model, using Gold Coins for play and Stake Cash that can be redeemed for prizes, which is how it operates in states without licensed online casino. Eleven states passed statutory bans on that model during 2025 and 2026, and Stake.us is unavailable in 21 states as a result. The absence of a licence here is the structure of the product, not a gap in our research.
Stake.us requires identity verification before a withdrawal is paid. Official help centre has an Account & Verification collection ('How can I verify my account?') and requires a 2FA or emailed code at redemption. Secondary sources: government ID photo + selfie required before redeeming Stake Cash prizes. Exact KYC trigger point not verified in official T&Cs (stake.us/policies/terms returns 403 to automated fetch). Whatever the default policy, every licensed operator retains the right to request documents under its anti-money-laundering obligations, and that request usually arrives at the moment you try to take money out.
Not verified; official site blocked the fetcher. On fees: Official help centre states Stake Cash crypto redemptions require the account balance to cover 'any applicable fee'; fee schedule not published in the articles read. Secondary sources: minimum 40 Stake Cash for cash/crypto redemption and 10 SC for gift-card redemption. Official help article 'Redeeming Rewards' confirms a redemption minimum exists and that a fee may apply, but does not state the figure — value remains medium confidence. Processing time and settlement time are different things: an operator can approve a withdrawal in seconds and still leave you waiting for the blockchain to confirm it.
Los Angeles City Attorney sued Stake.us and Evolution Gaming alleging illegal online gambling.
29 août 2025 · Source
Illinois Gaming Board and AG issued cease-and-desist letters to 65 sweepstakes operators; Stake.us moved Illinois accounts to redeem-only mode.
5 février 2026 · Source
Florida Attorney General sued Stake and VGW plus payment processors alleging illegal gambling and deceptive practices (FDUTPA), seeking to halt Florida operations and recover losses.
Arizona and Maryland regulators issued cease-and-desist letters to sweepstakes operators including Stake.us in 2025.
1 janvier 2025 · Source
It operates on a sweepstakes model in the United States, using virtual currencies rather than direct real-money wagering, and is unavailable in several states.
Online casinos are not authorised in France: the Autorité Nationale des Jeux does not licence this activity and has had administrative blocking powers since 2022. Stake.us also lists France among its restricted jurisdictions.
Yes. Verification is required before a withdrawal is paid, so completing it when you open the account saves you waiting later.
It holds a licence from No gambling licence: operates as a sweepstakes promotion. Check the footer of the operator's own site for the current details, since licences are reissued and transferred.