Dimitri Dimitrov
by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on June 26, 2024
Last updated on July 17, 2026
MEDIUM RARE N.V. (FOUNDED BY ED CRAVEN AND BIJAN TEHRANI; CEO MLADEN VUCKOVIC)
Stake Casino Review
Curacao Licensed
Responsible Gambling Index: AVERAGE
T&C Apply. 18+. Gamble responsibly.
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Stake is one of the largest crypto casinos and sportsbooks, founded in 2017 and operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curacao licence, known for its Stake Originals. This independent Stake review examines its games, crypto-and-fiat banking, fast payouts and responsible gambling provision.
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Licensing & Operator Transparency
Licensed Operator
Regulated by Curacao
✓ Licensed
OperatorMedium Rare N.V. (founded by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani; CEO Mladen Vuckovic)
FairnessGames from providers including Hacksaw Gaming, Play n GO and Relax Gaming, plus exclusive in-house Stake Originals.
SSL EncryptionActive
Curacao
Curacao
Since 2017
Active

Operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curacao Gaming Authority licence (OGL/2024/1451/0918). Stake also runs locally licensed operations in some markets. Curacao standards are lighter than MGA or UKGC. Confirm the regional licence from the site footer.

Responsible Gambling Index — Proprietary Gamblers Connect Score
Poor Concern Average Great Exceptional
8 / 12 criteria met  —  RGI Methodology →
Average
Meets basic standards but has notable gaps
8/12
✓Self-Exclusion
✓Underage Gambling Prevention
✓Responsible Gambling Policy
✓Access Account History
✓Ethical & Responsible Marketing
✓Deposit Limits
✓Wagering Limits
✓Session Limits
✗Reality Check
✗Loss Limits
✗Self-Assessment
✗Budget Calculator

GC Responsible Gambling Index header shows a placeholder tier (GC page body states the RGI is not yet finalised). Stake is a very large, established Curacao-licensed crypto operator with provably fair Originals and responsible gambling tools. Reconcile the 12 criteria and confirm the official tier on the live RG page; any low placeholder tier is likely inaccurate for a brand of this scale.

Payments & Banking
Cryptocurrency
9 options
BitcoinEthereumLitecoinTetherSolanaDogecoinTronRipple20 plus coins
Deposits: Instant
Withdrawals: Fast (after blockchain confirmations)
Limits: High limits
Credit & Debit Cards
3 options
VisaMastercardMaestro
Deposits: Instant
Withdrawals: Region-dependent
Limits: Confirm caps
E-Wallets
2 options
Apple PayGoogle Pay
Deposits: Instant
Withdrawals: Region-dependent
Limits: Confirm caps
Bank Transfer
3 options
SEPASEPA InstantPix
Deposits: Instant
Withdrawals: Region-dependent (SEPA, Pix)
Limits: Confirm caps
Min Deposit: Confirm minimum deposit
Max Withdrawal: Near-instant crypto deposits; withdrawals processed quickly once blockchain confirmations complete. Fiat options also available.
KYC Required: KYC required for larger withdrawals and fiat. Fast, reliable payouts.
The Gaming Ecosystem
Online Slots Live Casino Table Games In-house (Stake) Poker Room Instant Win Bingo
Online Slots

Slots from Hacksaw Gaming, Play n GO, Relax Gaming and others.

Live Casino

Live dealer tables, including Stake-branded live tables.

Table Games

Blackjack, roulette, baccarat and other table game variants.

Exclusive
In-house (Stake)

Stake Originals are a signature feature: provably fair in-house games including Crash, Mines, Plinko and Dice.

Poker Room

Video poker and Hi-Lo; no dedicated peer-to-peer poker room confirmed.

Instant Win

Crash, Plinko, Mines and other instant games.

Bingo

Jackpot slots available.

Sportsbook
This casino does not offer a sportsbook
Sports betting is not available at this operator.

Customer Support

Live Chat✓ 24/7 — Not formally disclosed response
Phone Support✗ Not Available
Knowledge Base✓ Comprehensive
Chatbot Pre-Screen✓ None
Response Times (Tested)
Live ChatNot formally disclosed
Languages Supported
Many languages (confirm regional list)
Final Verdict

Stake is one of the largest crypto casinos and sportsbooks in the world, founded in 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani and operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curacao licence, with locally licensed operations in some markets. It is best known for its Stake Originals, a suite of provably fair in-house games including Crash, Mines, Plinko and Dice, alongside over 3,000 third-party games from studios such as Hacksaw Gaming, Play n GO and Relax Gaming, plus a full sportsbook. Banking spans more than 20 cryptocurrencies plus fiat via cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA and Pix, with near-instant crypto deposits and fast payouts. Curacao player-protection standards are lighter than MGA or UKGC, but Stake is a very large, established operator with provably fair mechanics and responsible gambling tools, and any low placeholder responsible gambling tier is likely inaccurate for a brand of this scale. Draft, pending GC review.

Frequently Asked Questions6 Questions

Stake is one of the largest and most established crypto casinos, operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curacao licence with locally licensed operations in some markets, provably fair Originals and responsible gambling tools. Curacao standards are lighter than MGA or UKGC, so read the terms, but it is a large, reputable operator.

Stake was founded in 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani and is operated by Medium Rare N.V.; Mladen Vuckovic is the CEO.

Provably fair in-house games unique to Stake, including Crash, Mines, Plinko and Dice, which players can independently verify.

Crypto deposits are near-instant and withdrawals are processed quickly once blockchain confirmations complete; fiat options are also available.

More than 20 coins including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether, Solana, Dogecoin, Tron and Ripple, plus fiat via cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA and Pix.

Yes, Stake runs a full sportsbook covering a very wide range of sports and esports with live betting and cash-out.

Dimitri Dimitrov
Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.