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Stake.com review: esports betting at a crypto sportsbook
Stake.com was founded in 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani and is run by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curaçao licence. It is a crypto casino with a large sportsbook, and esports is one section of that sportsbook.
Stake.com is not open to everyone: it does not serve Australia, its UK partner site closed in 2025 and the US version, Stake.us, is a separate product. Check your country before you read on.
Our verdict: a big crypto sportsbook with esports on the side. Esports specialists offer more focus; Stake.com suits bettors who want one account for sport, esports and casino.
Founded 2017
Curaçao licence
Crypto-first cashier
By
Amelia Tan
Updated Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
Stake.com in brief
Founded
2017
So what: run by Medium Rare N.V. in Curaçao.
Licence
Curaçao
So what: plus local licences in some markets, such as Brazil and Italy.
Not available
Australia, US, UK
So what: the US gets the separate Stake.us; check your own country first.
Our esports pages
10
So what: ranked on 3 game pages and 7 tournament pages, including BLAST Premier and IEM.
Short answer
Is Stake.com good for esports betting?
It is a solid choice if you bet with crypto and want sport, esports and casino in one account. It ranks below esports-first books such as ThunderPick in our scoring, and it is closed to players in Australia, the US and the UK.
Esports coverage Live
Esports you can bet on at Stake.com
Stake.com is ranked on 10 of our game and tournament pages. Its own esports list can be longer; these are the pages where we compare it.
Compared
Stake.com against other esports bookmakers
For esports alone, ThunderPick is the stronger crypto book; Stake.com wins if you also bet on mainstream sport and casino.
| Bookmaker | Focus | Licence | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stake.com | Casino and sport | Curaçao | Crypto first, some local methods |
| ThunderPick | Esports first | Curaçao | Crypto only |
Licences and payment methods from our provider data and the sources cited in the FAQ, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Payments
Deposits and withdrawals at Stake.com
Crypto is the default: seven coins are tagged for deposits, while card and local bank options depend on your country.
| Method type | Deposit | Withdrawal | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards | Credit Cards | Debit Card | |
| Crypto | Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Crypto, Dogecoin +4 | Bitcoin | Crypto has no chargebacks and a network fee on every transfer; send a small test amount first. |
| Bank and local | Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, CAIXA, PromptPayQR +4 | Not listed | Local rails such as Pix appear only in markets Stake.com serves locally. |
Payment methods as tagged in our provider data on 6 Oct 2026. Methods differ by country and currency; the cashier after login is the final word.
Pros and cons
What speaks for and against Stake.com
What we like
- One account for everything Sport, esports and casino share one balance.
- Wide crypto support Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether, Dogecoin, XRP and more are tagged for deposits.
Worth knowing
- Blocked in several big markets No service in Australia or the UK; the US gets a separate social product.
- Not an esports specialist Esports is one tab in a sportsbook built for mainstream sport and casino.
Who it suits
Is Stake.com right for you?
A good fit if you
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You bet with crypto across sports
One crypto balance covers sport, esports and casino.
Look elsewhere if you
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You mainly bet on esports
Esports-first books put more of their product into esports; ThunderPick is a better fit.
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You live in the UK
Stake.com has no UK licence; William Hill is a better fit.
Our take: Stake.com is a sound crypto sportsbook where esports is one tab among many. If esports is why you bet, start with an esports specialist and keep Stake.com as a second price to compare.
Stake.com FAQ
Is Stake.com legit?
Stake.com is run by Medium Rare N.V. and holds a Curaçao licence. It also has local licences in a few countries. It is not licensed in the UK and does not serve Australia.
Can I use Stake.com in the US?
Not Stake.com itself. US players see Stake.us, a separate social casino product that works differently. Check the law in your state.
What is the minimum age to bet at Stake.com?
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive; see our responsible gaming page for help.
Which esports can I bet on at Stake.com?
Stake.com is ranked on our pages for BLAST Premier, IEM, RLCS, the ALGS and more.
Does Stake.com take card payments?
Crypto is the main method. Card and local bank options such as Pix are tagged only for some markets, so check the cashier after you log in.
Responsible gambling
Bet only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
Esports betting draws a younger crowd than most sports. These points apply to every bookmaker on this site.
Set a deposit limit before the first bet
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