Pros
- Beautiful on all devices.
- Fast deposits and withdrawals.
Cons
- Forced address re-use.
- High minimum withdrawal.
- Some slots display in USD.
- Table games are not great on mobile.
BCH
BTC
DOGE
EOS
ETH
LTC
TRX
XRPStake came from the team at Primedice, one of the oldest and most trusted crypto gambling sites. Stake has long been one of the best crypto dice sites and has a fantastic sportsbook.
Slots
Range: Massive, over 1400 slots available to play.
The slots run smoothly – although can be a little slow to load on your mobile device – and your balance updates with each spin, making everything easy to keep track of.
Frustratingly, a lot of Stake’s slots default to US Dollars. When you start a game you can click a dropdown menu and select Bitcoin, however this isn’t available across the whole range.
Live dealer
Range: Medium, 37 live tables available.
The live dealer tables are run through three providers – Evolution Gaming, Ezugi and Playtech.
All run well across desktop and mobile and are enjoyable to play. Maximum and minimum bet limits are displayed across each game, making it clear to the player which games are best for them.
Table games
Range: Small.
When clicking on the tables games section the player is presented with the live table options as well, which is frustrating but could be there to mask Stake’s small range. The games work great on desktop, but some don’t translate well to mobile with the player having to constantly scroll up and down to get a bet on and watch the game.
The games themselves all work well and are fun.
The minimum bet is extremely low on Blackjack (1 Satoshi) which is great if you want to work out a strategy or are a beginner.
Transactions
Unique deposit addresses: Not available.
Confirmations before play: 1.
Withdrawal time: Instant.
Player-to-player transfer: Available.
You can deposit with any of the hundreds of cryptos supported by Coinswitch and have it converted to any of the half a dozen main coins of your balance.
We love the max withdrawal button which saves you from having to enter your full balance down to 8 decimal places, although the minimum you can withdraw is 2 m฿, which is high.
Customer service
Customer service channels available: Live chat and community chat.
Speed of replies: Nearly instant.
Accuracy of replies: Good, staff are well trained and knowledgeable.
Real-life customer service test
Question: Hi, how many confirmations does a deposit need before I can bet on it? Answer:
It depends on a coin you deposit actually.
Kindly check the list below to see how many confirmations is needed for your deposit to be credited to your balance:
BTC: 1 confirmation
ETH: 12 confirmations
LTC: 6 confirmations
DOGE: 6 confirmations
BCH: 2 confirmations
XRP: 1 confirmation
TRX: 1 confirmation
EOS: 1 confirmation
Notes: The agent responded quickly, with an easy-to-read answer which covered my question.
Privacy and security
Information required at signup: Email address.
2-factor authentication: Available.
Crypto Gambling Awards
Geo-targeting
Players in the following countries are geo-blocked by Stake:
- Australia
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- France
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Italy
- Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of)
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
- Czech Republic
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
Bonuses
Stake runs a VIP program where you can earn rakeback, weekly & monthly bonuses and level-up bonuses (awarded when you progress up a level).
The bonuses ramp up the higher ranked you get (starting at bronze and ending at diamond). Keeping tabs on your current status is easy using the tracking bar, which is clear and beautifully designed.
Stake will also add random promotions to your account and notify you via email – always a welcome surprise!
Overall
The casino at Stake is good if you’re looking for a place to play slots. The live casino offering and table games are enjoyable, but you will find a wider and more mobile-friendly range elsewhere.
The low minimum bets make Stake a great place for beginners, especially as your funds can be used on their strong sportsbook and dice game.
About BitEdge
I am a sports bettor returning 4% profit.
I have been living on crypto since 2013.
