Stake.com is one of the most widely recognized names in crypto-powered online gaming and sports betting. Founded by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani and operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curaçao Gaming Control Board license, Stake has grown from an ambitious startup into what it now calls the world's largest crypto betting platform — a claim backed by its daily trading volume, its roster of high-profile sports partnerships including Formula 1, UFC, and Premier League clubs, and a game and betting library that spans thousands of titles across slots, live dealer, provably fair Originals, and a deep sportsbook covering more than 45 sports and a full esports vertical.

What makes Stake different from most crypto betting platforms is its philosophy on rewards. Where competitors lead with a traditional deposit match bonus — a flashy headline number locked behind a 30x or 40x wagering requirement — Stake is built around a loyalty-first model that returns real value through ongoing rakeback, weekly and monthly bonuses, daily races, prize raffles, and a tiered VIP Club that scales from Bronze through to Obsidian. The platform's stance is that consistent players should be continuously rewarded rather than given one front-loaded offer that erodes in value as soon as the wagering requirement math is done.

Referral code SHIMA is the key that unlocks Stake's best available new player welcome package in 2026: a 200% welcome bonus on your first qualifying deposit and 5% rakeback starting immediately from registration. This guide covers exactly what those benefits mean and how to claim them, how rakeback works and why it matters more than most players initially realize, a thorough breakdown of Stake Originals, the sportsbook, the VIP Club structure, the weekly and daily competitions, payments, security, and everything else you need to know before creating an account.

Entering SHIMA during registration at Stake.com unlocks two distinct benefits that activate separately and serve different purposes.

The first is the 200% welcome bonus on your qualifying first deposit. This is a deposit match — Stake matches your deposit at 200%, up to $3,000. A $100 deposit becomes $300 in total available balance. A $500 deposit becomes $1,500. A $1,000 deposit becomes $3,000. The bonus is applied at registration with SHIMA and activates when you make your first qualifying deposit. Review Stake's current bonus terms on their website for the specific wagering requirement and minimum deposit threshold applicable at the time you register, as these can be updated periodically.

The second benefit activated by SHIMA is 5% rakeback, which begins earning on your wagers from day one. Unlike the deposit match, rakeback is not a one-time offer — it is an ongoing return mechanism that applies to every qualifying bet you place across all game types on Stake: Stake Originals, slots, live dealer tables, sportsbook, and esports markets all contribute. Rakeback at Stake is calculated based on the house edge applied to each wager rather than on net loss. The formula is: wager amount × house edge × rakeback percentage = your rakeback on that bet. On a $500 slot wager with a 4% house edge, the house edge component is $20. At 5% rakeback, $1 comes back to you on that bet regardless of whether you won or lost. Across a full session of meaningful wagering volume, rakeback accumulates into a consistent return that requires no specific game outcome — you earn it on every qualifying bet, win or lose.

The structural comparison with a deposit match is worth understanding clearly. A 200% match bonus of $3,000 sounds large, but bonus funds come with a wagering requirement. If the requirement is 40x the bonus amount, a player receiving the full $3,000 bonus would need to wager $120,000 before a single dollar of that bonus becomes withdrawable. Given house edges of 3–5% on typical slot titles, the expected mathematical loss during $120,000 of wagering is $3,600 to $6,000 — potentially exceeding the bonus value itself. Rakeback, by contrast, is earned continuously and credited without a playthrough conversion requirement at the 5% tier unlocked by SHIMA. Both benefits together represent a genuinely strong new-player package: the deposit match gives you a meaningful immediate boost to your starting balance, and the 5% rakeback creates a permanent return layer on ongoing play.

Registration on Stake.com takes less than two minutes. Go to stake.com and click the Register or Sign Up button. You will be asked to provide a username, email address, date of birth, and password. During the registration flow, there is a field for a referral or promo code — enter SHIMA in this field before completing sign-up. The code must be entered during registration; it cannot be applied to an existing account after sign-up is complete.

Confirm your email address to activate the account. Your 5% rakeback is linked to the account from this point and will begin accumulating on qualifying wagers once you start playing.

To activate the 200% welcome bonus, make your first qualifying deposit using a supported payment method. The bonus is then applied to your account balance per Stake's current bonus terms. Check the Promotions section of your account after depositing to confirm the bonus has been credited.

Stake requires KYC — identity verification — for all players. This is a departure from many crypto betting platforms that allow anonymous or low-KYC play. Stake's KYC process requires a government-issued photo ID, a selfie, and proof of address. Verification is typically required before withdrawals are processed and may be requested at other points. Players should complete KYC promptly to avoid delays when withdrawing.

For players in jurisdictions where Stake is available, the platform accepts registrations from most countries globally, with the notable exceptions of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, and France. Always verify your country's status on Stake's current restriction list before registering, and ensure compliance with local laws.

Stake.com launched in 2017 and grew rapidly on the back of its Stake Originals — a suite of in-house provably fair games that offered transparent, verifiable outcomes at house edges as low as 1%. The platform's early audience came largely from crypto-native communities who valued the combination of instant crypto payments, provably fair verification, and an interface built for speed rather than the bloated aesthetics of legacy online gaming platforms.

By 2019, Stake had expanded significantly into traditional slots and live dealer games. By 2021 its sportsbook had become one of the more competitive crypto sportsbook products available. By 2023 and into 2024, Stake had signed a title sponsorship for the Stake F1 team (Alfa Romeo / Kick Sauber), become an official UFC partner, and secured a presence with multiple Premier League football clubs — partnerships that placed the Stake name in front of mainstream global sports audiences.

As of 2026, Stake.com serves players across more than 100 countries, supports over 20 cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals alongside fiat options via MoonPay, and hosts more than 3,000 games from 50+ providers. Its Trustpilot profile shows tens of thousands of reviews, and it holds a reputation among independent review platforms as one of the more player-friendly and transparent operations in the crypto gaming space — not without criticism, but consistently acknowledging and resolving legitimate complaints rather than ignoring them.

Stake is operated by Medium Rare N.V. under Curaçao Gaming Control Board licensing, with additional registrations in Latin American markets including Brazil. While a Curaçao license does not provide the consumer protections of a UK Gambling Commission or Malta Gaming Authority license, Stake's eight-year operational track record, consistent payment history, and responsive public complaint resolution provide substantial supplementary evidence of legitimate operation.

Stake Originals are the platform's crown jewel and the games most directly associated with Stake's identity. These are in-house developed games available exclusively on Stake, built with provably fair cryptographic verification at their core. Every Stake Originals game uses SHA256 seed hash verification: a server seed hash is committed and published before each round begins, the full server seed is revealed after the round completes, and any player can independently verify — using freely available cryptographic tools — that the outcome was generated by the pre-committed seed and could not have been altered. This is categorically stronger than trusting a third-party RNG certification, as it requires no trust in any authority beyond the public mathematics of SHA256.

Stake Originals offer house edges starting at 1% — translating to RTPs of up to 99% — making them statistically among the most player-favorable games available on any major gaming platform globally.

Crash is Stake's most iconic Original and one of its highest-volume games. A multiplier starts at 1x and climbs continuously. Players must cash out before the multiplier crashes. Cash out at 3x on a $100 bet and you receive $300. Miss the crash and you lose your bet. The combination of simplicity, speed, and the social element of watching a multiplier rise makes Crash one of the most live-streamed games in crypto gaming. Auto cash-out allows players to set a predetermined multiplier target that triggers automatically, enabling systematic play without manual timing.

Mines presents a grid of tiles concealing a set number of hidden mines. Players reveal tiles one by one, accumulating a growing multiplier with each safe pick. A mine ends the round and loses the stake. Before starting, players choose how many mines are hidden — between 1 and 24 — which determines the probability of each safe pick and the corresponding multiplier progression. High mine counts produce steep multipliers at the cost of short expected survival. The in-game seed verification tool is accessible throughout play, allowing players to confirm outcome integrity at any point mid-session.

Plinko drops a ball through a triangular pin grid, with players selecting the number of rows (8 to 16) and a volatility setting that determines how spread the distribution is across the payout slots at the bottom. Low volatility clusters outcomes near the center for more frequent smaller wins. High volatility produces outcomes more frequently at the extreme ends of the grid, where the largest multipliers sit.

Dice is the archetypal crypto betting game in its Stake implementation: players choose a target number between 2 and 98, and select whether the outcome rolls over or under that number. The probability of winning is directly set by the target — a wider zone toward the center gives a higher probability at a lower multiplier; a narrow zone at the extremes gives a low probability at a high multiplier. The relationship between probability and multiplier is transparent and mathematically predictable.

Limbo is a single-number multiplier game: the player selects a target multiplier, the system generates a random result, and the player wins if the result is equal to or greater than the target. The higher the target multiplier, the lower the probability of winning and the greater the payout if successful.

HiLo presents a sequence of playing cards. The player predicts whether the next card will be higher or lower than the current one. Probabilities and multipliers adjust dynamically based on the current card value. Players can chain correct predictions to multiply their running multiplier before cashing out.

Dragon Tower is a multi-level tower game where players advance upward through progressively harder levels by picking the correct egg out of the available options on each floor. The difficulty and multiplier scale as height increases. Missing the correct pick at any level ends the round.

Pump is a crash-format game built around an expanding balloon visual: the balloon inflates and the multiplier grows, with players cashing out before it bursts. The core mechanic mirrors Crash but with a distinct interface and feel suited to players who respond differently to visual formats.

Snakes is inspired by the Snakes and Ladders board game. Players roll a dice and move across a 12-space board. Each space holds either a multiplier or a snake. Landing on a snake ends the game and loses the stake. The number of snakes on the board is configurable before starting — more snakes means higher risk and higher potential multipliers. The maximum possible payout is 1,851,776x the wager, placing Snakes among the highest theoretical ceiling games anywhere on Stake.

Drill is the newest addition to the Stake Originals lineup, released in January 2026. The game centers on drilling into layers at configurable risk, with multipliers determined by depth reached before an obstacle terminates the round.

Blackjack, Baccarat, and Roulette round out the traditional table game Originals, each with provably fair verification and the same low house edge philosophy that defines the Originals suite.

Stake's third-party slot library exceeds 3,000 titles from more than 50 software providers. The average slot RTP on Stake is approximately 96%, which is at or above the industry average for comparable platforms. Provider representation covers the full spectrum of major studios — Play'n GO, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming, Push Gaming, Thunderkick, Relax Gaming, Pragmatic Play, NoLimit City, Betsoft, Microgaming, Evolution (through exclusive game show content), and many others.

Popular titles available include Gates of Olympus and Sugar Rush from Pragmatic Play, Wanted Dead or a Wild and Hand of Anubis from Hacksaw Gaming, Fire in the Hole xBomb from Nolimit City, Razor Shark from Push Gaming, and dozens of exclusive titles developed specifically for the Stake platform by partner studios. Stake-exclusive slots offer content unavailable on other platforms and typically feature branding and mechanics calibrated specifically for Stake's player base.

The game browser includes filters by provider, game category, RTP range, volatility, and theme. A dedicated New Releases section updates as fresh titles are added, typically multiple per week. Recently played games are saved in the account interface for quick access.

Slots contribute to VIP points accumulation and rakeback calculation, making them fully integrated into Stake's loyalty ecosystem rather than being treated as a separate product category.

Stake's live dealer section hosts more than 100 real-time tables powered primarily by Evolution Gaming and Pragmatic Play Live — the two most widely trusted live studio providers in the industry. The section covers every major table game format: multiple variants of blackjack at stakes ranging from $0.50 per hand to $10,000+ at high-limit tables; European, American, and Speed Roulette; Baccarat and Speed Baccarat; Casino Hold'em and Three Card Poker; and a selection of Evolution Game Shows including Crazy Time, Monopoly Live, Lightning Roulette, PowerUp Roulette, Mega Ball, Dream Catcher, and Gonzo's Treasure Hunt.

Crazy Time is the most popular live Game Show on Stake by play volume — a wheel-of-fortune format with four bonus rounds including Coin Flip, Cash Hunt, Pachinko, and the Crazy Time wheel itself, where multipliers of up to 20,000x have been recorded on individual spins. Lightning Roulette adds random multiplier strikes of 50x to 500x on individual numbers each round before betting closes.

Live dealer play counts toward VIP points accumulation at the same rate as slots, contributing fully to tier progression and rakeback earning.

Stake's sportsbook is one of the most fully featured crypto sportsbook products available and represents a genuine alternative to dedicated sports betting sites rather than a token secondary product. Over 45 sports are covered with both pre-match and live in-play markets, and the margin on top-tier leagues — the English Premier League, NBA, NFL, UFC main events, and Grand Slam tennis — sits at approximately 3–4%, which is competitive with the better-priced operators in the traditional sportsbook market and meaningfully lower than the 6–8% margins common on comparable crypto platforms.

Sports covered include football (soccer), American football, basketball, ice hockey, tennis, cricket, rugby union, rugby league, boxing, MMA/UFC, darts, snooker, golf, baseball, volleyball, handball, table tennis, badminton, beach volleyball, Futsal, water polo, Australian Rules football, lacrosse, field hockey, Alpine skiing, ski jumping, biathlon, cross-country skiing, cycling, surfing, motorsports (F1 and others), horse racing, greyhounds, and esports. Politics and entertainment markets — including elections, award ceremonies, and reality television outcomes — are also available as a niche but regularly updated specials category.

Bet Builder allows players to combine multiple selections from the same match into a single multi-bet. For example, building a football bet that combines the match winner, both teams to score, and a specific player to be booked into one leg at combined odds. Bet Builder is available across major football leagues and selected other sports.

Cash Out is available on pre-match and live bets — partial or full — allowing players to lock in a profit or cut a loss before the event concludes. Cash Out value updates in real time based on current event status and market movements.

Live Streaming is available on selected events including UFC fights, soccer matches, basketball games, and other major fixtures. Streams display live odds on-screen alongside the event. The live streaming library is not as extensive as dedicated sportsbooks like bet365, but covers the highest-profile events that drive the majority of betting volume.

Odds Boosts are available daily across most major leagues and sports, enhancing the stated price on selected markets above the standard line. Boosts are typically available on the highest-profile matches and fights for that day's schedule. UFC-specific boosts and enhanced odds are a recurring weekly feature, reflecting Stake's official UFC partnership and the UFC audience's strong overlap with Stake's existing user base.

Profit Boosts and Insurance promotions are available on the sportsbook during major events. Insurance on selected markets pays out losing bets as a bonus credit under defined conditions — for example, money-back if a football match ends in a draw when you backed one of the teams.

In-Play betting is fully integrated with live statistics, match timelines, and score trackers displayed alongside betting markets. The in-play interface updates continuously and allows rapid market switching without page reloads.

Sports wagers earn VIP points at a rate of 3 points per $1 wagered — three times the rate earned on game wagers — meaning sportsbook bettors progress through Stake's VIP tiers faster than pure game players at equivalent financial volume.

Stake's esports product covers the major competitive gaming titles at tournament level: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, and Overwatch. Coverage spans major international tournaments including CS2 Majors, The International (Dota 2), Valorant Champions Tour, League of Legends World Championship, and others.

Markets available per match include match winner, map winner, total maps, first blood, total kills in a map, pistol round winner, handicap, and various player-level performance markets on the largest events. The breadth of per-event market coverage is consistent with dedicated esports betting sites rather than a generic sportsbook bolt-on.

Esports-specific promotions have appeared on the platform during major tournament windows — a $50,000 raffle for betting on the StarLadder Budapest CS event was active during the most recent major, alongside an overtime payout promotion that refunded bets if a selection lost in the final map during overtime. These event-specific offers are announced via the Promotions page and the Stake Telegram channel.

Like sports bets, esports wagers earn VIP points at the elevated rate of 3 points per $1 wagered, contributing to faster tier progression for players who favor competitive gaming markets over game-based play.

The Stake VIP Club is the backbone of the platform's long-term value proposition and is consistently cited in independent reviews as one of the strongest loyalty programs in the crypto gaming space. The program operates across 15 levels organized into named tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum I through Platinum VI, Diamond I through Diamond V, and Obsidian at the top. Point thresholds for each level are published on the VIP page, with Bronze unlocking at 10,000 points.

Points are earned on every wager: 1 point per $1 wagered on games (Originals, slots, live dealer), and 3 points per $1 wagered on sports and esports. Points never expire, and each time a new level is reached, a one-off level-up bonus is automatically credited to the account based on recent wagering volume.

The benefits that unlock progressively through the tiers are as follows.

Rakeback unlocks at Bronze and is paid on all qualifying wagers from that point forward. Rakeback is claimable from the VIP dashboard every 30 minutes, giving players frequent access to the accumulated return rather than requiring a weekly or monthly wait. The rakeback percentage increases as tier level advances.

The 5% rakeback activated by SHIMA is available from registration — before reaching the Bronze tier — meaning new players with the SHIMA code benefit from rakeback on their very first bets rather than needing to wager $10,000 to enter Bronze first. This is a meaningful advantage over the default path where a new player without a code would need to hit Bronze before any rakeback begins.

Weekly Bonus unlocks at Silver. Each Saturday, a weekly bonus is distributed to Silver-tier and above players based on the previous 7 days of wagering volume and current VIP rank. The bonus is delivered via a link in Stake's private VIP Telegram channel. The weekly bonus scales from modest amounts at Silver up to thousands of dollars at higher tiers for players with substantial wagering volume.

Monthly Bonus also unlocks at Silver and operates similarly — a larger bonus based on 30 days of wagering and VIP tier, delivered by email once per month. Monthly bonuses are meaningfully larger than weekly bonuses for the same player at the same tier, as they reflect a full calendar month of accumulated activity.

Daily Reload Bonus unlocks at Platinum IV. This is a fixed bonus claimable every 24 hours with no additional requirement beyond the VIP status. Daily bonuses at the Platinum and Diamond tiers represent one of the most tangible proofs of Stake's VIP program quality — a guaranteed daily return regardless of session activity that compounds significantly over monthly and annual timeframes for high-tier members.

Dedicated VIP Host also unlocks at Platinum IV. The host is assigned via Telegram or email and provides personalized support, priority withdrawal processing, bespoke bonus arrangements, and direct access to the Stake team for account-level decisions. At Diamond and Obsidian tiers, the VIP host relationship is more substantial, with individually negotiated bonuses, invitations to Stake-hosted events, and the kind of customized treatment that large-scale dedicated sportsbooks reserve for their highest-volume accounts.

The VIP Club's progression model rewards consistent play with genuinely escalating benefits, and the combination of daily, weekly, and monthly bonuses alongside ongoing rakeback means that active higher-tier members are receiving multiple distinct return streams simultaneously.

Stake runs a continuous schedule of competitive promotions that add a prize-pool overlay to standard play — providing additional EV on top of the base rakeback and VIP structure for players who qualify.

Daily Race is the flagship ongoing promotion. Every 24 hours, Stake distributes $100,000 among the top 5,000 players on the daily leaderboard. Leaderboard position is determined by wagering volume across all game types and sportsbook markets during the 24-hour period. Every qualifying bet contributes automatically — there is no separate opt-in required. The top daily finisher can receive $20,000 or more from a single day's race. For players already wagering at volume, the Daily Race converts existing play into an additional prize layer at no incremental cost.

Weekly Raffle distributes $75,000 among 15 lucky winners every Saturday. Players earn one raffle ticket for every $1,000 wagered across games or sportsbook during the week — tickets accumulate automatically based on wagering volume. At the end of the week, 15 winners are drawn live, each receiving $5,000. The odds of winning scale with wagering volume, rewarding active players with proportionally more entries.

Stake vs. Eddie runs weekly, with Stake co-founder Ed Craven playing a selected game on stream and attempting to reach a target multiplier. Players who beat Eddie's multiplier on the same game during the week share a $30,000–$50,000 prize pool. The event is streamed live and creates one of the more distinctive community-engagement mechanics in the platform space — a founder-level participation that reflects the community-first ethos Stake has maintained since launch.

Originals Ascent is a weekly competition on a featured Stake Originals game. Players work to reach designated multiplier targets across the week, competing for a share of a $20,000–$40,000 prize pool based on their ranking among all participants who hit qualifying multipliers.

Conquer the Casino selects new third-party games each week and rewards the week's largest payout (Big Wins prize) and the highest multiplier (Lucky Wins prize) from players who wager on the featured titles.

Challenge Chase names an exclusive game each week. Ten players who share their bet slips from that game receive $200 each. This is a simple, accessible competition that requires no minimum wager and delivers guaranteed prizes to ten participants.

Great Stake Community Raffle requires a $40 qualifying wager on any slot, live game, or Original to enter a draw for a share of $50,000.

Stake Telegram Challenges are daily events hosted in Stake's official Telegram channel, accessible to members of the Telegram community, with a variety of challenge formats and reward structures updated every 24 hours.

Esports Promotions are event-specific, appearing during major tournament windows. Recent examples include a $50,000 raffle for esports wagers during the StarLadder Budapest CS event and an overtime payout insurance on the same tournament.

Stake's payment infrastructure is built on crypto as the default and fastest channel, with fiat access available through MoonPay for players who need it.

Cryptocurrency support covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin, Tron (TRX), Solana, Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano, Avalanche, Chainlink, and more than 20 tokens in total across multiple blockchains. Crypto deposits are credited immediately upon blockchain confirmation. Crypto withdrawals are typically processed in under five minutes, making Stake one of the fastest-paying platforms for crypto users.

Fiat deposits and withdrawals are processed through MoonPay, which supports credit and debit card purchases, Interac (Canada), and PayPal in supported regions. Fiat transactions carry MoonPay's processing fees, which vary by payment method and region, and are slower than crypto. Players who can use crypto should do so for the best speed and cost experience.

There is no minimum deposit requirement at Stake beyond what is practical for the payment method's network fees. Players can deposit very small amounts of crypto and begin playing immediately.

Stake uses bank-grade TLS encryption across its entire platform. Two-factor authentication is available and recommended for all accounts — supported via Google Authenticator and compatible apps. Anti-fraud software, automated behavioral monitoring, and firewall infrastructure add layers of protection beyond basic SSL.

All Stake Originals games provide SHA256 seed hash verification — the server seed hash for each round is committed before the round begins, the full seed is revealed afterward, and the verification tool is built into each game's interface, requiring no third-party tool download. Third-party slots and live dealer games are verified by their respective providers' RNG certifications.

Stake is verified by the Crypto Gambling Foundation in addition to its Curaçao Gaming Control Board license.

Responsible gambling tools available include deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly), loss limits, session time limits, reality checks at configurable intervals, cooling-off periods, and full self-exclusion. BetBlocker integration is available for players who want third-party account-level blocking across multiple platforms simultaneously. Stake's responsible gambling section is accessible from the account settings and is consistently maintained.

Stake.com has a native iOS app available in supported regions, downloadable via the App Store. Android users access the full platform through the mobile browser, which is built on HTML5 and provides the same complete feature set as the desktop version — all game categories, full sportsbook, live dealer, Stake Originals, VIP dashboard, and promotions — without a dedicated app download. The mobile browser experience is consistently rated as smooth and fast by independent reviewers, with load times and interface responsiveness comparable to native app performance on current hardware.

All Stake Originals — Crash, Mines, Plinko, Dice, Limbo, HiLo, Dragon Tower, Pump, Snakes, Drill — are fully playable on mobile with touch-optimized controls. Live sportsbook in-play betting, including live score tracking and market switching, functions without compromise on mobile.

Customer support is available 24/7 via live chat and email. The live chat connects to a live agent for most account and technical queries and is accessible directly from the account interface on both desktop and mobile.

Stake.com is not available to players in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, France, and a number of additional restricted jurisdictions. Players in Canada can access Stake.com but should note that Ontario is specifically restricted — Stake does not hold an iGaming Ontario license and is not available to Ontario residents. The full and current restriction list is maintained on Stake's website and should be checked before registering. Always ensure compliance with local laws and regulations before creating an account.

What is the Stake referral code for 2026? The Stake referral code is SHIMA. Entering it during registration activates Stake's best available new player welcome package: a 200% bonus on your first qualifying deposit and 5% rakeback on qualifying wagers from day one.

Where do I enter the Stake referral code SHIMA? The referral code field is presented during the account registration process on Stake.com. Enter SHIMA before completing sign-up. It cannot be applied to an account that has already been registered without a code.

What does the 200% welcome bonus mean? Stake matches your qualifying first deposit at 200%. A $100 deposit gives you $300 in total balance; a $500 deposit gives $1,500; a $1,000 deposit gives $3,000. The bonus is subject to Stake's current bonus terms, including wagering requirements, which are listed on the Promotions page and should be reviewed before depositing.

What is rakeback on Stake? Rakeback is a return of a percentage of the house edge applied to your wagers. It is calculated per bet: wager × house edge × rakeback rate = your rakeback on that bet. It is earned on every qualifying wager across games and sportsbook regardless of win or loss outcome. The 5% rate unlocked by SHIMA begins from registration and is claimable from the VIP dashboard every 30 minutes.

How does the Stake VIP Club work? The VIP Club has 15 levels from Bronze to Obsidian. Points are earned at 1 per $1 on game wagers and 3 per $1 on sports and esports wagers. Bronze unlocks at 10,000 points and activates rakeback, weekly bonuses, and monthly bonuses. Higher tiers progressively unlock daily reload bonuses, a dedicated VIP host, and escalating weekly and monthly bonus amounts. Points never expire and each new level triggers a one-time level-up bonus.

What are Stake Originals? Stake Originals are Stake's in-house provably fair games: Crash, Mines, Plinko, Dice, Limbo, HiLo, Dragon Tower, Pump, Snakes, Drill, Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat. They feature house edges starting at 1% (RTPs up to 99%) and use SHA256 seed hash verification that allows any player to independently confirm outcome fairness for every round.

What sports can I bet on at Stake? Stake's sportsbook covers more than 45 sports including football, basketball, American football, ice hockey, tennis, cricket, rugby, boxing, MMA, UFC, F1, darts, snooker, golf, baseball, horse racing, greyhounds, Alpine skiing, biathlon, cycling, and esports (CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Valorant, Rocket League, CoD, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch). Politics and entertainment specials are also available.

What is the Daily Race? The Daily Race distributes $100,000 among the top 5,000 players on a wagering volume leaderboard every 24 hours. All qualifying bets across games and sportsbook contribute automatically to leaderboard position with no separate opt-in required.

What is the Weekly Raffle? The Weekly Raffle distributes $75,000 among 15 randomly drawn winners every Saturday. Players earn one ticket per $1,000 wagered on games or sportsbook during the week. Tickets accumulate automatically.

Does Stake support crypto withdrawals? Yes. Stake supports withdrawals in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, USDT, USDC, XRP, Dogecoin, Tron, Solana, BNB, and 20+ other tokens. Crypto withdrawals are typically processed in under five minutes.

Is Stake available in the US? No. Stake.com is not available to players in the United States. The Stake.us platform is a separate sweepstakes-format product serving US players with virtual currency rather than real-money wagering. This guide refers to stake.com only.

Does Stake have KYC? Yes. Stake requires full KYC verification for all players, including a government-issued photo ID, selfie, and proof of address. Verification is required before withdrawals are processed. Players should complete KYC promptly to avoid delays.

Stake referral code SHIMA activates Stake's strongest new player package for 2026: a 200% welcome bonus on your qualifying first deposit and 5% rakeback beginning immediately, applied to every qualifying wager across all platform sections without waiting to reach a VIP tier. Enter SHIMA during registration — it cannot be applied after the fact.

Behind the code is one of the most fully realized crypto betting platforms operating in 2026: 3,000+ third-party slots from 50+ providers, 100+ live dealer tables powered by Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live, and the Stake Originals suite — Crash, Mines, Plinko, Dice, Limbo, HiLo, Dragon Tower, Pump, Snakes, Drill, and more — built with SHA256 provably fair verification and house edges starting at 1%. A sportsbook covering 45+ sports including football, basketball, UFC, F1, cricket, darts, and horse racing, with Bet Builder, Cash Out, live streaming, and 3–4% margins on major leagues. Full esports coverage across CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, LoL, and others with event-specific promotions. The $100,000 daily race, $75,000 weekly raffle, Stake vs. Eddie weekly competition, Originals Ascent, and a continuous promotions calendar that rewards active players daily. The VIP Club running from Bronze to Obsidian with rakeback, weekly and monthly bonuses, daily reloads at Platinum IV+, and a dedicated VIP host at the higher tiers. Crypto withdrawals in under five minutes. Full KYC required. Available in 100+ countries, not available in the US, UK, Australia, Netherlands, or France.

Register with SHIMA, deposit to activate your 200% bonus, and your 5% rakeback begins earning from your first bet.

Online gaming and sports betting involve financial risk. Never wager more than you can afford to lose. The 200% welcome bonus is subject to Stake's current bonus terms and wagering requirements — review these on Stake's website before depositing. Rakeback is based on the house edge applied to qualifying wagers, not on net loss outcomes. Stake.com is operated by Medium Rare N.V. under a Curaçao Gaming Control Board license. Not available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, France, Ontario (Canada), and additional restricted jurisdictions — verify your country's status on Stake's website before registering. Always comply with local laws and regulations regarding online gaming and betting before participating. Responsible gambling tools including deposit limits, loss limits, session limits, cooling-off, and self-exclusion are available in your account settings. You must be 18 or older to register. If gambling is negatively impacting your life, seek support from a responsible gambling organization in your jurisdiction. This article is for informational purposes only.