About Stake

Stake casino operates as a comprehensive online betting and casino destination, built to serve players who expect a reliable, well-structured experience across both sports and casino verticals. For users based in India, the platform delivers several distinct advantages.

• Breadth of Sports and Events. The sportsbook covers an extensive range of disciplines, including cricket, football, kabaddi, and numerous international leagues. Markets span pre-match and live betting, with competitive odds and a wide selection of bet types available around the clock.
• Account Security and Data Protection. Stake applies SSL encryption across all data transmissions, protecting personal information and financial details. Account security is further supported through two-factor authentication, giving users an added layer of protection over their balances and personal data.
• Mobile Access for Android and iOS. The Stake mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing players in India to place bets, access casino games, manage deposits, and contact support directly from their smartphones. The mobile experience covers the full functionality of the desktop platform.

Stake was founded in 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with its operational entity registered under the laws of Curaçao. The platform holds a gaming licence issued by the Government of Curaçao, under licence number 8048/JAZ2016-065, which governs its online casino and sportsbook operations.

The Stake head office is associated with Medium Rare N.V., incorporated in Curaçao. Ed Craven, recognised as the primary founder and CEO, has guided the platform’s expansion from a cryptocurrency-native product to one of the most visited online gaming destinations globally.

Since its founding, Stake has grown into one of the highest-volume online gambling platforms in the world, reporting billions of USD in monthly betting volumes. The platform’s promotion strategy has focused heavily on high-profile partnerships, ambassador agreements with internationally recognised athletes and entertainers, and transparent community-facing promotions. These promotions include recurring prize pools, VIP reward structures, and event-based bonuses distributed directly to registered players.

Stake has established a network of partnerships and ambassador agreements with prominent figures across sports and entertainment, contributing to the platform’s global visibility and credibility.

• Drake – Canadian hip-hop artist and long-standing brand collaborator, featured in several high-profile promotional campaigns;
• Everton FC – English Premier League football club, with Stake serving as the club’s official front-of-shirt sponsor from the 2022/23 season;
• Watford FC – English Championship football club, partnered with Stake as a principal shirt sponsor;
• UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) – Stake holds an official partnership with the UFC, one of the world’s largest combat sports organisations;
• Formula 1 – Alfa Romeo / Stake F1 Team – Stake served as title sponsor of the Sauber-operated Formula 1 team, with the team branded as the Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber;
• Israel Adesanya – Former UFC Middleweight Champion and prominent Stake ambassador across global markets;
• Alex Pereira – UFC champion and brand ambassador recognised across multiple weight classes.

The Stake sportsbook covers more than 40 sports disciplines, with markets available for events across all major global leagues and tournaments. Indian players have access to pre-match odds, live betting, and a variety of bet types for each supported sport.

• Cricket – IPL, Test matches, ODIs, T20 internationals, and major domestic competitions;
• Football – Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Indian Super League markets;
• Kabaddi – Pro Kabaddi League and international fixtures;
• Tennis – Grand Slam tournaments, ATP, WTA, and Davis Cup events;
• Basketball – NBA, EuroLeague, and FIBA competitions;
• Table Tennis – International and league-level tournaments;
• Volleyball – Major international leagues and national championships;
• Boxing – Scheduled title bouts and major undercard events;
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – UFC events and select international promotions;
• Esports – CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant tournaments.

The Stake casino hosts thousands of titles sourced from licensed software providers, covering every major category of online casino gaming. Players in India can access the full library immediately after registration.

• Slots – A wide catalogue of video slots from providers such as Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, and Play’n GO;
• Live Dealer Games – Live blackjack, live roulette, live baccarat, and live casino hold’em streamed in real time from professional studios;
• Original Games – Stake Originals including Crash, Dice, Mines, Plinko, and Limbo, developed in-house;
• Blackjack – Multiple variants including classic, multi-hand, and speed formats;
• Roulette – European, American, and French formats, available in both RNG and live dealer versions;
• Baccarat – Standard and speed baccarat tables with varied betting limits;
• Game Shows – Titles such as Crazy Time, Monopoly Live, and Dream Catcher;
• Video Poker – Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, and related variants;
• Crash Games – Fast-format titles where players cash out before a multiplier resets;
• Table Games – Pontoon, Andar Bahar, Teen Patti, and other formats relevant to Indian players.

Stake operates under a gaming licence issued by the Government of Curaçao (licence number 8048/JAZ2016-065), which permits it to offer online casino and sports betting services internationally, including to players in India. Online gambling at the federal level in India is not explicitly prohibited for offshore licenced platforms, and players across most Indian states access such services legally under the current regulatory framework.

• Licencing and Regulatory Compliance. The Curaçao licence requires the platform to adhere to standards covering fair gaming, financial transparency, and dispute resolution. Stake publishes its licence details publicly, allowing any user to verify the operator’s standing.
• Privacy and Data Protection. All user data is handled in accordance with Stake’s published Privacy Policy. Personal and financial information is encrypted during transmission and stored with access controls in place. The platform does not sell user data to third parties.
• Responsible Gambling. Stake maintains a dedicated responsible gambling section, offering tools such as deposit limits, session time limits, self-exclusion, and links to independent support organisations. These controls are accessible directly from the user account dashboard.

Stake provides customer support on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, covering account queries, technical issues, payment questions, and responsible gambling requests. Support is available in English and several other languages through multiple contact channels.

• Live Chat – Available directly on the Stake website and mobile app, accessible after logging in, with response times typically under two minutes;
• Email Support – Users can submit detailed queries to [email protected] for non-urgent matters;
• Help Centre – A comprehensive self-service knowledge base is available at stake.com/help, covering account setup, verification, deposits, withdrawals, and bonus terms;
• Social Media – Stake maintains active channels on X (formerly Twitter) at @Stake and on Telegram, where platform updates and support escalations are accessible.