Stake.com is hands-down the largest crypto sportsbook in the world, famous for UFC and Drake sponsorships, football club deals, and massive global marketing. It’s a hybrid Web2.5 platform — centralized operations, but fully crypto-native in payments. For degens, it’s the closest thing to a “crypto Bet365” with insane brand power and liquidity.
📜 Background & Reputation
- Launched in 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani under Easygo Gaming.
- Licensed in Curaçao, with a UK-facing version under a partnership with TGP Europe.
- Global reputation: billions wagered, millions of users, aggressive sponsorships.
- High-profile ambassadors: Drake streams on Stake, UFC official betting partner, Everton FC and Watford FC shirt deals.
- Known for being the “crypto sportsbook that went mainstream.”
🚀 Features
- Huge sports coverage: football, NBA, NFL, UFC, cricket, tennis, esports, and niche markets.
- Live betting with slick interface and competitive odds.
- Casino side with slots, live dealer games, and Stake Originals (in-house provably fair games).
- VIP program with rakeback, reload bonuses, and personal account managers for high rollers.
- Fast crypto deposits and withdrawals (BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, XRP, TRX, BNB, USDT).
- Mobile-first experience, smooth UX across devices.
🛡️ Safety and Risks
Strengths
- Massive liquidity and betting limits — whales can play here.
- Crypto-native with instant deposits and fast withdrawals.
- Licensed and regulated in multiple regions.
- Sponsorships prove brand legitimacy.
Risks
- Centralized custody: you trust Stake to hold your funds.
- Not available everywhere — restricted in countries like the US and UK (unless you use their separate UK-licensed portal).
- Regulatory heat: some governments crack down on offshore crypto sportsbooks.
- VIP program criticized for being opaque (deals vary by user).
🎭 What Players Say
Positive
- “Best crypto sportsbook, odds are solid, withdrawals are fast.”
- “Drake and UFC collabs make it feel legit.”
- “VIP rewards are insane if you’re a whale.”
Negative
- “Too centralized — it’s just a big bookie that takes crypto.”
- “Country restrictions are annoying.”
- “Bonuses are stingy compared to smaller books.”
🌍 Who Uses Stake
- Everyday crypto gamblers betting on football, NBA, UFC.
- Esports fans, especially in CS:GO, Dota, LoL markets.
- High rollers chasing VIP rewards.
- Mainstream bettors drawn in by celebrities and sponsorships.
📊 Real Stats
- Billions in annual handle (exact numbers not public, but estimated to be over $1B+ per year in volume).
- Over 7 million users worldwide.
- Drake reportedly placed single bets worth over $1M live on stream.
- Active sponsorship deals with UFC, Everton, Watford, and boxing events.
🎰 Degen Tip
Stake is the safe degen home if you want scale, speed, and global coverage. Don’t expect DeFi vibes — this is centralized, KYC-lite, and all about liquidity and brand power. For hunting edge bets, smaller degen books may have juicier promos, but Stake wins on trust and limits.
🏁 Final Degen Verdict
Stake.com is the king of crypto sportsbooks, period. It has the money, the marketing, and the reach. For degens, it’s convenient and reliable, but maybe too polished — it feels like a crypto version of Bet365 more than a degen underground pit.
WAGMI — but you’re playing in the big leagues.
