01 · Casino review
Stake.us
What Stake.us says about itself, what we checked, and what is on the public record. We have not played or redeemed there, so this page makes no claims about what that is like.
Last updated
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02 · Key facts
Stake.us at a glance
- Company behind it
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Stake.us says
Sweepsteaks Limited (Cyprus, register no. HE436222)
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
The Platform is provided by Sweepsteaks Limited, a company duly incorporated under Cyprus law, with the register number HE436222
- Launch year
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Stake.us says
2022
Terms version 1.0 created 25 July 2022; Trustpilot profile claimed December 2022
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Version 1.025/07/2022Creation of Terms & Conditions
- Minimum redemption, cash
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Not yet known
Terms only reserve the right to set a minimum; help article refers to 'the redemption minimum' without a number
Looked Sep 2026 Not found in casino terms
- Stated processing time
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Stake.us says
No fixed time: 'as soon as practicable'; may be paid in increments over several days
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Our goal is to process your request as soon as practicable.
- States not accepted
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Stake.us says
Washington, New York, Nevada, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland, Louisiana, Montana, Arizona, Tennessee, California, Illinois, Indiana, Maine
Terms clause 2.1 'Excluded Territories' (22 states); also Alaska excluded by wording 'continental United States and Hawaii'
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Within the US the following States are excluded: i. WASHINGTON; ii. NEW YORK; iii. NEVADA; iv. IDAHO; v. KENTUCKY; vi. MICHIGAN; vii. VERMONT; viii. NEW JERSEY
- Minimum age
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Stake.us says
21 years
or higher age of majority
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
You are over 21 years of age or such higher minimum legal age of majority
- Trustpilot score
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We checked
4.4 out of 5
Checked Sep 2026 Trustpilot
- Trustpilot reviews
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We checked
18,517 reviews
Checked Sep 2026 Trustpilot
03 · Who runs it
Who runs Stake.us?
- Company behind it
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Stake.us says
Sweepsteaks Limited (Cyprus, register no. HE436222)
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
The Platform is provided by Sweepsteaks Limited, a company duly incorporated under Cyprus law, with the register number HE436222
- Casino group
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Stake.us says
not stated in terms
We are less sure of this one. It needs a second look.
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
- Sister casinos
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Not yet known
Looked Sep 2026 Not found in casino website
- Operating status
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Stake.us says
site not readable: Cloudflare "Performing security verification" challenge, HTTP 403, from the US Mullvad exit
One attempt on stake.us/policies/terms plus the earlier home-page capture; no attempt made to pass the challenge
Checked Sep 2026 Casino website
What the source says
Performing security verification
04 · Is it legit
Is Stake.us legit?
We don't answer this with a bare yes or no. Here is what we checked, and what we could not find.
- Where it is registered
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Stake.us says
Cyprus
Registered office 7 Patrikiou Loumoumba, Block A, Office A13, 7560 Perivolia, Larnaka; US postcard address in Dallas, TX
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
registered office at 7 Patrikiou Loumoumba, Block A, Office A13, 7560 Perivolia, Larnaka, Cyprus
- Launch year
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Stake.us says
2022
Terms version 1.0 created 25 July 2022; Trustpilot profile claimed December 2022
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Version 1.025/07/2022Creation of Terms & Conditions
- Licenses or certifications it claims
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Stake.us says
none stated in terms; help centre has 'Provable fairness' articles for Stake Originals
We are less sure of this one. It needs a second look.
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
- Terms last updated
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Stake.us says
Version 18.0, 10 July 2026
As of Wayback capture 8 Sep 2026
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Version 18.010/07/2026Addition of further State to "Excluded Territories".
- Trustpilot score
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We checked
4.4 out of 5
Checked Sep 2026 Trustpilot
- Trustpilot reviews
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We checked
18,517 reviews
Checked Sep 2026 Trustpilot
- BBB rating
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We checked
F
Not BBB Accredited; 87 complaints closed in last 3 years; 10 customer reviews; Dallas TX address
Checked Sep 2026 BBB
Lawsuits and regulator actions
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Public record
Los Angeles City Attorney civil enforcement lawsuit against owners/operators of Stake.us and alleged aiders for illegal gambling (California UCL and False Advertising Law)
California (Los Angeles); announced 4 Sep 2025; status: pending (as far as known)
Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record
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Public record
Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist letter to Sweepstakes Limited (Stake.us); Stake.us blocked Michigan residents
Michigan; letter 2 Nov 2023, announced 18 Jan 2024; status: exited Michigan
Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record
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Public record
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency cease-and-desist letter to Sweepstakes Limited d/b/a Stake.us
Maryland; letter dated 7 May 2024; status: Maryland now in Stake.us excluded states
Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record
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Public record
Federal class action Urdan v. Sweepsteaks Limited d/b/a Stake.us alleging illegal online casino games
N.D. Illinois, Case 1:25-cv-03736; filed 7 Apr 2025; status: not checked
Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record
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Public record
City of Baltimore lawsuit naming Sweepsteaks Limited (Stake.us) among six operators
Circuit Court for Baltimore City; 4 Mar 2026; status: pending (as far as known)
Checked Sep 2026 News report
A lawsuit is a claim, not a finding. We list what is on the record, with its date and status where we have them.
05 · Redemption
Does Stake.us pay real money?
You redeem Sweeps Coins for cash prizes. These are Stake.us's own stated terms, not measured times.
- Minimum redemption, cash
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Not yet known
Terms only reserve the right to set a minimum; help article refers to 'the redemption minimum' without a number
Looked Sep 2026 Not found in casino terms
- Stated processing time
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Stake.us says
No fixed time: 'as soon as practicable'; may be paid in increments over several days
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Our goal is to process your request as soon as practicable.
- Redemption methods
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Stake.us says
Cryptocurrency (same coin as used to purchase) or FIAT to bank account; must redeem in the same type (crypto/FIAT) used to purchase
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
If you purchase Gold Coins using FIAT, then you must redeem Stake Cash using FIAT. If you purchase Gold Coins using cryptocurrency, then you must redeem Stake Cash in cryptocurrency.
- When ID checks happen
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Stake.us says
Before any prize redemption
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
No Prize can be redeemed without completing the identification process as required by Stake, at our absolute discretion.
Stake.us redemption: minimums, methods, limits and ID checks
06 · Where you can play
Where can you play Stake.us?
- States not accepted
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Stake.us says
Washington, New York, Nevada, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland, Louisiana, Montana, Arizona, Tennessee, California, Illinois, Indiana, Maine
Terms clause 2.1 'Excluded Territories' (22 states); also Alaska excluded by wording 'continental United States and Hawaii'
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Within the US the following States are excluded: i. WASHINGTON; ii. NEW YORK; iii. NEVADA; iv. IDAHO; v. KENTUCKY; vi. MICHIGAN; vii. VERMONT; viii. NEW JERSEY
- Gold Coin play only
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Stake.us says
none - terms make no GC-only distinction; excluded states are blocked for both Standard and Promotional play
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
WHEN PARTICIPATING IN STANDARD OR PROMOTIONAL PLAY, YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN, OR ACCESS THE PLATFORM FROM, THE EXCLUDED TERRITORIES
- Minimum age
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Stake.us says
21 years
or higher age of majority
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
You are over 21 years of age or such higher minimum legal age of majority
Casinos change the states they accept. Check the casino's own terms before you sign up.
07 · Free coins
Free coins and offers
- Welcome offer, no purchase
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Stake.us says
Welcome bonus exists but amount not stated in help centre; requires email + account verification within 72 hours of registering; bonus emailed within 48 hours
Checked Sep 2026 Casino help center
What the source says
you need to verify your email address and your account in the first 72 hours from the moment you have registered
- First purchase offer
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Not yet known
Looked Sep 2026 Not found in casino website
- Daily login bonus
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Stake.us says
Yes - Gold Coins and Stake Cash claimable once per day; amounts not stated in terms
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Daily Login Bonus – You can claim Stake Cash once per day, through logging into your Customer Account and claiming your daily bonus.
- Free entry by mail
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Stake.us says
Yes - 5 free Stake Cash per postcard/request card (min 4x6 in) with unique postcard code; mail to Sweepsteaks Limited, 13101 Preston RD STE 110-5027, Dallas, TX 75240
Rules are in terms clause 8.3
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
Customers can receive 5 free Stake Cash by sending a standard postcard or piece of white paper (Request Card)
08 · App and support
App and support
- iPhone and iPad app
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We checked
yes - 'Stake US - Casino & Slots' by Sweepsteaks Limited; 4.7 from 22,540 ratings; 17+
Checked Sep 2026 App store listing
- Android app
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Stake.us says
no native app mentioned - help centre says use mobile browser / add to home screen
Checked Sep 2026 Casino help center
What the source says
You can also access Stake.us from a supported mobile browser by visiting Stake.us.
- Support channels
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Stake.us says
Live chat (when signed in); email [email protected]; help centre help.stake.us; account closure via [email protected]
Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms
What the source says
please contact Customer Support via the live chat function accessible when you sign into your Customer Account or by emailing [email protected]
- Support hours
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Not yet known
Looked Sep 2026 Not found in casino help center
What players say about Stake.us
Not yet known
We have not collected player reports for Stake.us yet. When we do, they will be labeled as player reports and kept apart from what the casino says.
Common questions
Is Stake.us legit?
Here is what we checked. The company behind Stake.us is Sweepsteaks Limited (Cyprus, register no. HE436222). Checked Sep 2026, casino terms. On Trustpilot it has 4.4 out of 5 from 18,517 reviews. Checked Sep 2026, trustpilot. We found 5 lawsuit or regulator actions on the public record. Each one is listed on this page with its source. Read them and judge for yourself: we don't give a bare yes or no.
Does Stake.us really pay out?
You redeem Sweeps Coins for cash prizes. Its stated processing time: No fixed time: 'as soon as practicable'; may be paid in increments over several days. Checked Sep 2026, casino terms. We have not redeemed there ourselves, and we don't have player reports yet.
What states is Stake.us not available in?
Stake.us says it does not accept players in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. Checked Sep 2026, from the casino's own terms or help pages. This is where the casino accepts players, not legal advice.