Our automated security review found no threat indicators on stake.com. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.

Is stake.com safe to use?

stake.com passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 88/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.

Does stake.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. stake.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE2, expiring in 87 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the stake.com domain?

stake.com is 27.9 years old, registered on 7/31/1998 through MarkMonitor Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has stake.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report stake.com as clean.

Is stake.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. stake.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is stake.com hosted?

stake.com resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.

Is stake.com a well-known website?

Yes. stake.com sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.

Security Review

Is stake.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Safe· 88/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

Stake.com is a long-established, licensed crypto gambling platform with high traffic and major global sponsorships, though it faces significant user criticism regarding its house games.

Why we trust it

Verified active license (OGL/2024/1451/0918) with the Curaçao Gaming Authority.Domain age exceeds 28 years with a high global traffic ranking.Official sponsorships of major organizations like the UFC and Everton FC.

stake.comScanned 1h ago

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Trust score

SAFE

Heuristics 100·MT 82

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 28 years old Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

28 years old

Registered Jul 31, 1998

MT Intelligence

Safe

Low likelihood · 90% confidence

SAFE

No threats detected

All checks passed. This site appears legitimate — but always stay alert for phishing even on trusted domains.

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stake.com

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust82/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The domain has been registered for over 28 years, and the current business has operated since 2017 with a verified license from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Our analysis confirms it is the primary, legitimate site for the brand, not a clone or phishing attempt. It maintains a high global traffic rank and holds additional local licenses in several countries. While we found numerous complaints on community forums regarding 'rigged' games and withdrawal hurdles, these are common for large-scale casinos and do not indicate a fraudulent operation. The platform's history of high-volume payouts and major sports partnerships supports its status as a legitimate service provider.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site functions as a comprehensive cryptocurrency-based gambling hub, offering sports betting and casino games. It features a modern interface with integrated wallet support for various digital assets.

Infrastructure

The platform is hosted on a high-reputation IP address with minimal abuse reports. It utilizes valid SSL encryption and professional-grade web infrastructure to handle significant global traffic volumes.

Domain History

Registered in 1996, the domain has a decades-long history, though the current casino operation began in 2017. The ownership is transparently linked to Medium Rare N.V., a registered entity in Curaçao.

Web Reputation

The site holds a 3.9/5 rating on major review aggregators with over 16,000 entries. While many users praise the instant crypto withdrawals, a vocal minority reports issues with account verification and bonus terms.

Risk Factors

Numerous user complaints on Reddit and gambling forums alleging unfair game outcomes.
History of a major security breach in 2023 involving the Lazarus Group.
Curacao licensing is generally considered less stringent than UK or US regulations.
Account restrictions and verification delays are frequently cited by losing players.

Positive Signals

Verified active license (OGL/2024/1451/0918) with the Curaçao Gaming Authority.
Domain age exceeds 28 years with a high global traffic ranking.
Official sponsorships of major organizations like the UFC and Everton FC.
Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines and major browser blocklists.

AI Recommendation

This is a legitimate gambling site, but you should only deposit funds you are prepared to lose. Ensure you are on the exact stake.com domain to avoid phishing clones.

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for stake.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age

27 yrs

Registered Jul 1998

Business registration

Active · Curaçao

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

Clone check

Not a clone

No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.

Web mentions

5 scam reports · 4 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain registered approximately 28 years ago (10197 days); business founded in 2017 and operated by Medium Rare N.V. in Curaçao.
Holds active Curaçao Gaming Authority license OGL/2024/1451/0918; also has jurisdiction-specific licenses in multiple countries including UK, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru.
Trustpilot rating of 3.9/5 based on 16,864 reviews; positive reviews frequently cite fast crypto withdrawals and instant payouts, while negative ones mention poor bonus value, no wins, deposit issues, and account restrictions.
Multiple user complaints on Reddit, Bitcointalk, and gambling forums alleging rigged games (especially Stake Originals), unfair bonus enforcement, account bans after wins, and sports betting disputes.
Major 2023 security incident in which hackers (Lazarus Group) stole ~$41 million in crypto from hot wallets; platform has since continued operations with high volume.
Large-scale sponsorships (F1, UFC, Everton FC) and high estimated revenue position it as one of the world's largest crypto casinos, though Curacao licensing is considered relatively lax by some regulators.
No evidence of outright non-payment on all withdrawals; many users report successful instant crypto payouts, but complaints center on verification, bonuses, and perceived RTP issues.

Scam reports (5)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

Reddit r/gamblingopen
"Stake is a scam : r/gambling... They 100% cheat on thier stake ... big bets and bonuses don’t pay out"
Bitcointalk.orgopen
"Scam report on Stake.com which made me miss out on 10-20k Worth of bonuses"
AskGamblers forumopen
"stake.com , sports radar (their sports odds provider) and darko from sports are nothing but scamming, incompetent scumbags."
Stakecommunity.comopen
"Stake = incredible scam... Stake original video poker is the biggest scam . Game is legit broken."
Reddit r/gamblingopen
"Stake.com scammed me 11k... account is suspended... 6 thousand deposit... now stake.com profit."

Positive reviews (4)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Trustpilotopen
"Best casino I've been playing so far! Fast response and withdrawals."
Trustpilotopen
"I enjoy playing and most of all I like the fact that you can get winnings right away that’s awesome"
Sportsgambler.comopen
"Yes, Stake.com is a real money gambling site , with a crypto focus... holds a full Curacao eGaming license"
Reddit r/OCryptoCanadaopen
"Yeah is legit, it's one of the most established crypto betting platforms out there and I've placed bets on it myself without any issues."

Business registration

Status: active · Curaçao

Operated by Medium Rare N.V., incorporated in Curaçao. Holds Curaçao Gaming Authority license OGL/2024/1451/0918 (verified on CGA portal). Additional local licenses in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, etc. Founded 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani.

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

We found that Stake.com is operated by Medium Rare N.V. and holds a verified license in Curaçao along with several regional licenses. Independent review sites show a mostly positive rating, though users on Reddit and Bitcointalk frequently complain about losing streaks on 'Stake Original' games and account suspensions. The platform is a major industry player with high-profile sponsorships, confirming it is a real business rather than a fraudulent clone.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified

Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious60Harmless92Engines

Clean

Kaspersky

Clean

Bitdefender

Clean

Microsoft

Not in pass

ESET-NOD32

Not in pass

Avira

Not in pass

Sophos

Clean

Fortinet

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Emsisoft

Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age28 years old

RegistrarMarkMonitor Inc.

RegisteredJul 31, 1998

ExpiresJul 30, 2035

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · YE2

ExpiresSep 27, 2026 (87d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

PopularityTop 100k worldwide

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://stake.com/
2403https://stake.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file4

ISPCloudflare, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Still, stay alert

No major threat indicators — but a clean scan does not guarantee every page is safe, and phishing emails routinely spoof real domains.

Double-check the exact URL in your address bar
Confirm you are actually on stake.com and not a lookalike like s-take.com.com or an IDN homoglyph.
Use a password manager
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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

Not listedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

Our automated security review found no threat indicators on stake.com. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.
stake.com passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 88/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.
Yes. stake.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE2, expiring in 87 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
stake.com is 27.9 years old, registered on 7/31/1998 through MarkMonitor Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report stake.com as clean.
No. stake.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
stake.com resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
Yes. stake.com sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·stake.com

SAFE

Stake.com is a legitimate, licensed crypto casino and sportsbook with a massive global presence. While it faces frequent user complaints regarding gambling losses and account restrictions, it is a verified business rather than a scam. Use caution as with any high-stakes gambling platform.

This is a legitimate gambling site, but you should only deposit funds you are prepared to lose. Ensure you are on the exact stake.com domain to avoid phishing clones.

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