The short version
“Stake.us is the slickest sweepstakes casino around. Just remember it's a sweepstakes, not a licensed casino — and the states are closing in.”
Key facts
How we rate →Where it’s available: Many US states, 21+ (per widely reported terms — check yours at sign-up), but not where sweepstakes casinos are banned or where Stake has chosen to leave — including California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Tennessee and others. Illinois accounts moved to redeem-only in May 2026. Florida's attorney general sued Stake in August 2026.
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Score breakdown
The overall score is the weighted average of these five criteria. See the weights.
Bonus terms, in plain English
Welcome offer: Daily 10,000 GC + 1 Stake Cash; sign-up offers up to 25 SC with partner codes (reported)
Stake.us gives a daily bonus of about 10,000 GC + 1 Stake Cash, plus frequent bonus drop codes and races. Sign-up offers vary with partner codes — up to about 25 Stake Cash has been reported. Mail-in requests are reported to pay about 5 SC each.
The key rule: Stake Cash carries 3× playthrough — 10 SC needs 30 SC of play — before it's redeemable. Stake also returns a share of play as rakeback. Redemptions must use the same currency type you last bought Gold Coins with (crypto purchase, crypto redemption).
Stake.us is the US sweepstakes sister of the global crypto brand Stake, run by Sweepsteaks Limited since 2022. It uses the standard dual-currency model — Gold Coins for fun and Stake Cash (its Sweeps Coins) for prizes — with one of the biggest game libraries in sweepstakes and fast crypto redemptions. It also has the strictest playthrough among the big brands.
Free coins
- Daily bonus: about 10,000 GC + 1 Stake Cash — one of the most generous daily rewards; see daily login bonuses.
- Sign-up: varies with partner codes, up to about 25 SC reported.
- Mail-in requests: about 5 SC per envelope — see mail-in requests (AMOE).
- Bonus drops, races and rakeback for regular players.
Track claims in the daily free coins tracker.
3× playthrough: the catch
At Stake.us, Stake Cash must be wagered three times before it's redeemable — 10 SC needs 30 SC of play. That's three times the norm and means more of your free coins are exposed to the house edge. The maths is in Sweeps Coins playthrough explained.
Games
Reviewers count 3,000+ games, including about 1,500+ slots from major studios, live casino and game shows, and Stake Originals such as Plinko, Dice, Mines, Keno and crash games. It's the broadest lobby we've seen at a sweepstakes site.
Redemptions
| Stake.us (reported) | |
|---|---|
| Method | Cryptocurrency only |
| Minimum | ~30–50 SC, depending on the coin |
| Playthrough | 3× |
| Speed | Often fast once approved |
| Maximum | No reported cap on crypto redemptions |
| Currency rule | Redeem in the same type you last purchased with |
Crypto adds two complications: the coin's price can move before you sell, and selling it later can create a separate taxable gain. See sweepstakes casino taxes and how to redeem Sweeps Coins.
Legal status
Stake.us is excluded from states that ban sweepstakes casinos and has left others: it exited California and Tennessee after their laws changed and moved Illinois accounts to redeem-only in May 2026. In August 2026 Florida's attorney general sued Stake and VGW over sweepstakes gaming.[1] Check your state in our legal states checker.
Stake.us vs the alternatives
- McLuck — 1× playthrough and cash or gift card redemptions in dollars.
- WOW Vegas — a similar slot volume and its own originals, without crypto.
- Pulsz — fast Skrill cash payouts and native apps.
Stake.us: our verdict
Polished and generous, with a superb library, a 1 SC daily bonus and quick crypto payouts — but crypto-only redemptions, 3× playthrough and growing legal pressure mean it's best for experienced, crypto-comfortable players. Compare it in our ranking of the best sweepstakes casinos.
Not convinced? Compare it with McLuck, Pulsz and Crown Coins, or see our full ranking of the best online sweepstakes sites.
Stake.us FAQ
Is Stake.us legal?
It operates under US sweepstakes law in states where that model hasn't been banned. Several states have banned sweepstakes casinos, Stake has left others, and Florida sued Stake in August 2026.
What's the difference between Stake.com and Stake.us?
Stake.com is a real-money crypto casino and sportsbook licensed abroad and unavailable in the US. Stake.us is a separate US sweepstakes site using Gold Coins and Stake Cash.
What is the Stake.us playthrough?
3× on Stake Cash: you must wager three times the amount before it becomes redeemable. Most other sweepstakes sites use 1×.
How do I redeem on Stake.us?
Play Stake Cash through 3×, pass identity checks, then redeem in cryptocurrency. The minimum is reported at about 30–50 SC depending on the coin.
How old do you have to be for Stake.us?
21+, according to widely reported terms.
How much is the Stake.us daily bonus?
Reported at 10,000 Gold Coins plus 1 Stake Cash a day.
Does Stake.us have an app?
Reports conflict: an iOS app has been reported, Android players use the mobile site.
How we checked this review
Checked as of : the licence or regulatory status on the regulator’s own register, the operator’s published terms, fees and availability, and the reports listed under Sources. We did not make test deposits or withdrawals for this review, so payout times are the operator’s stated times, cross-checked against player reports. Our method.
Sources
- Florida AG James Uthmeier sues Stake, VGW over alleged illegal online sweepstakes casinos — WEAR-TV, August 2026 ↩
