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Stake.com vs Stake.us: What's the Difference?

Stake.com and Stake.us are separate products under related branding. Stake.com is the international crypto-betting platform; Stake.us is a US social casino operating under a sweepstakes model. This guide explains the differences clearly so players understand what's available in their jurisdiction.

Stake.com (international)

The original platform — crypto-based, international, with sportsbook and casino.

  • Crypto deposits/withdrawals only (BTC, ETH, USDT, etc.).
  • Full sportsbook plus casino games.
  • Continuous cashback, monthly bonus, and 11-level VIP ladder.
  • Restricted in the US, UK, France, and several other jurisdictions.

Stake.us (US social casino)

A sweepstakes-model casino legal in most US states.

  • Two-coin system: Gold Coins (no value) and Stake Cash (redeemable).
  • No sports betting available.
  • Reward structure is different — XP and weekly cashback in Stake Cash.
  • Available in most US states except WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, and MI.

Estimate your own long-term reward value

If you're on Stake.com, use our simulator to estimate long-term rewards. Stake.us has a separate XP-based system.

Which one applies to you

Geography dictates which version you can use.

  • US residents (eligible states): Stake.us is the legal option.
  • International players: Stake.com (where licensed).
  • Reward calculators on this site target Stake.com specifically.
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