Stake
Stake is an online gambling platform founded in 2017 and operated by Medium Rare N.V.
Stake is a cryptocurrency-focused online casino and sportsbook founded in 2017. It operates under the Stake.com brand from Curaçao.
What it is
Stake is an online gambling platform that combines casino games with sports betting. It is widely associated with crypto deposits, blockchain-related marketing, and a global user base.
History and founders
The company was established in 2017 by Edward Craven and Bijan Tehrani. Some sources describe it as having grown rapidly into a major crypto gambling brand.
Services and business model
Stake offers slot machines, live dealer casino content, proprietary games, sports wagering, and related betting markets. The platform supports cryptocurrency transactions and is operated by Medium Rare N.V., incorporated in Curaçao.
In short
- Founded in 2017 by Edward Craven and Bijan Tehrani.
- Cryptocurrency-focused online casino and sportsbook.
- Operated by Medium Rare N.V. in Curaçao.
- Offers slots, live dealer games, and sports betting.
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Sources
- 15M — https://15m.com/companies/stake/Supports: Describes Stake as an online casino and betting site started in 2017, focusing on cryptocurrencies, and names the founders.
- Track360 — https://track360.io/blog/stake-com-operator-review-2026-crypto-casino-analysisSupports: Describes Stake.com as a crypto casino and sportsbook, notes market reach, and mentions licensing and restricted jurisdictions.
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/stakecasinoSupports: Company profile identifying Stake as a gambling facilities and casinos business founded in 2017.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stake_(online_casino)Supports: States that Stake is an Australian-Curaçaoan online casino operated by Medium Rare N.V. in Curaçao.
- Tracxn — https://tracxn.com/d/companies/stake/__hKY-ikZafhMknF5ebNMIzsBBDm1sUaWCH7I8uOI1dBoSupports: Describes Stake as a cryptocurrency-based casino gaming platform offering Bitcoin-based casino games and other digital currencies.