CASINO COMPARISON
Stake vs 1win
Side-by-side comparison based on real WagerX forensic audits, live withdrawal tests, and verified data.
See the full picture in our Casino Standings — how both rank by country and worldwide.
WagerX Quick Take — Stake clearly outranks 1win by 9.8 points in our latest audit. Privacy split: 1win skips KYC entirely while Stake requires verification.
Trust score
Winner: Stake
KYC privacy
Winner: 1win
Withdrawal speed
Winner: 1win
Heritage
Winner: 1win
Game variety
Winner: Stake
Crypto support
Winner: Stake
Best For
Best for privacy
1win
1win runs no mandatory KYC. Stake requires verification (Soft KYC (threshold-triggered)).
Best for fast cashouts
1win
1win pays out in 4 minutes, vs 1 min on Stake.
Best for bonus hunters
Stake
Stake layers 4 active bonus types — more ways to extract value than 1win's 2.
Best overall (WagerX score)
Stake
Stake scored 9.78/10 in our latest forensic audit, edging 1win's 0.0/10.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Stake | 1win |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 9.78 | 0.0 |
| KYC Policy | Soft KYC (threshold-triggered) | No KYC detected (none under $2k) during the September 8 live test — observed only, not a guaranteed exemption |
| Withdrawal Speed | 1 min | 4 minutes |
| Min Deposit | Crypto-equivalent low minimums | Varies by currency and payment method |
| Established | 2017 | 2016 (background research) |
| License | Curacao | Curaçao listed in background research — legal entity and licence number not verified from supplied terms |
| Accepted Cryptos | BitcoinEthereumLitecoinDogecoinBitcoin CashUSDTUSDCTronRippleBNBShiba InuEOS |
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrenciesFiat currenciesCards and local payment methods (availability varies) |
| Games | Stake OriginalsSlotsLive CasinoRouletteBlackjackBaccaratGame ShowsCrashPlinkoMinesSportsbookEsports |
SlotsLive CasinoTable GamesPokerSportsbookLive BettingEsportsCash Out |
| Bonus & Rewards | No traditional welcome deposit match. Rakeback and bonus value are delivered through the VIP/loyalty program, weekly raffles, monthly bonuses, level-up rewards, and reload offers tied to wagering activity. Bonus terms scale with VIP tier rather than a single sign-up offer. | Crypto welcome package advertised at up to 600% + 500 free spins over four deposits. |
Pros & Cons
Stake — Pros
- Largest game library in the crypto casino segment, including proprietary Stake Originals
- Full integrated sportsbook with deep odds coverage across major leagues
- Mainstream legitimacy via UFC, F1, Premier League, and Drake brand partnerships
- Covered all customer funds in the September 2023 hot-wallet exploit (zero user losses)
- Multi-chain crypto deposits with no platform deposit fees
- High liquidity supports large wagers and fast settlement at scale
1win — Pros
- 4-minute withdrawal confirmed after a 0.30 ETH deposit in the September 8, 2026 live test
- RTB check returned No issues detected and a Norway VPN worked during the tested cycle
- Support replied in 1 minute during the live test
- No KYC detected (none under $2k) in the tested cycle — observed only, not a guaranteed exemption
- Broad all-in-one product covering casino, sportsbook and poker
- High-profile ambassador lineup across UFC, football, boxing, wrestling, cricket and music
- Crypto welcome package advertised at up to 600% plus 500 free spins across four deposits
- Lucky Drive promotion advertises a Ferrari Purosangue grand prize plus luxury and technology prizes
Stake — Cons
- Soft-KYC: identity verification can be triggered for larger withdrawals
- September 2023 hot-wallet exploit (covered, but on the public record)
- Geo-restricted from many major regulated markets (US, UK, AU, NL, FR, ES)
- Bonus and rakeback value tilted toward high-volume VIP play
1win — Cons
- No trust score has been supplied; the successful live test does not create a numeric rating
- Curaçao is listed in background research, but the legal entity and licence number remain unverified from supplied terms
What's Unique to Each
Only on Stake
Cryptos
BNBBitcoinBitcoin CashDogecoinEOSEthereumLitecoinRipple
Game categories
BaccaratBlackjackCrashGame ShowsMinesPlinko
Shared by Both
Game categories
EsportsLive CasinoSlotsSportsbook
Only on 1win
Cryptos
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrenciesCards and local payment methods (availability varies)Fiat currencies
Game categories
Cash OutLive BettingPokerTable Games
Forensic Audit Facts
Stake
- Trust score
- 9.78/10
- Withdrawal time
- 1 min
- KYC trigger
- Soft KYC (threshold-triggered)
- VPN allowed
- Tolerated (geo-block bypass at own risk)
- Bonus types
- Welcome / Deposit Match, Rakeback, Reload Bonus, VIP / Tiered Rewards
- Wagering
- See casino terms
- RTP range
- 96–98% (provider-dependent)
- Game providers
- Stake Originals, Slots, Live Casino, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Game Shows, Crash, Plinko, Mines, Sportsbook, Esports
- Deposit methods
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, USDT, USDC, Tron, Ripple, BNB, Shiba Inu, EOS
- Last tested
- 2026-05-17
Test log: August 7, 2026: 2 ETH deposit, 4.5 ETH withdrawal in 1 min after expected KYC clearance (new account, large amount — process smooth). Support 15 min. VPN Norway OK. RTB clean.
1win
- Trust score
- 0.0/10
- Withdrawal time
- 4 minutes
- KYC trigger
- None (anonymous play permitted)
- VPN allowed
- Tolerated (geo-block bypass at own risk)
- Bonus types
- Welcome / Deposit Match, Free Spins
- Wagering
- See casino terms
- RTP range
- 96–98% (provider-dependent)
- Game providers
- Slots, Live Casino, Table Games, Poker, Sportsbook, Live Betting, Esports, Cash Out
- Deposit methods
- Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Fiat currencies, Cards and local payment methods (availability varies)
- Last tested
- 2026-05-17
Test log: September 8, 2026: Deposit 0.30 ETH. Withdrawal 4 minutes. RTB: No issues detected. VPN: Yes (Norway). KYC: No KYC detected (none under $2k). Support response: 1 min. Reddit: 4/5. Bitcointalk: 2/5.
WagerX Verdict
Stake edges ahead with a WagerX trust score of 9.78/10 compared to 1win's 0.0/10. Both platforms have been live-tested with real crypto deposits and withdrawals by the WagerX audit team. Stake (est. 2017) and 1win (est. 2016 (background research)) each serve different player profiles — review the full comparison above to decide which fits your needs.