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All Account & Payments → Purchase Methods Redemptions Stake.us App KYC VerificationThe Dual-Currency Model
Stake.us is a sweepstakes casino, not a traditional real-money gaming site. The platform uses two separate virtual currencies that serve different purposes.
Gold Coins (GC) are the free-play currency. They carry no monetary value and cannot be redeemed for prizes. GC let you explore the full game library, including slots, table games, and Stake Originals, without spending anything.
Stake Cash (SC) is the sweepstakes currency. Each SC is worth $1 USD and can be redeemed for real prizes once you meet the redemption requirements. SC is never sold directly. It is always provided for free as a bonus alongside Gold Coin purchases, through daily logins, social media giveaways, promotional codes, and mail-in requests.
This separation is what makes the sweepstakes model work. Because SC is always free, the platform operates under sweepstakes law rather than gaming law in most US states.
How to Get Coins
There are several ways to build your balance on Stake.us:
Sign Up with MAXBET
Create an account using code MAXBET to receive 250,000 GC + 25 SC + 3.5% Rakeback immediately.
Daily Logins
Log in each day to collect 10,000 GC + 1 SC. The streak runs for 31 consecutive days.
Purchase Gold Coins
Buy GC packages with real money. SC is included as a free bonus with every purchase. No purchase is ever required.
Mail-In Request
Send a handwritten postcard to Stake.us to receive 5 SC for free, no purchase needed.
Additional SC can come from social media contests, referral bonuses, and the rakeback program (unlocked at higher VIP tiers or through promo codes like MAXBET).
How Redemption Works
Once you have accumulated at least 50 SC, you can redeem your Stake Cash for real prizes. Before your first redemption, you will need to complete KYC (identity verification) by submitting a government-issued ID and proof of address.
Any SC received through promotions or bonuses carries a 3x playthrough requirement. That means you must play through the SC amount three times before it becomes eligible for redemption. SC earned through mail-in requests or purchased GC bonuses has the same requirement.
Redemptions are processed via cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin) or direct bank transfer. Processing typically takes 1 to 3 business days, though crypto redemptions often complete within hours.
For a full breakdown of redemption methods and timelines, see our redemption guide.
Sweepstakes Legal Framework
Sweepstakes casinos like Stake.us operate legally in most US states because they satisfy the three core requirements of sweepstakes law: no purchase necessary to enter, a free method of entry must exist, and prizes cannot be directly purchased. Since SC is always provided for free, Stake.us meets all three criteria.
This is fundamentally different from traditional real-money gaming, which requires state-by-state licensing through gaming commissions. Sweepstakes platforms do not need those licenses because players are never buying the prize currency itself.
State Availability
As of March 2026, Stake.us is available in 31 US states plus Washington D.C. The following 19 states are currently restricted: AZ, CA, CT, DE, ID, KY, LA, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, PA, RI, TN, VT, WA, WV.
This list can change as state laws evolve. Always check the Stake.us legal states page or the official Terms of Service before registering. Players must be 21 or older in all eligible states.