BitStarz
93Score, transparency 8/8
- Provinces not stated
- Aims for 1 hour, bank 3-10 days
Canada and provinces
Accepts Canada except Ontario and Alberta (T&C 14.3).
- Accepts Canada
- Yes, except Ontario and Alberta
- Excluded provinces
- Ontario, Alberta
- Separate site for ON/AB
- Not stated
- CAD supported
- YesStated by casinohelp.stake.comHelp: Canadian Dollars: How to Make a Deposit (2026-08-24)Nov 10, 2026
Several top-ranking reviews for "is stake legal in canada" say only Ontario is excluded. Stake's own terms, clause 14.3, list Alberta as well. Reviews checked Nov 11, 2026.
Payments
Methods below are as the casino states them on its public pages for Canadian players. We have not seen the cashier itself.
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal | Minimum | Fee | Stated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interac e-Transfer / Interac Online | CAD deposit via third-party bank login; Interac not named in deposit guide | Yes | Not published | up to 3 business days (weekends and holidays excluded) | |
| Visa / MastercardCAD limits shown | Yes | Yes | 5 CAD (limit 5-3,000 CAD) | Up to 3 business days to reach your bank after processing |
Crypto
21 coins listed, including BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, DOGE, SOL and USDC; the table below shows the main ones. Source: help.stake.com, Help: withdrawal limits table.
| Coin | Networks | Min. withdrawal | Withdrawal fee | Confirmations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCBitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 0.00002504 | 0.00001571 | |
| ETHEthereum (ETH) | ERC-20, BEP-20 | 0.001 | 0.00067447 | |
| LTCLitecoin (LTC) | 0.01857329 | 0.000138 | ||
| USDTTether (USDT) | ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20, Solana | 2.5 | 1 | |
| DOGEDogecoin (DOGE) | 5.4992597 | 0.52151198 | ||
| BCHBitcoin Cash (BCH) | 0.00405806 | 0.00004 | ||
| XRPXRP (XRP) | 1 | 0.0001 | ||
| TRXTRON (TRX) | 7.82408913 | 0.0733617 | ||
| BNBBNB (BNB) | 0.0033573 | 0.00002542 | ||
| USDCUSD Coin (USDC) | ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, Solana | 2.5 | 1 | |
| SOLSolana (SOL) | 0.01050998 | 0.000005 |
Withdrawals and ID checks
- Stated payout time
- CAD Interac: up to 3 business days
- Limits
- No maximum withdrawal amount; minimum per currency (table)
- Same-method rule
- Must have deposited with the same method before withdrawing with it
- ID checks (KYC)
- Identity verification (passport / national ID / driving licence) required before first CAD withdrawal; email verification before first CAD deposit; T&C: KYC may be requested at any time, withdrawals restricted until identity determined (4.8), additional KYC for any withdrawal (8.12)
Compare with other casinos: pending stages and holds in casino terms and ID checks before a withdrawal.
Who Stake may not suit
- Players in Ontario or Alberta: the terms exclude them (T&C 14.3).
- Anyone who wants a settled licence status: the register shows "Assessment in progress" (checked Nov 11, 2026).
Licence and operator
- Operator
- Medium Rare N.V.; payment subsidiaries Medium Rare Limited (Cyprus, HE 410775), MRS Tech Ltd (Cyprus, HE 477481)
- Operator address
- Seru Loraweg 17, B, Curaçao
- Regulator
- Curaçao Gaming Authority
- Licence number
- OGL/2024/1451/0918
- What the site says
- Medium Rare N.V. is licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority under license number OGL/2024/1451/0918
- Regulator register
- Medium Rare N.V., OGL/2024/1451/0918, issued 2025-12-09, status: Assessment in progress, listed expiry 2026-06-09
- Dispute resolution
- CADRE B.V. (certified by Curaçao Gaming Authority)
Sponsorships and ambassadors
Deals announced in the last 12 months. We list the announcement date, not whether the deal is still running. Not part of the score.
- Everton FCOfficial sleeve partner, multi-year from the 2026/27 seasonAnnounced Jul 1, 2026 · sbcnews.co.uk
- Tracy Cortez (UFC fighter)Global brand ambassadorAnnounced Jun 29, 2026 · stake.com
- Eden Hazard (former footballer)Global brand ambassadorAnnounced Mar 11, 2026 · sbcnews.co.uk
- Astralis (Counter-Strike team)Official betting partner and main jersey sponsorAnnounced Mar 2, 2026 · esportsadvocate.net
- X Games LeagueExclusive online casino and sports betting partnerAnnounced Jan 23, 2026 · xgames.com
When the casino can close an account
- Closure and confiscation
- Multiple accounts: all closed, monies retained until player proves otherwise (4.9-4.10); closure/suspension for fraud, collusion, improper purposes, problem gambling etc. (4.19); incomplete registration data: deposits invalid, winnings void (4.3)
- VPN use
- Using VPN/proxy to circumvent geo-blocking is a breach
What to do if it happens: closure clauses compared and first steps.
Questions
Is Stake legal in Canada?
Accepts Canada except Ontario and Alberta (T&C 14.3). Stake is licensed by Curaçao, not by a Canadian province. The terms decide whom the casino accepts; they do not settle whether playing is lawful where you live.
Which provinces does Stake exclude?
Ontario and Alberta, under T&C 14.3 of the terms. Players in other provinces are not excluded by the terms.
Is Stake legit?
We found its licence in the Curaçao register on Nov 11, 2026, with the status "Assessment in progress". A licence shows who regulates the casino and where to complain; it says nothing about how fast it pays. Its score here, based on published terms, is 88.3/100. How to check a licence yourself.
How long do Stake withdrawals take?
The casino states: CAD Interac: up to 3 business days. Source: help.stake.com, Help. This is the casino's own statement; we have not timed it.
Who runs Stake?
Medium Rare N.V.; payment subsidiaries Medium Rare Limited (Cyprus, HE 410775), MRS Tech Ltd (Cyprus, HE 477481). Curaçao licence OGL/2024/1451/0918.
Which payment methods does Stake accept?
Deposits: Visa / Mastercard, plus 21 cryptocurrencies. Withdrawals: Interac e-Transfer / Interac Online, Visa / Mastercard and crypto. Read from the casino's own pages; the cashier shows what is available in your region.
Does Stake accept Interac?
Interac deposits are not stated; Interac withdrawals are stated. Details are in the payments table above.
Which cryptocurrencies does Stake accept?
BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, DOGE, BCH, XRP, TRX, BNB, USDC and SOL. USDT on ERC-20, BEP-20, Polygon, TRC-20 and Solana. Send only on a network the casino lists.
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Sources and checks
Every fact on this page comes from the casino's own pages or a regulator register, with the date we read it. Last full check: Nov 14, 2026. Pages read: stake.com, help.stake.com.