Stakes Casino Review

Welcome Bonus and Promotions

Without being signed in, all Stakes Casino bonus offers are shown in EUR. For instance, you will see that the 100% match offer is worth a maximum of €250. As an extra perk, 100 Stakes Casino free spins will also be handed out. They can be used on the Vikings Go Berzerk slot at a rate of 10 spins a day. It's worth noting that anyone who signs up through our website will receive an exclusive match offer of up to $1400 alongside the free spins. For those who don't want to deposit just yet, there is also an exclusive no deposit 50 free spins bonus for new players on the Voodoo Magic slot.

You can then move to a packed weekly promotion schedule filled with deals. Sunset Bonus is a 20% reload offer of up to €100 on every deposit transferred between 6pm and 10pm (CET). Only a day later, Tuesday Surprise will dispatch a secret offer with no wagering requirements directly to your user account.

By Thursday, you'll definitely be ready for Game of the Week. A morning email shall reveal how you can deposit and unlock the free spins. Capping off the schedule is Happy Weekends, an event that lets you claim one deposit bonus per day from Friday to Sunday.

From day one, every player is enrolled in the loyalty club. This comprises status levels that can be reached with long-term gameplay. Greater access to offers, spins, cashback and gifts will be available to anyone who can make the climb up the ladder.

Stakes Casino Bonus and Promotions for Canada

For Stakes Casino Canada players, the options are pretty much the same as above. The big advantage, however, is you can choose to receive your bonus credit entirely in CAD. When signing up, this means you can claim $250 extra from your first deposit.

In most cases, offers can be received with a minimum deposit of $15, according to the terms and conditions (T&Cs). The T&Cs also explain how 20x wagering requirements have to be cleared on the total value of deposits and bonuses before it can all be withdrawn.

NetEnt at Stakes Casino

Although NetEnt appears as one of the top software providers, the gaming content comes from around 40 developers in total. A drop-down menu has been added for the ease of exploring the numerous options available. Simply check or uncheck the boxes of the providers you want or don't want to be displayed.

After looking over the extensive list, it's clear that the higher-quality providers checking out are Microgaming, Iron Dog, Yggdrasil, BetSoft, Play'n Go, Tom Horn, ELK Studios, Felt Gaming, Habanero, Pragmatic Play, Relax Gaming, Hollywood TV, Evolution and Ezugi.

More than 2,200 gaming options are available, so you'll have to make full use of the categories in the library. These incorporate new releases, video slots, table games, live dealers, jackpots and more. When it comes to the slots, it can take time browsing through what's available.

The appeal of the platform setup is that you won't have to install software to play any content from the providers available. Casino Stakes has been logically designed for instantaneous compatibility whether you want access from Windows or Apple devices. Everything happens straight from your web browser, which could be Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome or Safari.

Popular Games at Stakes Casino

Mobile Gaming/Live Casino for Canada

Instant-play can also be enjoyed on mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets running on Windows, iOS and Android. The operator has chosen to run a single casino site instead of develop specific apps for individual mobile operating systems.

For the player, the benefit is being saved from having to download a whole bunch of apps from all of your favourite gaming sites. Apps can sometimes achieve slightly better performance, but browsers can still perform well if they are kept up-to-date, including plug-ins. Performance can dip if playing on a poor connection, which should be expected.

A superbly realistic selection of roulette, blackjack and other tables are in operation by Stakes Casino live dealers. Evolution runs the bulk of the live tables, but some other great options are provided by Ezugi, NetEnt, Asia Gaming and BetGames.

The live platform is a great mix of long-time favourites and innovative new creations. Texas Hold'em Bonus, Extreme Texas Hold'em, Monopoly Live, War of Bets, Dream Catcher, Monopoly Live, Double Ball Roulette, Speed Roulette, Baccarat Squeeze and Blackjack Party are some of the best examples.

Games and Payout Percentages

At the moment of this review, there were more than 2,200 games. Video slots account for more than 1,600 of those. Hundreds are fantastically made, whether you appreciate story, design or features. Further down the pecking order, the titles aren't so great, which is why it's worth looking out for new releases and the most popular.

Some of the best slots to recommend would be Raging Rex, Valley of the Gods, Taco Brothers, Gonzo's Quest, Rise of Olympus, Crystal Rift, Ivan & the Immortal King, Eastern Emeralds, Vikings Go Wild, Halloween Jack, Wild Seas, Wolf Hunters, Wild Torro and Twin Spin Deluxe.

Microgaming slots can be appealing if enjoy gaming, movies and TV shows. Available titles include Game of Thrones, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Hellboy, Halloween, Terminator 2 and Bridesmaids.

Virtual tables are provided as alternative choices to the live equivalents. Scheduling won't be an issue for the likes of Single Deck Blackjack, Double Exposure Blackjack, Pontoon, Punto Banco, Baccarat Professional Series, Three-Card Rummy, Craps, American Roulette, European Roulette or French Roulette.

Online casinos aren't always noted for poker, but that's actually a strength of this site. The strong selection includes Oasis Poker, Pai Gow, Stud Poker, Texas Hold'em Professional and Caribbean Poker. Plus there are video poker machines like Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild and Joker Poker.

With an abundance of options to try, it's worth knowing some of the payout percentages:

• All Games - 95.50%
• Slots games - NetEnt's Blood Suckers is a massive 98.00%
• Table games - Double Exposure Blackjack is 99.43%
• Poker games - Jacks or Better rates highly at 99.56%

Progressive Jackpots - Winners

Casino Stakes is yet to feature in the headlines for jackpot winners who became millionaires. But it's difficult to be critical here, as this is something a site can have little control over. One game that could change that is Mega Moolah. Several players have become from millionaires from striking it lucky on that slot.

A selection of more than 25 other progressive jackpots can be played. At the Copa, A Night in Paris, Mr Vegas, The Slotfather, Major Millions, King Cashalot, Fruit Fiesta and Mystery Joker 6000 are only several of the options at hand.

Banking Options for Canada

Although CAD deposits are accepted, the cashier doesn't process payments from Instadebit, eCheck or other exclusively Canadian methods. Therefore, you have to make do with more general options such as MasterCard, VISA, AstroPay, ecoPayz, Neosurf, Felxepin, Zimpler, Skrill and Neteller.

Withdrawals aren't quite so easy as deposits. On the first time you want to withdraw winnings, the operator will ask you to verify your account. So, be ready to email copies of your identification and a utility bill, along with a copy of your payment information.

With verification out of the way, the operator pledges that processing is completed by the finance department within 48 hours. Another three to five days can be expected for Bank Transfer and VISA (MasterCard not an option for withdrawals). Neteller and some of the other eWallets are even quicker and can actually be instant.

Customer Support

Any helpful advice is found under the "More" tab. For starters, there's much more banking information available. Then there's the FAQ, which can share valuable tips explaining how to verify your account, how offers work, gaming contributions to wagering requirements and advising how to seek responsible gaming support.

Live chat can be found as a floating tab that loads up, enabling you to connect with the support team. The general support page lists a Maltese telephone number and email address, while also displaying a contact form. Contact can also be made by using the site's official social media pages on Twitter and Facebook.

Security and Fairness at Stakes Casino

The presence of a Curacao eGaming licence acts as a guarantee of security and fairness. For clarification, the Stakes Casino brand is permitted to use a Curacao licence held by a company called Mountberg Ltd. Regarding security, this entails the use of 128-bit SSL encryption that's capable of protecting player transactions.

The FAQ states that a random number generator (RNG) is used for the operation of all games. Certification of the RNG is then claimed to be conducted by an independent testing agency, but the name hasn't been revealed by the operator.

Casino History/Complaints

Cyprus-based company Mountberg Limited has owned and operated the Stakes brand since it was launched in 2016. After researching the site on AskGamblers, it turns out that the majority of claims are either resolved or rejected. There's only one outstanding complaint and it appears to be a long-running affair relating to IP addresses and account verification.

Player Location Restrictions

Only a small number of jurisdictions are prevented from accessing the site: the Netherlands, UK and US.

Unique Casino Features for Canada

Scroll to the very bottom of the site's main page and the option is there to change the language from English to French. Thankfully, this feature hasn't been overlooked and is certain to be appreciated by Canadian players residing in Québec.

The account creation asks that you fill in a number of personal details. At this point, you can also change the currency from EUR into CAD. Just remember that offers received in CAD usually call for a slightly higher deposit of $15.