Quick Answer
This glossary defines every key term in the Stake.com ecosystem, from affiliate codes and referral programs to blockchain technology, game mechanics, and VIP rewards. Use the letter index above to navigate.
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- Affiliate Codeaffiliate
- An alphanumeric code distributed by an approved Stake.com affiliate partner. Entered during registration to link a new user's account to the affiliate for tracking and reward purposes. Examples: BNUS, MAX2026, WIN60, DEP10.See also: Affiliate Code
- Affiliate Programaffiliate
- A formal partnership program operated by Stake.com allowing approved partners to earn commission by referring new users. Partners receive custom codes and dashboard access.See also: Affiliate Code
- Auto-Betgames
- A feature on Stake Originals allowing players to automate their betting with configurable settings including bet amount, win/loss stop conditions, and bet increase/decrease on win or loss.
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- Baccaratgames
- A card game where players bet on Banker, Player, or Tie. Available in Stake's live casino. Banker bet has a 1.06% house edge (lowest of the three options).
- Bankrollgeneral
- The total funds a player has available for gambling on Stake.com. Responsible bankroll management involves setting limits on how much to risk per session.
- Bitcoin (BTC)crypto
- The first and most established cryptocurrency. Supported by Stake.com as a primary deposit and withdrawal method. Bitcoin deposits typically require 1-3 blockchain confirmations.See also: Crypto#Bitcoin
- Blackjackgames
- A card game where players aim to beat the dealer by reaching a hand value close to 21 without exceeding it. Available as a Stake Original and in live casino. Lowest house edge of major casino games (~0.5% with basic strategy).
- Blockchain Confirmationcrypto
- Each confirmation represents a new block added to the blockchain after the one containing a transaction. More confirmations = more security. Stake.com requires a minimum number of confirmations before crediting deposits.
- BNUSaffiliate
- The primary Stake.com affiliate code. Enter BNUS in the 'Code' field during registration to activate the referral reward system. One of the most widely used Stake affiliate codes.See also: Affiliate Code
- Bonus Codeaffiliate
- An alphanumeric code that activates a bonus or promotional offer on Stake.com. Functionally similar to affiliate and referral codes — all are entered in the 'Code' field during registration.See also: Bonus Code
- Bonus Dropvip
- A personalized bonus credited directly to a VIP member's account by their VIP host or Stake's automated VIP system. Typically has reduced wagering requirements compared to standard bonuses.
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- Cashbackrewards
- A reward returned as a percentage of net losses over a specified period. Different from rakeback (which is based on house edge regardless of outcome). Stake.com's VIP program primarily uses rakeback rather than cashback.
- Client Seedgames
- A value provided by the player in Stake's provably fair system. Combined with the server seed and nonce to generate a verifiable game outcome. Players can change their client seed at any time.
- Confirmation Timecrypto
- The time required for a cryptocurrency transaction to receive the required number of blockchain confirmations. Varies by network: Bitcoin ~10-30 min, Solana <1 min, XRP <10 sec.
- Crashgames
- A Stake Original game where a multiplier rises from 1x and crashes at a random point. Players must cash out before the crash to win. Has a 1% house edge and is provably fair.See also: Games#Crash
- Cryptocurrencycrypto
- Digital currency using cryptographic technology for secure transactions on decentralized networks. Stake.com operates exclusively with cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, TRX, USDT, and others.
- Curaçao eGaminggeneral
- A gaming licensing authority from which Stake.com (operated by Medium Rare N.V.) holds its gambling license. Provides regulatory oversight for the platform.
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- Daily Racerewards
- A public Stake.com reward program where the top wagerers over a 24-hour period share a prize pool. Available to all users. Resets every 24 hours.
- DEP10affiliate
- An active Stake.com affiliate code for new user registration. Entered in the 'Code' field during signup to link the account to the referral reward system.See also: Affiliate Code
- Deposit Bonusrewards
- A bonus triggered by making a qualifying deposit on Stake.com. May match a percentage of the deposit amount or provide a fixed bonus value.
- Dicegames
- A Stake Original game where players bet over or under on a random 0–100 number. Fully configurable probability and payout. House edge: 1%.See also: Games#Dice
- Dogecoin (DOGE)crypto
- A cryptocurrency supported by Stake.com for deposits and withdrawals. Based on the Dogecoin blockchain, it requires 40-60 confirmations for deposits.
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- ERC-20crypto
- A token standard on the Ethereum blockchain. Some tokens on Stake (e.g., USDT ERC-20) use this standard. Must match the receiving network when depositing.
- Ethereum (ETH)crypto
- The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Fully supported by Stake.com. ETH deposits require approximately 20-50 confirmations (~5-15 minutes).See also: Crypto#Ethereum
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- Gas Feecrypto
- The transaction fee required to process a transaction on the Ethereum blockchain. Paid to network validators. Not charged by Stake.com but deducted by the Ethereum network.
- GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue)affiliate
- Total amount wagered minus winnings returned to players. Affiliate commissions on Stake are typically calculated as a percentage of GGR from referred users.
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- Hilogames
- A Stake Original card game where players predict if the next card is higher or lower than the current. Can be played progressively with multiplying payouts.
- HMAC-SHA256games
- The cryptographic hash function used in Stake's provably fair system. Combines the server seed, client seed, and nonce to produce a verifiable random outcome.
- House Edgegeneral
- The mathematical advantage a casino holds on each bet, expressed as a percentage. On Stake Originals, the house edge is 1%. Higher house edge = more revenue for the platform per bet.
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- Kenogames
- A Stake Original lottery-style game where players select numbers and win based on how many match the drawn numbers.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)general
- Identity verification process required by Stake.com to comply with AML regulations. Typically involves submitting a government-issued ID and proof of address. Required for withdrawals above certain thresholds.
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- Level-Up Bonusvip
- A one-time bonus awarded to VIP members when they advance to the next VIP tier level.
- Limbogames
- A Stake Original where players set a target multiplier and bet that the outcome exceeds it. Has theoretically infinite maximum payout with extremely low probability.
- Litecoin (LTC)crypto
- A cryptocurrency supported on Stake.com. Faster block times than Bitcoin (~2.5 min). Deposits typically credited after 3-6 confirmations.
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- MAX2026affiliate
- An active Stake.com affiliate code for 2026 new user registrations. Enter in the 'Code' field during Stake.com signup.See also: Affiliate Code
- Medium Rare N.V.general
- The company that operates Stake.com, incorporated in Curaçao and licensed under Curaçao eGaming.
- Minesgames
- A Stake Original based on Minesweeper. Players reveal tiles on a grid to increase their multiplier, avoiding hidden mines. Cash out at any time.See also: Games#Mines
- Monthly Bonusvip
- A monthly reward for VIP members based on their wagering activity during the prior month. Typically higher in value than weekly bonuses.
- Multipliergames
- In Stake Originals, the factor by which your bet is multiplied when you win. A 2x multiplier on a $10 bet returns $20 total. Higher multipliers have lower win probability.
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- Network Feecrypto
- A fee charged by the blockchain network (not Stake.com) to process a cryptocurrency transaction. Also called gas fee on Ethereum.
- Noncegames
- An incrementing number used in Stake's provably fair system. Each bet uses a different nonce, ensuring unique outcomes even with the same seeds.
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- Plinkogames
- A Stake Original where balls drop through a pegged board into prize slots. Multiple risk levels and row counts are configurable.See also: Games#Plinko
- Promo Codeaffiliate
- A code associated with a marketing campaign that activates a promotional offer. Functionally identical to affiliate codes on Stake.com when entered during registration.See also: Promo Code
- Provably Fairgames
- A cryptographic verification system allowing players to independently confirm that game outcomes on Stake Originals were generated fairly. Uses server seed, client seed, and nonce hashing.
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- Rakebackvip
- The return of a percentage of the house edge from a player's wagers. VIP members receive personalized rakeback rates. A key benefit of the Stake VIP program.See also: Rakeback
- Referral Codeaffiliate
- An alphanumeric code generated by an existing Stake.com user to refer friends. Entered by new users during registration in the 'Code' field. Functionally identical to affiliate codes.See also: Referral Code
- Referral Programaffiliate
- Stake.com's system allowing existing users to earn rewards by referring new users. Referrers earn based on the referred user's wagering activity.
- RTP (Return to Player)games
- The percentage of wagered money a game returns to players over time. RTP = 100% minus house edge. Stake Originals have 99% RTP (1% house edge). Slots vary from 94-98%.
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- Self-Exclusiongeneral
- A responsible gambling tool allowing users to block their own access to Stake.com for a set period (temporary) or permanently. Accessible in Account Settings → Responsible Gambling.
- Server Seedgames
- A secret value generated by Stake for each game round in the provably fair system. Its hash is shown to players before the game and revealed afterward for verification.
- Solana (SOL)crypto
- A high-speed blockchain cryptocurrency supported by Stake.com. Extremely fast deposit confirmation times (<1 minute).
- Sportsbookgames
- Stake's sports betting section covering football, basketball, tennis, cricket, esports, MMA, and more. Offers pre-match and live betting.See also: Games#Sportsbook
- Stake Originalsgames
- Proprietary games developed exclusively by Stake.com. Includes Crash, Dice, Plinko, Mines, Limbo, Hilo, Keno, Wheel, and Blackjack. All feature provably fair technology and 1% house edge.See also: Games
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- Tether (USDT)crypto
- A stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar. Supported on Stake.com via multiple networks (ERC-20, TRC-20, and others). Network must match the address type when depositing.
- TRC-20crypto
- A token standard on the Tron blockchain. USDT TRC-20 is a common Stake deposit method — fast and low fees. Must ensure the receiving address is TRC-20 compatible.
- Tron (TRX)crypto
- A blockchain network and cryptocurrency supported by Stake.com. Known for fast transactions and low fees.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)general
- A security feature requiring a second verification step (typically a time-based code from an authenticator app) in addition to password. Strongly recommended for all Stake.com accounts.
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- USD Coin (USDC)crypto
- A stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar. Supported on Stake.com. Available on multiple networks.
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- VIP Hostvip
- A dedicated account manager assigned to high-tier Stake VIP members. Provides personalized service, arranges custom bonuses, and handles special requests.See also: Vip
- VIP Programvip
- Stake.com's invitation-only loyalty reward system. Provides tiered benefits including rakeback, bonus drops, weekly/monthly bonuses, and VIP host access based on wagering volume.See also: Vip
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- Wagering Requirementrewards
- The number of times a bonus amount must be wagered before it can be withdrawn. A 10x wagering requirement on a $100 bonus requires $1,000 in wagers before withdrawal.
- Weekly Bonusvip
- A recurring weekly reward for VIP members based on their wagering activity during the prior week.
- Weekly Giveawayrewards
- A public Stake.com program distributing a prize pool among all users based on weekly wagering volume. Available to all registered users.
- Welcome Offeraffiliate
- A promotional package for new Stake.com users, activated when signing up with an affiliate code. May include signup bonuses, deposit matches, or free bets.See also: Welcome Offer
- Whalegeneral
- Informal term for a very high-stakes gambler. Whales are typically the highest-tier VIP members and receive the most personalized treatment from platforms like Stake.com.
- WIN60affiliate
- An active Stake.com affiliate code for new account registration. Enter during signup in the 'Code' field to link to the referral reward system.See also: Affiliate Code
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- XRP (Ripple)crypto
- A cryptocurrency supported by Stake.com. XRP transactions confirm in seconds (1 confirmation required) — among the fastest deposit options.