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Allowed me to play from a restricted country for over a year now


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By Zrats
4 years ago

Dear AskGamblers,

I started playing on Stake.com a year ago because I've seen a French streamer on Twitch, who made some advertise about this provider, with an affiliation system. He has never mentioned anything about the fact that it was forbidden to play from France at all, as his audience is 99% from France. I filled the identity and address verification on Stake, because I read in their ToS that playing from my country (France) was forbidden. So I filled everything for Stake to be able to know that I was based in France. I thought it was ok to play, and that I maybe misunderstood something in their ToS. I never used any VPN or whatever, I can prove that all my login connections were made from France. They also gave me some mirror URL to use, when I asked the live support, because Stake.com was no more available from France. So at this point, I never tried to hide that I was playing from France.

I played for a year, and I became addicted. I had a very bad compulsive behavior, but Stake never tried to help me, or anything. I made so many times 5-6 deposit in a short time, which should have warn them about my gambling addiction, but they did nothing. Also, Stake doesn't have any limit option, as deposit or bet limits. They said it was because they're using crypto, so they can't block any deposit, which is right, but for the bet limit, they can, but they don't. Also, they're providing so many bonuses to keep you related to their casino - a weekly bonus, every Saturday, at the same hour, which creates a kind of psychological link with them. And a monthly bonus. These bonuses depend on how much you've bet during the week or the month. They also use a progression bar to access to different VIP levels, which gives you more different bonus, but also push you to bet more and more to level up. I complained about this kind of system, which pushes the customer to bet more and more. Despite the fact that they are showing some "Responsible Gaming" logos, they don't care about it. Also, in their promotion mails, they don't mention anything about "Responsible Gaming", which shows again, that they truly don't care about it.

As I mentioned having gambling troubles, Stake decided to close my account without my permission. They said that they can, because of point number 3 of their ToS Warranties. They didn't say anything about the fact that they let me play from a restricted country. It's funny because they decided to ban me when I started to complain. This is unfair.

I asked the support with a different email address if I can register from France on Stake, and they said that I can't. I asked them if there will be a system that will block my account, and they answered: "your account would be closed upon creation". This is a total lie.

I was able to create an account with my real IP address from France (I've got the login archives with IP address that Stake shows on their website), and despite the fact that I filled the ID and address verification, they didn't do anything. But, listening to them, and if you read the ToS, they should have closed my account as soon as they could know I was based in France. But they didn't.

This is the reason why I'm asking for a full refund, and for damages and interest because of the gambling addiction Stake gave me, which caused many issues in my professional and personal life, I'm now being under medical treatment.

I've got all the proofs about everything.

Best regards.

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Dear all,

Following a review of valid information and proof presented by Stake Casino management, the AskGamblers Complaint Team hereby confirms that the issue, subject to this dispute, has already been raised with and ruled by the relevant regulatory body.

Based on the abovementioned information and taking into account the AGCCS policy of compliance with the decisions taken by the official regulatory bodies and/or ADR entities, the AskGamblers Complaint Team has no other option but to close the case as resolved in operator's favour.

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Dear all,

We regret to inform you that following the submitter's confirmation that the issue, subject to this dispute, has already been raised with the relevant regulatory body and, taking into account the fact that the parties did not reach a mutual agreement of settling the dispute, the AskGamblers Complaint Team has no other option but to close this complaint as unresolved.

As soon as the AskGamblers Complaint Team is notified about the regulator's final decision on the case, we will comply and mark this complaint accordingly.

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Hello there,

Yes I did submit a complaint to the regulator, but as stake lied about the case, I wanted to expose the situation here. Of course, I’ve got proofs, I’m not saying that Stake lied without being able to prove what I’m saying.

Will you have to close my complaint or can we keep working on it, even if I filled a complaint to the regulator ?

Best regards
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Dear @Zrats,

The AskGamblers Complaint Team is kindly asking you to update your complaint and clarify whether you have submitted an official complaint with the Regulatory Body. Please note that in case you fail to respond within the given timeframe we will consider your case rejected and it will be closed accordingly.

Please keep in mind that as per the AGCCS Terms and Guidelines which you accepted upon registering and using our complaints system, you are obliged to provide the necessary level of assistance and cooperation during the process, and providing updates in a timely manner is a must.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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Avg. Complaint Duration 11 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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3 withdrawals on hold since 28 October with no timeline
Hello,

I'm writing because the last few days have been really hard for me, and I hope you can help.

Three of my crypto withdrawals from Stake have been on hold since 29 October (times in UTC+8, as shown in my screenshots):
1. 29 Oct 2026 03:45, 13,400 USDT, BNB Smart Chain
2. 29 Oct 2026 17:06, 10,000 USDC, BNB Smart Chain
3. 29 Oct 2026 21:49, 29,999.15 USDC, Ethereum

All three are going to my own wallet (0xe4CC...31E5). They still show "Preparing Withdrawal" (step 2 of 4), with no transaction hash. An earlier withdrawal of 15,014.01 USDT to the same wallet on 28 October arrived normally.

I want to be fair to Stake. I don't blame them for checking my account. This may be exactly what they need to do, and the support staff have always been polite to me.

I have contacted live chat every day since then. They told me this is a standard security check and that no additional information is needed right now. No one has told me that I broke any rule.

What is so hard is waiting with no end in sight. Every time I ask, I am told there is no time estimate and that support cannot see the review team's process. This is big money, and I have been very, very anxious. I keep checking for news, and every day without an answer weighs on me more. I could cope with a long wait if I only knew how long it might be.

During this time, my deposits kept working normally, while these three withdrawals stayed on hold.

What I'm asking for is simple: please help me get these three withdrawals paid out. If Stake needs anything else from me, I will gladly provide it.

Thank you for reading this.
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Verification process cannot be completed and funds withheld
Hello,

I am submitting this complaint regarding Stake.com, which has suspended my account and prevented me from accessing or withdrawing my funds.

Stake temporarily suspended my account due to suspicions that I may have violated its Terms of Service and subsequently requested additional verification documents to restore access to my account.

I have fully cooperated with the verification process and successfully completed the first three verification stages. However, I am currently experiencing difficulties completing the fourth stage, which requires proof of income.

I am currently a student and unemployed. Therefore, I do not receive a salary or have a regular employment income. It is simply impossible for me to provide payslips or documents proving a regular income that I do not have.

I have also submitted my available bank statements, but they were not considered sufficient to complete the verification.

I want to emphasize that I am not refusing to cooperate with the verification process. I have successfully completed all previous verification requirements. However, I am now being asked to provide proof of income that does not exist in my circumstances, without being offered a practical alternative.

Furthermore, I have not received a sufficiently clear explanation of the specific reason why my account was initially considered suspicious, nor have I been provided with a reasonable solution to complete the fourth verification stage.

Throughout this process, my account remains suspended, and I am unable to access or withdraw my funds.

I understand that Stake has legitimate security, KYC, and AML obligations. However, I do not believe it is reasonable for my funds to remain inaccessible indefinitely simply because, as an unemployed student, I cannot provide salary documents that do not exist.

I am requesting one of the following resolutions:

Allow me to complete the fourth verification stage using reasonable alternative documentation appropriate to my circumstances as an unemployed student, and reconsider the restrictions placed on my account.

If Stake is unwilling to lift the restrictions on my account, I request that my account be closed and my remaining balance returned to me.

I am not asking to bypass or be exempted from verification requirements. I am simply requesting a fair and achievable verification process or the return of my funds.

I respectfully request AskGamblers' assistance in mediating this dispute and helping reach a fair resolution.

Thank you.
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Account suspension KYC proof of address problem

My Stake.com account has been suspended due to alleged "Terms of Service violation".

Account Details:


Username: < removed and sent to the casino >

Registered Email: < sent to the casino >


Problem:

I am a player from mainland China. For more than 3 months, I have been trying to complete the KYC verification, especially Proof of Address (Level 3).

Main Issues:


All my official documents are in Chinese. I have uploaded them multiple times, but Stake support does not accept them or keeps rejecting them without clear explanation.

I live in a rented apartment, so I cannot easily provide utility bills or bank statements in my own name as proof of address. I have tried providing rental agreements, translated documents, and other alternatives, but they are still not accepted.


The system now shows the message: "We have temporarily suspended your account for a suspected breach of our terms of service. Please contact [email protected] for information on how to resolve this."

I have contacted [email protected] and support multiple times as instructed, but the issue remains unresolved after 3 months.

Requested Solution:


Immediate manual review and acceptance of my Chinese documents (with translations) or suitable alternatives for rented housing.

Lift the account suspension OR return the entire balance to my original deposit wallet address.

Provide a clear written explanation of the exact Terms of Service violation.


I have attached:


Screenshot of the suspension message

All previous support conversations

KYC documents submitted (including Chinese address proofs and translations)


Please help resolve this matter urgently.

Best regards,


Status solved Resolved
Forever in verification

Start playing on Stake.com on 14/02/2026.

Made deposits and withdrawals without any problems. Account VIP status GOLD. Account minus -12000 USDT. I was playing slots, a little bit of sportsbook.

11/03/2026 I placed bets of 1500 USDT on a basketball match, won 1400 USDT. When I try to withdraw money i received a notification that I need to submit verification again from LEVEL 2 to LEVEL 4.

But now I need to send for a LEVEL 2 selfie with documents and paper with nickname and date.

LEVEL 3 - proof of address LEVEL 4 - bank statement and payslips.

I made it! Load documents for LEVEL 2 - COMPLETED, LEVEL 3 - COMPLETED, LEVEL 4 - reviewing. The next day, I wrote again to support and asked why it took so long to review LEVEL4. They ask me to check my mail. In my mail was a letter «please confirm verification by link…»

I also completed this verification by linking it was third party verification service, not stake.com! By the way i made it.

After all this i wrote again to Stake.com support. They told me that I need to wait. After it i received a letter from someone from stake again with requirements to complete another verification with a new link. I wrote to support and ask what this is. They answered me that I need to wait and update my page when the results are in.

So I read a lot of complaints and understand that the current situation is in forever verification.

So I ask you to help me to solve it and to get my money back from this suspicious website.

Status rejected Rejected
$1,400
Account suspended and Stake rejecting notarized legal affidavit and bills

I am writing to formally request a thorough review of my account (Username: < sent to the casino >), which has been frozen despite my providing extensive and legally valid verification documents. I recently experienced a successful streak in sports betting, which brought my account balance to approximately $6,000.

Unfortunately, I am currently unable to access these funds due to the Level 2–4 verification requirements imposed on my account, but since they have right to ask for KYC anytime I am happily cooperating with them.


I am 18 years old, a full-time student, and reside with my family in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, India.

I tried sumbitting Level 2 and after multiple reupload and a verrif verifiction it was finally confirmed.

For level 3, I was asked to provide the bills in my name even though I mentioned that I am a student.

In India, it is very common for students to live with their parents, and therefore, all utility bills and residence-related payments are naturally under the parent’s name. In my case, all official bills for our residence are registered under my father’s name, Vedpal Singh.

I tried to tell chat support about this and happily they understood and asked me to upload my father's bill and a signed and notary document claiming that I am a p art of that community


To comply fully with Stake’s verification requirements, I have submitted the following "Standard" documents:

Father’s Utility and Financial Documents: I provided his Airtel DTH bills alongside his State Bank of India (SBI) bank statements for the past three months, proving active household payments.

Notarized Residency Affidavit (e-Stamp Certificate No: IN-DL73853644033532Y): This legally sworn affidavit confirms my current residence and explicitly establishes my connection to my father. I obtained this official document at my own expense specifically upon request from your support team.

Official Domicile Certificate & OBC Caste Certificate: Both government-issued documents clearly display my permanent address, further confirming my residence at my family home.

My Aadhaar Card: My National ID matches the exact address on all the above documents, establishing perfect consistency.


Despite submitting this overwhelming amount of legal and government-issued proof, my account verification continues to be stalled and rejected for different reason everytime. The recurring automated feedback asks for utility bills in my name, which is impossible given my circumstances:

Electricity: In Delhi, households consuming less than 200 units per month receive a 100% subsidy and do not generate a standard payable electricity bill.

Water: Our family uses a common submersible pump system, which does not generate individual municipal water bills.

Both of these are very common in INDIA, especially in DELHI region since its modern household.


I am not claiming that stake is doing it on purpose, but I just want to convey them that there must be a verification loop that I am stuck in that is causing this all since I want to emphasize that I have provided all available legal and government-issued proof to establish both my identity and my physical residence. These documents carry severe legal weight in my country and they can be verified too digitally and should satisfy any reasonable verification requirements, yet the account freeze remains.


I kindly request that Stake's higher management urgently review the documents I have submitted and lift the freeze on my account, allowing me access to my legitimate winnings. I have acted in good faith, fully complying with your process, and this situation has caused significant stress.

Thank you very much for your attention and understanding. I sincerely hope that this matter will be resolved swiftly since as a 18 year old student, I am not able to focus on my studies due to this and spent most of time collecting documents just to get them rejected for unknown reasons.


Sincerely,


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