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Giving misleading house edge info which is significantly higher than advertised


Hello,

I'd like to start this off by saying how ridiculous a 50% house edge is. It is unheard of, that an established casino will take 50% of all your winnings as a house edge, meanwhile advertising the game to have one of the lowest house edges, set at 1%.

I continue betting because I trust the website I've used for a long time. I've even asked in chat why literally every time I have a betting session, I have twice as many losses as the house edge advertised, I've always been replied to with a simple ''better luck next time'' when in fact, there will never be a "better luck next time" since the house edge was never changed.

I've added a screenshot showing what the casino claims is the house edge, as well as a screenshot of the game itself, showing the chance of winning and the multiplier at which the game pays out.

As you can see, the multiplier at which it pays out, is set at ''1.0102x''. For simplicity's sake, I've rounded the house edge up to 50% (it is fairly close, but just under that, because of the 0.0002 difference)

The 2 at the end is most likely set to confuse players, so they don't realize how insane the house edge is, since at 1.01x it is a lot easier to do the math, and even though it's practically the same number, I doubt many people will be bothered to actually check it.

Now, the chance of winning this bet, is 98%, meaning on average you will win 98 out of 100 bets. With no house edge, the chance should be 99% with an average of 99 wins out of 100 bets, which lets be honest, is a pretty big difference.

If you're betting 100 dollars each time, if you get the most likely statistical outcome (98 wins 2 losses), you will be left with negative 101 dollars (98x1.0102 - 2x100) when with a house edge of 1%, you would be left with negative 1 dollar (99x1.01 - 1x100)

This is probably one the game modes I have the most bets on, since I love betting on a high win chance low payout, where I can stop any time I start hitting many losses (instead of a low win chance, where it can spiral out of control way too fast)

I find it incredibly unfair to take 50% of someone's winnings just because they play on your casino.

I've attached a screenshot of my wagered amounts as well as my overall profit (which also accounts for sports winnings but the number should be fairly close) The main currency to check the profit for, is Ethereum, which is at over negative $10,000

I am unable to get separate dice game bet screenshots, as they delete your old bets. They do store your bets in the bet archive, but you must download every single day of betting separately, and they're stored as ''json'' files which makes it impossible to get an accurate estimate, especially considering I have over 3 million bets made on the website.

I have over $600,000 wagered on the website, I've lost over $1000 on the dice game, and seeing as the house edge stole half of my money, the amount I will settle for is $500.

The number $1000 was chosen to keep it fair to the casino. I have lost more than that on the dice game mode, but because it is impossible for me to prove that (due to the bet deletion and cluttered bet archive), I had to choose a lower number I am confident is less than the amount I've actually lost.

If the casino would like to object to the number chosen, I'd be glad to cooperate, but I doubt they will since it will only hurt them more in this case.

P.S. I'd like to note, that literally nowhere on the site does it mention that the dice game mode has a 50% house edge, not even in fine print. They are hiding this fact for a reason.
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Dear all,

Following an email confirmation from the complaint's submitter, the AskGamblers Complaint Team is pleased to announce the case has been resolved and closed.

We thank both parties for their assistance during the complaint process.

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Dear @Hermer,

The AskGamblers Complaint Team is kindly asking you to update your complaint in a timely manner and confirm if you consider the issue resolved. Please note that, in case you fail to respond within the given timeframe we will consider your case resolved and it will be closed accordingly.

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Slight typo in the statement above.

I believe your concern is related to how you aim to calculate the expected value or RTP. The game is 1% edge, therefore a 99% RTP. Meaning you will on average loose 99% of the amount you wager.

Should read

I believe your concern is related to how you aim to calculate the expected value or RTP. The game is 1% edge, therefore a 99% RTP. Meaning you will on average loose 1% of the amount you wager.
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Hi Hermer,

Thanks for reaching out. We're happy to further explain to you the house edge on dice.

I believe your concern is related to how you aim to calculate the expected value or RTP. The game is 1% edge, therefore a 99% RTP. Meaning you will on average loose 99% of the amount you wager.

You have said here that you believe you should only lose $1 if you wager $100 x 100 times ($10,000 wager).

"If you're betting 100 dollars each time, if you get the most likely statistical outcome (98 wins 2 losses), you will be left with negative 101 dollars (98x1.0102 - 2x100) when with a house edge of 1%, you would be left with negative 1 dollar (99x1.01 - 1x100)"

However, if you bet $100 x 100 times, your total wagered will be $10,000. 1% edge on this is $100. Or a $9,900 RTP.

We hope this further clarifies your situation. Let us know if there's anything further you need help with. Our live support team is available 24/7 if you wish for quicker responses as well :)

Best.
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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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$6,000