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Self exclusion request not fulfilled after over 2 years


I believe if a user tells a casino they've got a serious gambling addiction and request a permanent self exclusion ban, they should be entitled to one.

Stake on the other hand believes it's not their problem and make the process seemingly impossible.

I'll preface this complaint by making it known that I have contacted support on many more occasions, but I can not find proof for all of them as they seem to be deleted or I am unable to find them. There is still more than enough proof to show Stake did not follow self exclusion protocols.

In 2020 I took it to live support to ask for self exclusion and asked them to permanently ban my account

They asked me to contact support via email

I sent an email to Support requesting a self exclusion ban with no response.

I've had several "breakdowns" while gambling, during one I messaged the CEO asking for self exclusion, which he seemingly agreed to do.
I have not received the self exclusion ban yet.

I'd like to add a trigger warning for the next proof I'm about to insert, as it does talk about suicide among other topics. I opened up much more than I should have, and it took a lot of strength to send this to AskGamblers as it is not something I wish to remember.

Mentally I am in a better place than that point in my life.

I sent the same message to both the CEO and my VIP host. The CEO just said I shouldn't gamble, while the VIP host gave me like a 50 dollar bonus which I used to gamble and further fuel my addiction.

I don't think fueling a gambling addiction is the right thing to do here, personally I believe my account should have been banned long before that, but the moment these messages were received, they should have DEFINITELY banned them.

Although as I said I'm in a better place mentally, this has still caused a lot of financial and emotional damage including relationships ruined with family and friends.

I'm requesting $10,000 which includes losses made after requesting self exclusion as well as extra for damages caused.

I just found another instance where I asked another VIP host to be self excluded, they told me to contact support which I've already proven I've done.
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Dear all,

This complaint has been reopened as per the submitter's request and the AskGamblers Complaint Team would like to give it one more try and help both parties involved in the dispute reach a satisfactory resolution.

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Stake has confirmed that i requested self exclusion and they granted it.

Stake has confirmed that a self exclusion counts for both sports and casino bets.

I have provided proof showing that I was placing bets during the time Stake claims that I was self excluded.

I've used all methods of contacting Stake to request this self exclusion. There is no other way to contact them than all of the ways I used. How did I "barely use the available means of communication" - I used email, live chat, telegram, public chats, forum.
User name
Dear Askgamblers,

Currently, this is not mentioned in our terms of service, and the self-exclusion is currently applied to all of our products (casino & sportsbook).

Also, we would like to notice that through all the evidence shown by the player you can see that although the player barely used the available means of communication provided by Stake, our employees always tried to guide the player to the correct procedures to exclude himself to try to protect him. However, the player always refused to use the same and always tried to find ways to go around the rules or self-exclusion program and continue to play on the website or claiming bonuses.

Accordingly, although we understand the player frustration, we also understand tham from our end we have always acted in accordance with the industry practices and in good faith to try to help the player. In that sense, we understand that we are not liable in this case.

Best,
Stake
User name

Dear all,

This complaint has been reopened as per the submitter's request and the AskGamblers Complaint Team would like to give it one more try and help both parties involved in the dispute reach a satisfactory resolution.

Stake Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 47 / 52
Avg. Amount $12,125
Avg. Complaint Duration 11 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

Stake Casino Complaint Summary

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So far, 23 out of 25 complaints in this category have been resolved.
This operator's average complaint duration is 11 days, while the average duration across all operators is 8 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,


Status rejected Rejected
$6,000