An independent, data-led comparison of Cloudbet and Stake on the factors that matter — license, rakeback, KYC and live races. Rankings are independent; outbound links are affiliate links.
| License | Rakeback | KYC | Live races | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | Curaçao (Halcyon Super Holdings B.V., 2013) | 5% | No-KYC up to ≈ $10,000 | 0 |
| Stake | Curaçao (Medium Rare N.V. group) | — | KYC upfront | 1 |
The verdict
For rakeback, Cloudbet leads (5% vs 0%); for live races on SLOTSBONUS, Stake has more (1 vs 0); both list a gambling license; and Stake verifies KYC upfront while the other stays no-KYC up to ~$10k.
Full breakdowns: Cloudbet review · Stake review.
Cloudbet vs Stake — FAQ
Is Cloudbet or Stake better?
Neither wins outright — it depends what you value. For rakeback, Cloudbet leads (5% vs 0%); for live races on SLOTSBONUS, Stake has more (1 vs 0); both list a gambling license; and Stake verifies KYC upfront while the other stays no-KYC up to ~$10k. See the table above and our full Cloudbet and Stake reviews.
Does Cloudbet or Stake have higher rakeback?
Cloudbet advertises higher rakeback (5% vs —).
Are Cloudbet and Stake no-KYC?
Up to a point. Both are no-KYC for everyday play, but identity verification kicks in for larger withdrawals (typically above ~$10,000) or on risk flags — and Stake now verifies before any withdrawal. "No-KYC" means no checks by default, not never.
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