What is Stake Rakeback & how to get it? (Calculator & Strategies)

What is Stake Rakeback?

Stake rakeback returns 3.5% of the house edge from every bet you place, whether you win or lose, rewarding active players automatically through Stake’s VIP program.

Rakeback is an automatic cashback on all wagers at Stake. Every bet generates a return based on the game’s house edge.

How it works:

• Stake Rakeback Applies to casino games, poker, sports betting, and Stake Originals
• Credits accumulate automatically in real-time
• Claimable anytime as instant cash
• No wagering requirements
• No claiming limits

Access requirement: Bronze VIP status ($10,000 total wagered)

Rate: 3.5% of house edge (flat rate for all VIP levels)

Official Stake Source: “Players are awarded 3.5% of the house edge back on every wager you place on a casino game at Stake, whether that’s live dealer games, video poker or one of the latest releases.” – Stake.com Blog, November 2025

How to Calculate Stake Rakeback?

Rakeback = Your Wager × Game’s House Edge × 3.5%. You get 3.5% of the casino’s mathematical advantage, not 3.5% of your bet amount.

🚨 misconception: you’re not getting 3.5% of your wager back. you’re getting 3.5% of what the casino takes as its edge.

Example breakdown:

• You bet: $1,000
• Game house edge: 2%
• Casino’s edge: $1,000 × 2% = $20
• Your rakeback: $20 × 3.5% = $0.70

I bet $100 on a 2% house edge game, I get 3.5% of that 2% edge = $0.07

How to find the house edge?

For slots and most casino games, use the RTP (Return to Player) percentage. House Edge = 100% – RTP%. Ex: A slot with 96% RTP has a 4% house edge.

Stake Originals like Dice, Plinko, and Crash display their house edge directly in-game (typically around 1%).

Table games follow industry standards: European Roulette runs at 2.7%, Blackjack with optimal play ranges from 0.5-1%, and Baccarat Banker sits at 1.06%.

For games without displayed information, contact Stake support to request the house edge data.

How to Activate Rakeback? (Step by Step Guide)

Stake Rakeback is one of the most valuable Stake promotions, offering players a percentage of every wager back as instant cashback. This step-by-step guide explains how to activate rakeback correctly, claim your rewards and make sure your account benefits from continuous returns while playing casino games or betting on sports.

Step 1: Create and Verify Your Stake Account

Register or log in to your verified Stake account to unlock all VIP features. Once verified, your gameplay automatically contributes to rakeback earnings on every eligible wager across the casino and sportsbook.

💡 Tip: Rakeback can be activated instantly when you register using Stake bonus code BONUSTIIME. This exclusive link guarantees full access to Stake’s rakeback rewards and VIP bonuses from your very first session → Click here to register

Step 2: Open the Rakeback Section

Go to VIP → Rewards → Rakeback.
This section shows your active rakeback status, the current percentage you are earning, and the claim button for available rewards.

Step 3: Activate Rakeback with BONUSTIIME

If your rakeback feature is not yet active, use the BONUSTIIME registration code to unlock it. Once activated, the system tracks your wagers in real time and credits your account with ongoing cashback based on your total volume and VIP level.

Step 4: Place Eligible Wagers

Play any qualifying casino or sportsbook game. Every real money wager contributes to your rakeback balance automatically. The more you play, the higher your cumulative rakeback return grows.

How to Claim Rakeback?

Click the VIP button in the main menu. Select the Rakeback tab. Your accumulated balance displays with a “Claim” button. Click it and the funds credit instantly to your account as withdrawable cash.

How often do you claim rakeback?

You can claim anytime and unlimited times. There’s no minimum amount required, no maximum claims per day, and no restrictions on frequency.

Common strategies: Some players claim after every session to track earnings precisely. Others let it accumulate for days or weeks before claiming in larger amounts. The choice is purely personal preference since there’s no advantage either way.

No expiration: Unclaimed rakeback never expires. It sits in your rakeback balance indefinitely until you claim it. You won’t lose accumulated rakeback by waiting.

Which games are eligible for Rakeback?

Rakeback applies to all casino games, Stake Originals, poker, and sports betting. With two exceptions: voided sports bets and cashed-out sports bets are ineligible.

Game Category	Rakeback Rate	Special Notes
Slots	3.5% of house edge	House edge 2-5% typical
Table Games	3.5% of house edge	Blackjack 0.5%, Roulette 2.7%
Live Dealer	3.5% of house edge	Same rates as table games
Stake Originals	3.5% of house edge	Usually ~1% house edge
Poker Cash	3.5% of rake taken	Rake varies by stakes
Poker Tournaments	3.5% of rake (fee)	e.g., $1 rake on $10+$1
Sports Betting	3.5% of 3% edge (0.105% of stake)	Excludes voided, cashed out

Casino Games & Stake Originals

All slots, table games, live dealer, and Stake Originals (Crash, Dice, Plinko, Mines, Limbo, Hilo) qualify for rakeback on every real-money wager.

Key difference: Originals run at 1% house edge versus 2-5% for most slots. Wagering $10,000 on a 4% slot generates $14 rakeback versus $3.50 on 1% Originals – but lower edge means better winning odds.

Poker

Cash games and tournaments both qualify, calculated on actual rake collected rather than theoretical edge.

Cash games: Rake is 3-5% per pot, capped by stakes level. A session generating $200 in total rake yields $7 in rakeback.

Tournaments: Rake is the entry fee portion. A $50+$5 tournament has $5 rake, generating $0.175 rakeback.

Sports Betting

Sports use a fixed 3% house edge, resulting in 0.105% of your stake as rakeback. Applies to all markets: pre-match, live, singles, parlays.

Two exclusions:

• Voided bets (canceled matches, errors) = no rakeback
• Cashed-out bets (early settlement) = no rakeback

VIP bonus: Sports bets count 3x toward VIP progress. A $100 bet adds $300 to your VIP total.

Promo Codes and Exclusive Rakeback Deals

Unlocking a stake rakeback deal is easier with a rakeback promo code. Using an exclusive promo code like BONUSTIIME when you sign up with stake maximizes rewards and provides unique advantages for new and existing players.

Active Promo Codes for Rakeback

Players can activate rakeback with a valid promo code. Entering a stake code or rakeback code unlocks hidden offers. An exclusive promo code such as code BONUSTIIME often provides improved returns, helping players boost their rakeback rewards and enjoy greater long-term benefits at stake casino.

How to Enter Promo Codes at Stake

To use a promo code, open your profile and enter code during signup or inside the rakeback tab. Once applied, the system verifies eligibility and provides an activated code. From there, you can claim rakeback rewards automatically as you wager across Stake’s eligible games.

How to optimise Stake Rakeback (best strategies)

🚨 Understand the trade off: Higher house edge games generate more rakeback but cost more in losses. A 5% edge slot produces 5x the rakeback of a 1% edge game, but creates 5x higher expected losses on the same wagers.

Over $50,000 wagered, the difference between a 0.5% edge game and a 5% edge game costs you $2,250 in expected losses. The rakeback difference? Only $78.75. You lose 29x more chasing rakeback than you gain from it.

Strategy 1: Best Games for Value + Rakeback

Optimal choices: Blackjack with basic strategy (0.5% edge), Baccarat Banker (1.06%), Stake Originals like Dice or Plinko (1% edge), or video poker with optimal strategy. These offer the best balance of winning probability and sustainable play.

Practical reality: You’ll earn less rakeback per $1,000 wagered ($0.18-$0.35) compared to high-edge slots ($1.40+), but your bankroll depletes 5-10x slower. Over identical wagering volume, you deposit far less money while still accumulating meaningful rakeback.

Strategy 2: Poker, The Only Positive EV Rakeback Option

Skilled poker players can generate rakeback while maintaining profitable win rates, making it the only game where rakeback adds to positive expected value rather than reducing negative expected value.

Optimal approach: Play cash games at stakes where you’re a winning player. If you beat the game for 5bb/100 hands while paying typical rake, you profit from both poker winnings and 3.5% rakeback on rake paid. This creates the only scenario where rakeback supplements profits instead of offsetting losses.

Volume matters: A player generating $500 monthly in poker rake (realistic for mid-stakes regular) earns $17.50 monthly rakeback on top of poker winnings. Combined income streams unavailable in pure gambling games.

Strategy 3: Sports Betting use for VIP Acceleration Only

Sports betting offers the 3x multiplier for VIP progress but generates minimal rakeback (0.105% of stake). Use it strategically, not as a primary rakeback source.

Smart implementation: New players can reach Bronze VIP ($10,000 requirement) with just $3,333 in sports bets, unlocking rakeback three times faster than casino play. Once you’ve reached your target VIP tier, switch to better rakeback games if that’s your priority.

Critical rule: Never cash out sports bets. A cashed-out wager forfeits all rakeback while still counting for VIP progress. If you’re betting for rakeback value, let every bet settle naturally.

Strategy 4: Consistency Over Intensity

Sustainable approach: Steady, regular play at comfortable stakes beats high-intensity sessions at inflated stakes. Rakeback accumulates on volume over time, not on individual big bets.

Practical example: Wagering $500 weekly for a year ($26,000 total) on 1% edge games generates $9.10 in rakeback while costing $260 in expected losses. Sustainable, predictable, manageable. Trying to generate the same volume in one month at higher stakes creates unnecessary variance and bankroll stress.

VIP consideration: Regular play keeps you active for weekly boosts and monthly bonuses, which often exceed rakeback value at higher VIP tiers. A Platinum player’s monthly bonus can be 5-10x their rakeback amount.

Stake Rakeback not showing, what to do?

Check your VIP status first (need Bronze + $10K wagered), wait 48 hours for processing, and verify no voided/cashed-out sports bets.

A frequent question we get on streams is: Why am I not getting rakeback on Stake? Here are 7 Common Causes & Fixes

1. Not Bronze VIP Yet

Rakeback requires $10,000 total wagered. Check VIP → Progress to see your current total.

Fix: Keep playing until you hit $10,000. Sports bets count 3x (only need $3,333 in sports wagers).

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2. Processing Delay

The system updates within 24-48 hours. Recent wagers may not show immediately.

Fix: Wait 48 hours after your session. Check back tomorrow before troubleshooting further.

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3. Sports Bet Exclusions

Voided bets (canceled matches, errors) and cashed-out bets generate zero rakeback.

Fix: Review your bet history for void/cash-out indicators. This is normal, not a bug. Stop using cash-out if rakeback matters.

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4. Incomplete Verification

Level 2 KYC verification may be required for full reward access.

Fix: Complete verification in Settings → Upload ID and proof of address. Takes 24-72 hours.

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5. Account Restrictions

Regional limitations or terms violations can disable rakeback.

Fix: Check terms for your region. Contact support if you believe it’s an error.

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6. Browser Cache

Outdated cached data can show incorrect rakeback amounts.

Fix: Clear cache, log out/in. Try different browser or device. Mobile users: force-quit app.

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7. Minimum Threshold

Very small amounts (under $0.01) may not display until accumulating higher.

Fix: Continue wagering. Tiny rakeback from low wagers takes time to show.

Contact Support

After ruling out causes above and waiting 48 hours. Use Live chat (bottom right corner) or email support. You need to provide: Username, VIP level, total wagered, timeframe of missing rakeback.

Response time: Live chat = minutes. Email = 24 hours.

Rakeback Changes & Updates (2024-2025)

Stake reduced rakeback from 5% to 3.5% in 2024, representing a 30% decrease but introducing a flat rate across all VIP levels for transparency.

Impact by Volume

$10K monthly wagered (2% edge):

• Before: $3.50/month
• After: $2.45/month
• Loss: $1.05/month

$50K monthly wagered (2.5% edge):

• Before: $21.88/month
• After: $15.31/month
• Loss: $6.57/month

$100K monthly wagered (3% edge):

• Before: $150/month
• After: $105/month
• Loss: $45/month ($540/year)

Sources used to write this page:

https://help.stake.com/en/articles/4821738-what-is-rakeback
https://stake.com/blog/what-is-stake-rakeback
https://www.reddit.com/r/Stake/comments/qbvprn/rakeback/
https://stakecommunity.com/topic/25368-how-oftenfrequently-do-you-claim-rakeback/

Verification: All rates and policies cross-checked against official Stake sources.