Stake Rakeback: 3.5% of the House Edge
With code BONUSTIIME, Stake pays back 3.5% of the house edge on every bet from sign-up, once its support activates it. Cash you claim any time.
Cash back on every bet, from sign-up.
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What Is Stake Rakeback?
Quick answer
Stake rakeback gives back 3.5% of the house edge on every bet, not 3.5% of the bet itself. On a slot with a 4% edge, $1,000 wagered earns $1.40. Sign up with code BONUSTIIME and ask Stake support to activate it before you play: rakeback then runs from sign-up instead of from Bronze VIP.
- From sign-up with code BONUSTIIME
- Ask Stake support to activate it before you play
- !Small: $1.40 per $1,000 on a 4% slot
Source: Stake Help Center (What is Rakeback?) and Stake Help Center (How to get my Welcome Offer?).
Estimate Your Rakeback
Expected figures, the long-run average over many bets. Sports bets count three times toward VIP progress.
With code BONUSTIIME, every bet earns rakeback from sign-up, once Stake support has activated it.
- Expected loss (house edge)
- $2,000
- Rakeback at 3.5%
- $70
- Net expected cost
- $1,930
Where $50,000 puts youSilver: rakeback on
- Unranked$0
- Bronze$10,000
- Silver$50,000
- Gold$100,000
How to Get and Claim Rakeback
- Sign up with code BONUSTIIME Enter the code when you sign up (or within 24 hours, on the Offers page), then ask Stake support to activate rakeback before you play. Without the code, it waits for Bronze VIP ($10,000 wagered).
- Play as usual Every bet adds to your rakeback, win or lose: slots, table and live dealer games, Stake Originals, poker and sports. Voided and cashed-out sports bets earn none.
- Claim it from the VIP page Open VIP, then Rewards, and claim on the Rakeback line. It goes to your balance as cash, whenever you like.
Source: Stake Help Center, How to get my Welcome Offer? and What is Rakeback?.
Rakeback by Game
| Game | House edge | Expected loss per $1,000 | Rakeback per $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A slot at 96% RTP | 4% | $40 | $1.40 |
| Sports bets, on Stake's 3% base | 3% | $30 | $1.05 |
| Darts, Cases and other 2% Originals | 2% | $20 | $0.70 |
| Dice, Plinko, Limbo and other 1% Originals | 1% | $10 | $0.35 |
| Blackjack, basic strategy | 0.57% | $5.70 | $0.20 |
| Poker | Rake | Varies | 3.5% of the rake |
Rakeback Not Showing?
Still missing after these checks? Stake's live chat can look at your account.
- Stake support has not activated it yet: ask the live chat to turn it on and mention code BONUSTIIME.
- The account was opened without code BONUSTIIME: rakeback then starts at Bronze VIP, after $10,000 wagered.
- Your sports bets were voided or cashed out: those bets earn no rakeback.
- You claimed recently: the balance starts again from zero and grows with each bet.
How to Get More from Rakeback
Games with a higher house edge pay more rakeback, but they also cost more. A slot with a 5% edge pays five times the rakeback of a game with a 1% edge, and costs five times as much on the same wagers.
1. Pick Low‑edge Games
The cheapest games for the same amount wagered are Blackjack with basic strategy (0.57% edge), Baccarat (1.10%) and Stake Originals such as Dice or Plinko (1%). You earn less rakeback on them, $0.20 to $0.39 per $1,000 wagered against $1.40 on a 4% slot, but your expected losses are roughly four to seven times smaller.
2. Poker Is the One Positive Case
Poker is the one game where a skilled player can come out ahead over time and still earn rakeback, at 3.5% of the rake paid. A player who pays $500 a month in rake gets $17.50 back.
3. Count Sports Bets for VIP, Not for Rakeback
Sports bets count three times toward VIP progress, so $3,334 in sports bets reaches Bronze ($10,000), the rank that opens the Weekly Boost and the Monthly Bonus. As rakeback they pay little: $1.05 per $1,000, and nothing on a cashed-out bet.
Realistic expectations
Rakeback trims the cost of play; it does not remove it. Wager $50,000 on a slot with a 4% edge and the expected loss is about $2,000: rakeback returns $70 of it.
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How Much Rakeback Does Stake Give?
3.5% of the house edge on each bet. On a slot with a 4% edge that is $1.40 per $1,000 wagered; on a 1% edge game such as Dice or Plinko, $0.35. For poker it is 3.5% of the rake.
When Do I Get Rakeback on Stake?
From sign-up if you use code BONUSTIIME, once Stake support activates it: ask right after you sign up, before you play, and mention the code. Without the code, rakeback starts at Bronze VIP, which you reach after $10,000 wagered in total (sports bets count three times).
Does Stake Rakeback Have Wagering Requirements?
No. Stake pays rakeback as cash: once claimed, it is part of your balance like any other funds.
How Often Can I Claim Rakeback?
Whenever you like, from the Rakeback line of VIP › Rewards. What you have earned stays there until you claim it.
Do Sports Bets Earn Rakeback?
Yes. Stake pays 3.5% of the theoretical value of a sports bet, worked out on a 3% house edge: $1.05 per $1,000 wagered. Voided and cashed-out sports bets earn nothing.
Is Rakeback Worth Chasing?
Not on its own. Rakeback returns 3.5% of what the house edge costs you, so choosing a lower-edge game saves far more than rakeback pays back. Our rakeback calculator shows both numbers for your own stakes.
