Stake rakeback calculator

The Stake rakeback formula

Stake publishes this one, which is rare. Rakeback is 3.5% of the house edge on casino games. Written as a formula:

Rakeback = wager × house edge × 3.5%

Stake's help center gives its own example: 1 BTC wagered on a game with a 2% house edge pays 0.0007 BTC of rakeback (1 × 0.02 × 0.035). In dollars, $10,000 on Dice or Mines (1% edge) gives $3.50 back. The same $10,000 on a slot with a 96% RTP (4% edge) gives $14.

• Casino: 3.5% of the house edge of the game you play.
• Poker: 3.5% of the rake.
• Sports: 3.5% of the theoretical value, using a default 3% edge, so about 0.105% of the stake. Voided and cashed-out bets do not count.

Rakeback on slots

Many players spend most of their wager on slots, which have a higher edge than Stake Originals, so they earn more rakeback per dollar. The edge is simply 100% minus the slot's RTP, which Stake shows in each game's info. A 96% RTP slot has a 4% edge: $1,000 of spins earns $1.40 of rakeback, against $0.35 on Dice. Many slots come in several RTP versions, so check the figure in the game you actually play.

Why higher edge games give more rakeback, and cost more

Because rakeback is a share of the edge, a game with a 2% edge pays twice the rakeback of a 1% game. It also costs you twice as much on average. On every game, rakeback gives back 3.5% of your expected loss, never more. Pick games for the edge first: the house edge of every Stake Original is listed in our guide.

How to get rakeback before Bronze

Normally rakeback starts at Bronze, after $10,000 of wager (see the VIP calculator). Stake's welcome offer brings it forward: enter a referral code on the offers page within 24 hours of creating your account and rakeback is active from your first bet. Our promo code page explains how.