Head-to-head
Megapari vs Stake
Megapari and Stake operate in the same verticals (casino, sportsbook, poker), so most of what follows is a like-for-like comparison.
Everything below is taken from each operator's published record — licence registers, banking pages, bonus terms and responsible-gambling pages. We do not open accounts or play, so nothing here is a claim about hands-on experience.
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Licensing — and the numbers to check it with
A licence number is the one claim on this page you do not have to take our word for: look it up in the regulator's own public register.
Megapari
Autonomous Island of Anjouan (Union of Comoros)
- Licence number:
- ALSI-112310012-F15
- Jurisdiction:
- Comoros
Stake
Curacao eGaming
- Licence number:
- 8048/JAZ2-2
- Jurisdiction:
- Curaçao
Megapari and Stake are licensed under comparably strict regimes, so licensing does not separate them.
Player-protection tools, side by side
Checkable in a minute: open each operator’s responsible-gambling page and count them yourself. A tool is recorded as absent unless we find it. 7 tools are tracked.
| Tool | Megapari | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| Link to a gambling-help organisation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reality-check reminders | ✕ | ✕ |
| Deposit & loss limits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction history access | ✕ | ✓ |
| Self-assessment test | ✕ | ✕ |
| Self-exclusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time-out / cool-off | ✓ | ✓ |
Stake exposes 5 of the 7 tools against 4 at Megapari. Megapari is missing: reality-check reminders, transaction history access, self-assessment test.
Responsible Gambling →Welcome bonus terms
The headline amount is marketing. These are the terms that decide what it is actually worth.
| Term | Megapari | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| Headline offer | 100% up to €1500 + 150FS | Up to 10% rakeback |
| Wagering | x35 | none |
| Max bet while active | €5 | no_limit |
| Max cashout | No limit | No limit |
| Time to clear | 7 days | 7 days |
| Min. deposit | €10 | $10 |
| Free spins | 150 free spins | Not disclosed |
- Stake asks the lower playthrough — none against x35 at Megapari — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
Banking, currencies and languages
What the two share, and what each has that the other does not.
Payment methods
Stake publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Megapari.
Both (4)
Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tether
Only Megapari (4)
Skrill, Neteller, UPI, Bank Transfer
Only Stake (5)
Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ripple, Tron
Currencies
Megapari and Stake publish the same number of currencies (8).
Both (3)
USD, EUR, BRL
Only Megapari (5)
INR, BDT, NGN, KES, PKR
Only Stake (5)
BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, DOGE
Languages
Stake publishes 7 languages against 6 at Megapari.
Both (4)
English, Portuguese, French, Russian
Only Megapari (2)
Hindi, Bangla
Only Stake (3)
Spanish, Turkish, Japanese
Published payout window
The fastest withdrawal window each operator publishes on its own banking page. It is a stated window, not a payout we have timed: we do not open accounts, so we make no claim about withdrawal speed in practice.
Megapari:Under an hour (Bitcoin)
Stake:Under an hour (Bitcoin)
Where each one accepts players
These are the operators' own published country lists, and neither list is exhaustive — a country missing from both is simply not stated either way.
| Market | Megapari | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Accepted | Accepted |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Accepted | Not stated |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Accepted | Not stated |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Accepted | Not stated |
Megapari
Accepted countries: Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Georgia, India, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Türkiye, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, South Africa
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia
Stake
Accepted countries: Canada, Brazil, India, Türkiye, Argentina, Chile, Mexico
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Australia
Megapari blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
Stake blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Australia. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
What stands out on each
Megapari
Pros
- Crypto-friendly: accepts Bitcoin and Tether alongside cards and e-wallets
- Supports India's UPI and local currencies (INR, BDT, NGN, KES, PKR, BRL)
- Large headline welcome package of 100% up to €1,500 plus 150 free spins
- Casino, sportsbook and poker under one account
- Localised in six languages including Hindi, Bengali and Portuguese
Cons
- Only Curaçao-licensed — lighter regulatory oversight than MGA or UKGC
- Steep x35 wagering requirement on the welcome bonus
- Blocked across most regulated Western markets (US, UK, DE, ES, NL, FR, AU)
Stake
Pros
- Casino, sportsbook and poker available together
- Wager-free welcome model: up to 10% rakeback with no playthrough
- Extensive crypto support including BTC, ETH, USDT and more
- Seven-language interface including Turkish, Russian and Japanese
- No maximum cashout on the welcome rakeback
Cons
- Single Curaçao licence rather than a tier-one regulator
- Conflicting accepted/blocked listings for Japan and Australia in the data
- Heavily crypto-oriented, with limited fiat banking options
- Blocks several markets including the US, UK, France and Germany
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better welcome bonus terms, Megapari or Stake?
Stake asks the lower playthrough — none against x35 at Megapari — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
Are Megapari and Stake licensed?
Megapari holds: Autonomous Island of Anjouan (Union of Comoros) (ALSI-112310012-F15). Stake holds: Curacao eGaming (8048/JAZ2-2). Every number above can be checked in the issuing regulator's public register.
Which offers more responsible-gambling tools, Megapari or Stake?
Stake exposes 5 of the 7 tools against 4 at Megapari. Megapari is missing: reality-check reminders, transaction history access, self-assessment test. Count them yourself on each operator's responsible-gambling page.
Which supports more payment methods, Megapari or Stake?
Stake publishes 9 payment methods against 8 at Megapari. Both accept: Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tether.
Can players in our priority markets use Megapari or Stake?
Türkiye: Megapari — accepted; Stake — accepted. Azerbaijan: Megapari — accepted; Stake — not stated. Russia: Megapari — accepted; Stake — not stated. Kazakhstan: Megapari — accepted; Stake — not stated.
Which has been operating longer, Megapari or Stake?
Stake has traded since 2017, Megapari since 2019.
Every fact comes from the operator’s own published terms and licence records. We do not add them up into a score: How we compare. All comparisons