Stake.com is a general CS2 sportsbook founded in 2017 and licensed under Curaçao (8048/JAZ2020-013). The book operates on a crypto odds model.
Jurisdictions: Global — restricted in US, UK, several EU states
Payment methods: Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, LTC, DOGE, XRP, TRX, BCH — crypto-first
Pros
- Largest crypto sportsbook globally
- Sponsors CS2 tournaments (Stake Cup, roster partnerships)
- Instant crypto deposits and withdrawals
- VIP program with real cash rakeback
Cons
- Sportsbook margins wider than Pinnacle
- Not a dedicated esports book — CS2 sits alongside general sports
- UK / Netherlands restricted