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All Account & Payments → Deposit Methods Withdrawals Stake.us App KYC VerificationThe Sweepstakes Casino Model
Stake.us operates under the sweepstakes model, which is legally distinct from traditional real-money gambling. Instead of depositing cash to play, users interact with two virtual currencies:
- Gold Coins (GC) - Free-play currency with no monetary value. Used to explore the full game library.
- Stake Cash (SC) - Sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for real prizes. 1 SC = $1 USD.
SC is never directly sold. It is provided as a bonus with Gold Coin purchases, through daily logins, mail-in requests, and promotional offers.
How to Get Coins
Sign Up with MAXBET
Get 250,000 GC + 25 SC + 3.5% Rakeback immediately.
Daily Logins
Earn 10,000 GC + 1 SC every day for 31 days.
Purchase GC
Buy Gold Coin packages (SC included as bonus). No purchase required.
Mail-In Request
Send a postcard to receive 5 free SC.
How Redemption Works
Once you accumulate 50+ SC and satisfy the 3x playthrough requirement, you can redeem SC for prizes via cryptocurrency or bank transfer. Redemptions typically process within 1–3 business days.
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Legal Framework
Sweepstakes casinos operate legally in most US states under sweepstakes law because SC is always provided for free (never sold directly). Stake.us is available in all states except: AZ, CA, CT, DE, ID, KY, LA, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, PA, RI, TN, VT, WA, WV.