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Stake's sportsbook covers football, basketball, tennis, esports and more, with crypto betting. Common bet types include moneyline, handicap, over/under, parlay and player props.

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Stake sportsbook guide

How crypto sports betting on Stake works — every sport covered and every bet type explained, settled in cryptocurrency.

Sports covered

Bet types

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Stake runs a full crypto sportsbook alongside its casino, under one account and wallet. You bet in cryptocurrency on pre-match and live markets across 11 sports, with odds and depth comparable to mainstream books. Below: the sports covered and the main bet types explained.

Sports covered

⚽ Football / Soccer 100+ markets per match 🏀 Basketball 80+ markets per game 🎾 Tennis 50+ markets per match 🎮 Esports 40+ markets per match 🥊 MMA / UFC 30+ markets per fight 🏈 American Football / NFL 150+ markets for marquee NFL games 🏏 Cricket 60+ markets per match ⚾ Baseball / MLB 70+ markets per game 🏒 Ice Hockey / NHL 60+ markets per game 🏎️ Motorsport / F1 / NASCAR 30+ markets per race 🥊 Boxing 25+ markets per fight

Bet types explained

Moneyline (1X2) The simplest bet: pick who wins. In football the 1X2 version adds the draw as a third option. Handicap / Spread A handicap (point spread) gives one side a virtual head start or deficit to level an uneven match. Over/Under (Totals) Bet on whether a match total — goals, points, corners — finishes above or below a set line. Parlay / Accumulator Combine several bets into one. All legs must win, but the odds multiply for a much bigger potential payout. Prop Bets Wagers on specific events within a game rather than the final result — like a player to score or total cards. Live (In-Play) Betting Place bets while the match is in progress, with odds that shift in real time as play unfolds. Cash Out Settle a bet early for a current value — locking in profit or cutting a loss before the result is final.

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18+ · Odds reflect probability and a margin. No bet type beats the book long-term. Gambling involves risk.

Crypto sports betting on Stake

Beyond the casino, Stake offers a full sportsbook settled in cryptocurrency. The principle mirrors the casino: bets are placed and paid in crypto, with no bank limits and fast withdrawals. Coverage includes football, basketball, tennis, esports and dozens of other sports, plus every main bet type — moneylines, handicaps, totals, parlays and live betting.

Key concepts for disciplined betting: odds (reflecting probability and potential payout), bookmaker margin (the built-in edge) and bankroll management (controlling stake size). As in the casino, over the long run the margin works against the bettor, so discipline and understanding the math matter more than "sure predictions" — which do not exist.