Stake Bet Canada: Sportsbook, Live Betting & Stake Casino
Everything Canadian players want to know before placing a Stake bet — how the sportsbook is laid out, which markets are worth a look, how live betting works and what the Stake casino adds on top.
GETRAKEBACKCanada Sportsbook view. Hockey leads the board here — all seven Canadian NHL clubs, the Raptors, Blue Jays, MLS and CPL sides — with every example priced in CA$.
Stake betting in Canada, explained without the hype
Stake is an online sportsbook and casino built around a single account and wallet. For Canadian sports fans that means one login covers an NHL moneyline on Saturday night, a cricket over/under that settles while you sleep and a few spins in the Stake casino in between.
The platform grew out of the crypto world, so cryptocurrency remains central to how deposits and withdrawals work. Payment options and the currencies on offer vary by region, so the cashier on your own account is the place to confirm what's available to you.
One thing to settle first: online gambling in Canada is regulated province by province. Before creating a Stake Canada account, check Stake's terms for restricted regions and make sure you meet the legal age where you live.
Sportsbook + casino
Switch between Stake bet and Stake casino from the same menu — no second sign-up.
Digital wallet
Balances can be held in several cryptocurrencies; check the cashier for options in your area.
Rakeback from day one
Code GETRAKEBACK unlocks Rakeback early instead of waiting for VIP progress.
What Canadians bet on most
Hockey sits at the top of the board from October to June, but the Stake sportsbook goes well beyond the NHL. Pick a sport to open its dedicated guide.
Live betting: odds that move with the game
Live betting lets you place wagers after the opening faceoff or first ball. Prices shift with every goal, power play or wicket, and markets can be briefly suspended while something big happens on the ice or pitch.
- Read the game state first. A team trailing 1–0 but outshooting their opponent 14–4 is a different bet from one being outplayed.
- Expect quick suspensions. Penalties, VAR checks and reviews can pause a market for a few seconds.
- Keep stakes planned. In-play betting moves fast; decide your CA$ amount before the period starts, not mid-rush.
- Goal — Oilers on the power play
- Penalty — Canucks, two minutes for tripping
- Goal — Canucks, even strength
- Goal — Oilers, wrist shot from the slot
Stake sportsbook and Stake casino at a glance
These screenshots show the layout you'll meet after signing in: a sports lobby organised by top matches and promotions, and a casino lobby split into Stake Originals, slots and live games.
Pre-match
Full market lists open days ahead for major leagues, from match result to player props.
Same Game Multis
Combine several outcomes from one fixture into a single ticket at a combined price.
Casino in one tap
The Casino / Sports toggle at the top of the lobby moves you between both sides instantly.
Common markets and what they pay
Every example uses decimal odds and a CA$ stake so you can see the total return at a glance.
| Market | What you're betting on | Example | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Which team wins, overtime included | Maple Leafs @ 1.80, CA$25 | CA$45.00 |
| 1X2 | Home win, draw or away win after regulation | Draw @ 3.40, CA$10 | CA$34.00 |
| Puck line / spread | A team to win by more than a set margin | Oilers −1.5 @ 2.55, CA$10 | CA$25.50 |
| Totals (Over/Under) | Combined goals, points or runs | Over 6.5 goals @ 1.95, CA$100 | CA$195.00 |
| Player props | An individual stat line | Player to score @ 2.70, CA$10 | CA$27.00 |
| Outrights | Season or tournament winner | Cup winner @ 12.00, CA$10 | CA$120.00 |
Want to dig deeper into odds maths and bet types? Read the Stake sports betting guide.
Stake on your phone
Most Canadians check scores on their phone, and Stake is built for that. The site adapts to small screens, keeping the bet slip, live events and your account a thumb's reach away.
There's no separate set of odds for mobile — what you see on your laptop is what you get on your phone. Many players add Stake to their home screen so it opens like an app.
Stake betting app guide
Use code GETRAKEBACK to unlock Rakeback
Rakeback returns a slice of the house edge on your play, whether a bet wins or loses. On Stake it normally comes with VIP progress — the welcome offer lets new players unlock it from the start.
Enter the code while creating your account. Stake's help centre also notes that a code can be added from the Offers section of your account settings within 24 hours of registration.
- Where to enter
- Referral code field at sign-up
- Time limit
- Within 24 h of registering
Why Canadians use Stake
Every time zone covered
Evening NHL, overnight cricket from India and Australia, morning Premier League — there's always something on the board.
Deep market lists
Big fixtures carry dozens of options, from simple winners to period totals and player stats.
Esports alongside sports
CS2, League of Legends, Dota 2 and Valorant sit next to traditional sports in the same lobby.
Account security tools
Two-factor authentication is available in account settings, a step every player should switch on.
Casino on the side
Stake casino games are there for the downtime between periods — no second wallet needed.
Rakeback rewards
A share of the house edge comes back on every bet — and GETRAKEBACK unlocks it early.
Stake Canada questions, answered
Ready to place your first Stake bet?
Create your account, enter GETRAKEBACK and unlock rakeback before your first wager.