Stake vs Qzino - comparing USDC support, rewards and terms
If USDC is your main currency, the first difference between Stake and Qzino is simple: Stake lists USDC on its official crypto list, while Qzino has confirmed BTC, ETH, USDT, TON, SOL and BNB but not USDC. Beyond that, Qzino offers 3,514 games (as of October 2026) and pays rakeback every 30 minutes, while Stake has no deposit minimum on crypto and a VIP Club that starts at $10k wagered.
Our ranking places Stake at #4 (9.0/10) and Qzino at #3 (9.2/10). This comparison runs through six rounds and then sums up which player each casino serves better.
Side-by-side overview
| Feature | Stake | Qzino |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | Curaçao Gaming Authority, OGL/2024/1451/0918 | Anjouan (Union of Comoros), ALSI-202503015-FI1 |
| Operator | Medium Rare N.V., Curaçao | CG Universe LLC, Costa Rica |
| USDC | Yes, network chosen in the Wallet | Not confirmed - check the cashier |
| USDT | Yes, network chosen in the Wallet | Yes, networks shown in the cashier |
| Deposit rules | No minimum or maximum on crypto deposits | Crypto deposits must be wagered 100% before withdrawal (not for level 30+) |
| Minimum withdrawal | Per coin, shown on withdrawal screen | Not published |
| Casino fees | No deposit fee; any withdrawal fee shown on screen | Not published |
| Maximum payable win | Not published | $300,000; wins of $50,000+ may be paid in instalments |
| Welcome offer | No deposit match advertised | No fixed welcome percentage published |
| Ongoing rewards | VIP Club, rakeback, weekly/monthly bonuses | Cashback twice a week, rakeback every 30 minutes, weekly and monthly bonuses |
| Games | Total not published | 3,514 (October 2026) |
| Provably fair originals | Mines, Dice, Limbo, Plinko, Crash, Hilo and others | 8 (Mines, Limbo, Dice, Ultimate Dice, Plinko, Keno, Coin Flip, Crash) |
| Verification | Not published | ID, utility bill, selfie, source of funds may be requested |
| Sign-up | Email, passkey login | Google or MetaMask |
Round 1: USDC support
For a USDC-first player this round decides a lot. Stake includes USDC alongside USDT, and you select the network in the Wallet before copying the deposit address. Qzino has confirmed six coins, including USDT, but USDC is not among them - check the Qzino cashier for USDC before you plan around it. Qzino does offer a crypto swap, which may help if you hold a different coin.
If you need to convert first, our USDC vs USDT guide explains how the two dollar stablecoins differ.
Winner: Stake.
Round 2: deposit and withdrawal terms
Stake publishes a straightforward rule set: no limits on crypto deposits, no Stake deposit fee, and a per-coin minimum withdrawal plus any fee shown on the withdrawal screen.
Qzino's terms are stricter on paper. Crypto deposits must be wagered 100% before withdrawal unless you are level 30 or higher, withdrawals go back to the deposit method, the maximum payable win is $300,000, and wins of $50,000 or more may be paid in instalments. We do not quote payout times for either casino here - check the cashier and the current terms.
Winner: Stake, for fewer conditions on your own money.
Round 3: rewards structure
Neither casino publishes a deposit-match percentage for new players.
Qzino's Bonus Hub is busy and frequent: cashback twice a week, rakeback every 30 minutes, a weekly bonus, a monthly bonus, a Wheel of Luck with prizes up to $500,000 in BTC, sports cashback up to 20% twice a week, and a $20,000 weekly race. Its rank system pays free USDT on level-up, and the VIP Club adds a personal VIP bonus, VIP welcome bonus and birthday bonus.
Stake concentrates value in its VIP Club, which describes rewards as "instantly withdrawable bonuses without any strings attached". Tiers run from Bronze ($10k wagered) to Platinum VI ($25M), with weekly and monthly bonuses, rakeback, level-up bonuses, bonus growth and a VIP host at higher levels. Promotions such as raffles, prize pools and boosted odds rotate on top.
Small and mid-stakes players will notice Qzino's rewards sooner; very large wagerers are the audience Stake's tiers are built for. See cashback casinos for how frequent cashback compares with rakeback.
Winner: Qzino for frequency, with the caveat of its deposit wagering rule.
Round 4: licence and transparency
Both name their operating company and a licence number. Stake is licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority and names its Cyprus payment agents; Qzino holds an Anjouan licence through CG Universe LLC in Costa Rica. Both are offshore licences rather than local ones, so local law and the casino terms still apply to you. Our casino verification guide shows how to read each licence.
Winner: draw.
Round 5: games and sports
Qzino lists 3,514 games (October 2026) from Pragmatic Play, Evolution, BGaming and others, and 8 provably fair Qzino Originals with a "99% RTP" banner. Its sportsbook covers soccer, tennis, basketball, Counter-Strike and live betting.
Stake does not publish a game total, but its lobby includes Only on Stake titles, Enhanced RTP and Bonus Buy sections, a wide set of Stake Originals, a sportsbook from soccer and cricket to horse racing and CS2, and Stake Poker.
Winner: Stake on breadth, though Qzino gives a published catalogue figure.
Round 6: account setup and checks
Qzino signs you up with Google or MetaMask, which suits wallet-native players, and may ask for ID, a utility bill, a selfie and source of funds. Stake uses email registration with passkey login; its verification policy is not stated on the pages we reviewed.
Winner: draw - convenient sign-up on both, with checks possible at Qzino.
Scorecard
| Round | Winner |
|---|---|
| USDC support | Stake |
| Deposit and withdrawal terms | Stake |
| Rewards structure | Qzino |
| Licence and transparency | Draw |
| Games and sports | Stake |
| Account setup | Draw |
Availability
Stake does not accept players from: Afghanistan, Alberta, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, North Korea, Ontario, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe. Check the casino terms for the full list and your local law before playing.
Qzino does not accept players from: Australia, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom. Check the casino terms for the full list and your local law before playing.
Verdict
Stake is for you if you want to deposit USDC directly, prefer simple deposit rules without wagering on your own funds, and play sports or poker as well as casino games.
Qzino is for you if you are happy to play with USDT or another confirmed coin, like rewards that drop several times a week, and connect through MetaMask.
Before choosing, read the full Stake review and the full Qzino review, compare Qzino in Rakebit vs Qzino, or go back to the USDC casino ranking.
FAQ
Does Qzino accept USDC?
USDC is not confirmed at Qzino. Its confirmed coins are BTC, ETH, USDT, TON, SOL and BNB, so check the Qzino cashier for USDC before depositing.
Does Stake charge a fee on USDC deposits?
Stake does not charge deposit fees, but the blockchain network fee always applies.
Do I have to wager my deposit at Qzino?
Yes, per its terms crypto deposits must be wagered 100% before withdrawal, except for players at level 30 or above.
Which has a welcome bonus?
Neither publishes a deposit-match percentage. Stake advertises no standard welcome match, and Qzino publishes no fixed welcome percentage.
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