Quick answer: No. Stake offers real-money betting and casino games, and offering those in India is prohibited. This page does not recommend Stake or link to it.
This is general information, not legal advice. Last checked: 31 October 2026.
What Indian law says
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 received Presidential assent on 22 August 2025, and its provisions took effect on 1 May 2026. It prohibits offering online money games, advertising them, and processing payments for them. Reports say this also covers services offered to India from abroad.
A challenge to the Act is pending before the Supreme Court, and the Act remains in force. Our PROGA tracker lists the latest dates.
What is known about Stake in India
We searched for a public enforcement action or blocking order that names Stake and did not find one as of 31 October 2026. That does not mean Stake is permitted. The government does not always publish blocking lists: reports say 8,376 gambling-related URLs had been blocked or actioned by 28 March 2026.
Does a foreign licence make it legal?
No. A licence from another country applies under that country’s rules. It does not authorise a service to offer money games to people in India.
What are the risks for users?
- No Indian consumer protection: you may have no practical way to recover money from an offshore operator.
- Payment problems: banks and payment apps must not process these transactions.
- Personal data: identity documents shared with an offshore service sit outside Indian oversight.
- Fake sites: copycat domains can use a well-known brand name.
Reports say the Act penalises operators, advertisers and payment providers, not individual players. That is not a promise of safety, and state laws may also apply. See our state-wise guide and speak to a lawyer about your own position.
Where to get help
If you have lost money to fraud, report it on cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930. For free counselling about gambling, call the iCall helpline on 9152987821.