The short answer
How to get it: install the web app from Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone; there is no APK
Bonus: 1% rakeback for life, no wagering. Enter the code at registration, before the first deposit.
Money: crypto balance, no rupee rails, the fastest payouts on our list.
Legal status 2026: online money gaming is banned in India since 1 May 2026. Enforcement targets operators, not players; you have no legal lever over a balance.
Stake app at a glance
| Type | Web app (progressive web app), installed from the browser |
|---|---|
| APK | None; any file called a Stake APK is not from Stake |
| Android | Chrome 90 and up, any Android from 8.0 |
| iPhone | Safari, iOS 14 and up, added to the home screen |
| Size | Under 1 MB on the home screen; assets load on first open |
| Balance | Crypto: USDT, BTC, ETH and others; no rupee balance |
| Welcome offer | 1% of every bet returned for life with code XAND; no wagering, no expiry |
| Sportsbook | Yes, cricket included |
| Casino | Slots, live tables, Stake Originals |
| Operator | Medium Rare N.V., Curaçao licence |
How to install the Stake web app on Android
There is no file to download. Stake ships as a progressive web app: the site itself carries an install manifest, and the browser turns it into an icon that opens full screen. On Android this takes one tap in Chrome; on iPhone it is the share menu in Safari. Both routes lead to the same account.
- 1Open stake.com in Chrome Use our link so the XAND code is attached to the session, then wait for the page to load fully.
- 2Tap Install app Chrome shows an Install app prompt at the bottom of the screen, or under the three-dot menu as Install app or Add to Home screen. Tap it and confirm.
- 3Open it from the home screen The icon opens Stake without the browser bar and keeps you logged in. Nothing was installed from outside Google Play, so there is no unknown-sources step.
The security warning during the install is routine for any app outside Google Play. What is not routine is a file from a forum, a file locker or a Telegram channel; those are how logins get stolen. Compare the size of the file you downloaded with the figure on the operator's page, and if the name contains mod, hack or unlocked, delete it.
Stake on iPhone
Open stake.com in Safari, not in Chrome, tap the share icon at the bottom of the screen and choose Add to Home Screen. The icon behaves like an app: full screen, no address bar, session kept. There is no App Store listing for India, and the Stake app that exists in some other countries' stores is the social casino version with play money, not this one.
Welcome bonus in the Stake app, with code XAND
| Offer | 1% rakeback: one per cent of every bet, win or lose, returned to the balance for as long as the account exists |
|---|---|
| Code | XAND, entered at registration in the Referral code (optional) field, or in the account settings under Offers before the first bet |
| Deposit needed | Any; the rakeback starts from the first bet |
| Wagering | None |
| Expiry | None |
| What it is worth | On ₹10,000 of bets in a month, ₹100 back, regardless of results |
There is no welcome match, and that is not a gap. A deposit match is a lock on your own money until the wagering is done; a rakeback is money that arrives with no conditions, and it keeps arriving. It is small per bet and it adds up on volume, which is why it suits sportsbook players who bet every week more than someone who deposits once. The code has to be in place before the first bet; adding it later does not backdate anything.
1% rakeback for life, no wagering
The code goes into the registration form; a code added after the first deposit does not work. Bonus terms rotate, so read the version inside the account on the day you deposit.
Deposits and withdrawals
The cashier is built around crypto: USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and a dozen more, deposited to an address the app shows you and withdrawn the same way. There is no rupee balance and no UPI button, which is the trade-off for the fastest withdrawals of any app on our list: a crypto payout settles on chain, and our own withdrawals on 7 September 2026 landed in 10 to 30 minutes. If you do not hold crypto, the practical route is buying USDT on an Indian exchange, sending it to the Stake address, and reversing the steps on the way out. Fiat purchase options appear inside the cashier in some regions; whether one shows for you depends on the account details, and it is worth checking before deciding.
What is inside the Stake app
The sportsbook covers cricket in depth during the season, with IPL, ICC and bilateral series, live betting and cash out; football, tennis and esports fill the rest of the shelf. The casino side is where Stake differs from the others on our list: alongside Pragmatic Play and Evolution tables there is a set of Stake Originals, in-house games with a published fairness record, and the crash game shelf includes the Spribe original Aviator. Live tables such as Dragon Tiger are there, though the rupee tables are not, since the balance is crypto.
Fake web apps, mirrors and safety
Because Stake has no APK, every file called a Stake APK is a fake by definition, and there are many of them on APK stores and in Telegram channels. They are either clones that collect logins or wrappers around another casino entirely. The only install route is the browser on stake.com, reached by typing the address or through a link on a site you trust. The footer names Medium Rare N.V., and the account settings show the code XAND once it is attached.
- The footer names Medium Rare N.V. and shows the Curaçao licence; a clone usually gets the company name wrong or drops it.
- The install came from the browser on the real site, not from a file.
- You arrived by typing the address, from a bookmark or through a link on a site you trust, not from a message someone sent you.
- Nothing asks for a card number or a UPI PIN at login; the operator never does.
Stake app vs the browser
The web app and the browser tab are the same site; what the install adds is the full screen, the saved session and a faster start, and what it removes is the address bar, so you cannot check the domain each time. Install it from the real site once, and that concern is settled.
Is the Stake app legal in India in 2026?
Real money online gaming is prohibited across India since 1 May 2026, when the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its 2026 Rules came into force. The law targets operators, advertisers and payment channels rather than players, but a balance at an offshore operator has no legal protection and a dispute cannot be taken to an Indian regulator. Stake is licensed outside India. Set a deposit limit in the app before the first bet, keep the first deposit small, and read our responsible gaming page if it stops being fun. 18+.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Stake APK for Android?
No. Stake installs as a web app from Chrome: open stake.com, tap Install app in the prompt or in the menu, and the icon appears on the home screen. Any file called a Stake APK is not from Stake.
How do I install Stake on iPhone?
Open stake.com in Safari, tap the share icon and choose Add to Home Screen. The icon opens the site full screen and keeps you logged in. There is no App Store version for India.
Where do I enter the code XAND?
In the Referral code (optional) field of the registration form, which unfolds when you tap it, or after registration in the account settings under Offers. It must be in place before the first bet; the rakeback does not apply retroactively.
What is the Stake welcome bonus?
There is no deposit match. The offer is a lifetime 1% rakeback: one per cent of every bet is returned to the balance, win or lose, with no wagering and no expiry.
Can I deposit in rupees or with UPI at Stake?
Not directly. The balance is crypto, deposited to an address the cashier shows. The usual route for Indian players is buying USDT on a local exchange and sending it over; the same route works in reverse for withdrawals.
How fast are Stake withdrawals?
Crypto withdrawals settle on chain; ours on 7 September 2026 landed in 10 to 30 minutes, which puts Stake level with the fastest payouts on our list. The time depends on the network you chose, not on Stake.
Is Stake legal in India in 2026?
Real money online gaming is prohibited across India since 1 May 2026. Enforcement targets operators and payment channels rather than players, but a balance at an offshore casino has no legal protection. 18+.
Does the Stake app have cricket?
Yes. The sportsbook covers IPL, ICC events and bilateral series with live betting and cash out, alongside football, tennis and esports.
Changelog
- 7 Sep 2026 Page published: install routes for Android and iPhone, bonus terms with the code, cashier, contents, safety checks, FAQ.
Next scheduled check: 1 October 2026. Monthly: bonus terms, the download page, this log.
This material is for information purposes only. The editors do not encourage participation in gambling. Online money gaming is prohibited in India as of 1 May 2026; check the current legislation of your region before registering with any platform. Bonus figures are the operator's published terms on the date above and may change. 18+.
Arjun Mehta Casino and apps editor
Arjun has covered online gambling in India since 2019, first for a Hindi tech blog and then here. He opens an account with his own money on every app before it goes on the site, and he keeps the withdrawal receipts.