If you're getting a geo-restriction error on Stake.com, you're not alone. Stake is officially unavailable in several countries including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Spain and others. But the fix is simple and takes under 5 minutes.

Why is Stake blocked in my country?

Stake restricts access based on local gambling regulations. In countries where online casinos are heavily regulated or require specific licences, Stake chooses to block access rather than go through the complex licencing process in each individual jurisdiction.

The solution: a VPN

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through a server in a different country, giving you an IP address from an allowed region. Stake then sees your connection as coming from that country and grants full access.

Best VPNs for Stake in 2026

  • NordVPN — Most reliable for Stake. Fast servers, rarely flagged. ~$4/month on annual plan.
  • ExpressVPN — Excellent mobile performance. Good for playing on phone.
  • Mullvad — Privacy-first, accepts crypto. Ideal for anonymous use.
  • Proton VPN — Free tier available. Works for occasional access.

Which country should you connect to?

Connect to a server in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan or most Latin American countries. These are all countries where Stake operates without restrictions. Avoid servers in the US, UK, France and Australia.

Step by step

  • Install your chosen VPN
  • Connect to a server in an allowed country (e.g. Brazil or Canada)
  • Open stake.com — you should now have full access
  • Log in with your account credentials
  • Keep the VPN running while you play

Do I need a verified account to use Stake with a VPN?

Yes. To make deposits, withdrawals and access all features without restrictions you need a KYC verified account. If you are in a restricted country you cannot complete verification yourself — which is where a pre-verified Stake account comes in. Log in with your VPN active and you have full, unrestricted access from day one.