Stake.us Is One of the Best Sweepstakes Casinos Around

This, of course, is great news for Buckeyes, as it means you guys can access Stake.us' more than 2,000 different casino style games

Gamers in the Buckeye State can now enjoy direct access to Stake.us’ more than 2,000 different casino style games, and claim a bonus good for 260,000 Gold Coins (GC), 55 Stake Cash (SC) and 5% rakeback, too, using my promo code “DEADSPIN”.

But before we get into all that, here’s what OH residents ought to know.

Can you play at Stake.us in Ohio legally?

Yes, at least for the time being. As already confirmed above, Ohio isn’t currently listed in Stake.us’ “Excluded Territories” list, which instead only prohibits would-be players who are based in:

This, of course, is great news for Buckeyes.

But why is Stake.us legal in Ohio at a time when traditional, cash based online casinos are generally deemed off limits in the state?

Well, that’d be because this isn’t your run of the mill casino. Stake.us is a sweepstakes casino site that doesn’t accept any real money USD plays. Instead, all its Vegas inspired slots, tables and live dealer games are powered by two kinds of virtual currencies – the GC and SC that I mentioned in my intro when I was talking about the brand’s bonus.

What’s more, Stake.us Ohio has a “no purchase necessary” policy in place. This means it operates fully in line with US sweepstakes rules, and that you can enjoy all 2,000+ of its exciting games for free, too.

I’ll run through how the two tier, GC versus SC coin system works in a sec. But first, here are a few pros and cons of playing at Stake.us from Ohio, which I’m hopeful will help you decide whether it’s the right iGaming site for you…

Pros and cons of playing at Stake.us in Ohio