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Pick a Game
Choose pool, darts, or penalty shootout — more games are on the way.
18+ Only
Stake Controls
KYC Ready
Secure Wallet
Safer Gambling
HOW IT WORKS
Five Steps to Fair Play. Every One Verified.
From challenge accepted to pot in wallet — every step verified, every payout instant.
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Choose a Game2
Set Your Stake3
Play the Match4
Verified Result5
Instant Settlement02
Set the Stake
Pick any amount within your stake limit. Both players lock in escrow.
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Match With an Opponent
Skill-matched pairing finds you a real challenger within seconds.
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Result Verified
Two independent sources confirm the result. No disputes, no delays.
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Winner Paid
The pot hits the winner's wallet instantly. No withdrawal forms.
EARLY ACCESS
Get In Early. Shape the Product.
Be the first to play when we launch. Early players shape the product.
GAMES
Choose Your Arena. Prove Your Skill.
Pool is live now. More arenas are coming — beta players choose what ships next.
LIVE
Pool / 8-Ball
One-on-one 8-ball pool. Set your stake, match with an opponent, play live.
SOON
Darts
501 head-to-head. Real targets, real stakes, real pressure.
SOON
Penalty Shootout
Take penalties against a live keeper. Best of five — the winner takes the pot, less PlayStake's fee.
SOON
Tournaments
Bracket-style competitions with combined prize pools. Squad up or go solo.
SOON
Watch-Along Rooms
Spectate live matches, predict outcomes, stake on friends' games.
TRUST & SAFETY
Built on Verification. Designed for Trust.
PlayStake is being built with responsible play, verification, and regulatory readiness at the core — before the first real-money match is played.
KYC & Age Verification
All players will verify their identity and confirm they are 18 or older before any real-money play is enabled. PlayStake uses industry-standard verification providers.
Stake Limits & Controls
Players can set daily, weekly, or per-match stake limits. Limits can always be lowered instantly; increases require a 48-hour cooling period.
Anti-Cheat & Fairness
Results are validated via two independent sources. Match logs are stored for dispute review. Accounts found manipulating results are permanently suspended.
Dispute Resolution
Either player can raise a dispute within 24 hours of a result. Our team reviews game logs and evidence, aiming to resolve all disputes within 24 hours.
PlayStake does not currently hold a gambling licence. Real-money play will not be enabled until all applicable regulatory requirements have been met in each operating territory. Beta gameplay is for testing purposes only.
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
- What is PlayStake?
PlayStake lets you put money on your own skill. You and another player each stake the same amount on a match, and the winner takes the pot, less a small fee shown before you commit. We match players, hold the stakes safely until the result is in, and pay the winner. We never bet against you.
- How do stream challenges work?
A streamer connects their Kick channel, goes live and picks the game they're playing. A viewer sends them a challenge with a stake. If the streamer accepts, both stakes are locked in and the match starts once an independent referee joins. Both players must be live on Kick so the referee can watch both feeds. Every stream match is played under our Match Rules, which you accept before your first challenge.
- How are results decided?
Stream matches are decided by an independent, approved referee who watches both live streams and records the result with evidence. In PlayStake's own games, our servers apply the rules, make any random draw (like the scatter on a dart) and decide the result. Neither player can choose or change a result, and every move and decision is kept on a record that can't be edited.
- What does PlayStake charge?
We take a percentage of the pot when a match settles. The fee depends on the game, and some games have none. The fee, what a win pays and what a draw returns are always shown on the stake screen and on the invite before you commit. If a match is cancelled, both stakes are returned in full with no fee.
- What tools can I use to stay in control?
From Safer Gambling in your account you can set daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits (lowering one works straight away; raising one takes 24 hours), take a break from 24 hours to 6 weeks, self-exclude for 6 months to 5 years, and turn on reminders every 15 minutes to 2 hours. A clock and session timer stay on screen while you play.
BECOME A REFEREE
Watch Games. Verify Results. Get Paid.
Every staked match needs a referee. Human referees verify matches today — an automated AI referee is in development.
LIVE NOW
Human Referee
- Watch live matches, confirm the winner
- Earn a fee for every match — paid by PlayStake, not the players
- No shifts, no minimums — claim matches when you want
IN DEVELOPMENT
AI Referee
- Will watch game state in real-time
- Will auto-validate results instantly
- Available 24/7, no scheduling
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Sign up
Create your account and apply to the referee programme.
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Get notified
See staked matches that need a referee, the moment they appear.
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Watch & verify
Spectate the match live and confirm the result when it ends.
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Get paid
Your referee fee lands in your wallet automatically at settlement.