Stake.us Adds Texas and Mississippi to Its Restricted States. What Happens to Existing Balances?

Stake.us now lists Texas and Mississippi among the states it excludes from play. Version 20 of its terms, published November 5, names both states. As of November 9, a customer looking up either state in Stake’s help center would find a shorter list that omits both. The help article itself directs customers to section 2.1 of the terms, where Texas and Mississippi appear by name. Stake.us terms and conditions and Stake’s restricted-states help page.

Who the restriction covers

The rule covers residents of either state and people accessing the platform from either state. For example, a customer who opened an account in an eligible state still falls under the location restriction while visiting Texas. Stake applies the rule to both standard play with Gold Coins and promotional play with Stake Cash.

November 5 is the publication date of the revised terms. Stake has not publicly confirmed a separate Texas or Mississippi deadline for submitting a prize request. Customers with pending requests also have no state-specific payout timetable in the published terms.

What to do about a balance or a pending request

The kind of balance matters. Gold Coins are entertainment credits. Stake Cash is the currency used in promotional play, and eligible players can request prizes under Stake’s redemption rules. A customer who already submitted a request has a different question from someone who still has Stake Cash showing in the account.

For a pending redemption, keep the confirmation email or request number. Ask support whether the existing request is still processing and whether Stake needs anything to complete it. Include the date and amount so support can identify the transaction.

For a suspended or deactivated account, section 14.1(d) directs customers seeking to redeem prizes to Stake customer support. Tell support which state applies and ask for the instructions and deadline for that account. A customer who asks to close an account gives up rights to the remaining Gold Coins, Stake Cash and unredeemed prizes under section 6.5(a). Anyone seeking a balance should make clear that the inquiry concerns redemption.