save5: 3.5% total rakeback
We use Stake’s published 3.5% standard rate for the save5 guide. It is calculated on the house-edge basis of eligible casino wagers. The support excerpt supplied on 2026-09-18 gives a matching example; it does not name the code or establish account eligibility.
What does 3.5% total mean in dollars?
$1,000 wagered at a 2% house edge gives a $20 basis. At the 3.5% standard rate, the estimate is $0.70. The standard 3.5% formula below gives $0.70 for the same inputs.
The rate comes from Stake’s public help. The earlier publisher-only higher-rate claim has been withdrawn. The official public sources document the standard rules, not independent verification of an account. Read the save5 offer guide for timing and limits.
How is standard Stake casino rakeback calculated?
Stake’s rakeback help article describes a 3.5% return on the house-edge portion of eligible casino wagers. Multiply the wager by the edge first, then apply the rakeback rate.
- Eligible wager
- The total eligible stake placed on the game, in one consistent currency.
- House edge
- The game’s theoretical edge, expressed as a decimal in the formula. An edge of 2% means multiplying by 0.02.
A deposit is not the same as total wagering. If you deposit $100 and make ten eligible $10 wagers, the example’s wager input is $100. Reusing a balance on further wagers changes total wagering; the deposit amount does not tell you that total. Use the edge for the specific game and rules you played, rather than the percentage you happened to lose.
Standard-rate examples in US dollars
These are illustrations of the published formula, calculated by WagerVerity. They are not account results or offers.
| Eligible wager | Game edge | House-edge basis | Estimated rakeback |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | 1% | $10.00 | $0.35 |
| $1,000.00 | 2% | $20.00 | $0.70 |
| $10,000.00 | 2% | $200.00 | $7.00 |
With $1,000.00 wagered at a 2% edge, the theoretical basis is $20.00. Applying 3.5% gives $0.70. This is a small partial rebate on that theoretical cost; it does not remove gambling losses or make the game profitable.
What if you played games with different edges?
Calculate each group of wagers separately and add the results. For example, $1,000.00 at a 1% edge gives $0.35, while $9,000.00 at a 4% edge gives $12.60. The combined estimate is $12.95. A simple average of the two edges would be misleading because the wager amounts differ.
Sportsbook and poker use different bases
The official rakeback article distinguishes these products at the standard rate. This table does not establish campaign-specific coverage for sportsbook or poker:
| Product | Published calculation basis | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Casino | Eligible wager × game house edge × 3.5% | Use the edge for the relevant game. |
| Sportsbook | Eligible wager × the standard 3% theoretical edge × 3.5% | Stake excludes voided and cashed-out bets. |
| Poker | Rake × 3.5% | Use the rake charged, not the amount staked in a hand. |
These are player rakeback rules. Affiliate commission has a separate calculation and should not be substituted here. This page covers Stake.com; it does not establish rakeback rules for Stake.us or HelloStake.
Who can access rakeback, and where is it claimed?
The rakeback help article lists access from Bronze VIP. The welcome guide also describes early access with a valid affiliate code for eligible new accounts. Read the referral-code guide for that mechanism and the after-signup instructions if your account is still within the 24-hour entry window. The save5 guide uses the same documented standard rate.
- 1 · VIPOpen the VIP page on Stake.com.
Use the account whose eligibility and wagers you are checking.
- 2 · RakebackSelect the rakeback tab.
Review the amount available in your account.
- 3 · ClaimUse the available claim option.
The account display is the reference for an actual credit; the examples above are calculations only.
Calculate your casino example
Enter an eligible casino wager total and a known game edge in the rakeback calculator. Keep all inputs in the same currency. For several games, calculate separate groups as shown above. The result does not read your account, confirm eligibility or predict future play.
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