HEAD-TO-HEAD · 7-FACTOR AUDIT
Zula vs Stake
Zula scores 73 against 58. Its biggest edge is terms honesty, ahead by 37 points.
On total trust, Zula leads by 15 points. The factor table below shows where that lead comes from, and where Stake is stronger.
Which one wins on…
- Redemption reliability Stake wins Zula 67 · Stake 70
- KYC fairness Tie Zula 80 · Stake 80
- Playthrough Zula wins Zula 100 · Stake 70
- Support Zula wins Zula 65 · Stake 50
| Factor | Zula | Stake | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption reliability | 67 | 70 | Stake |
| KYC fairness | 80 | 80 | – |
| Terms honesty | 50 | 13 | Zula |
| Playthrough | 100 | 70 | Zula |
| Track record | 68 | 68 | – |
| Player reviews | 96 | 84 | Zula |
| Support | 65 | 50 | Zula |
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What we actually tested
- Test sessions logged3
- Redemption records0
- Confirmed delivered0
- KYCin progress
- Last testedJun 19, 2026
- Test sessions logged1
- Redemption records0
- Confirmed delivered0
- Last testedJun 19, 2026
Neither side has a delivered first-hand cashout from us yet, so read a clean record here as unproven rather than proven. Zula: no first-hand redemption logged yet. Stake: no first-hand redemption logged yet.
These figures come from the same corpus as the sweepstakes payout study, our running log of every cash-out we request with our own money.
What players report
- Trustpilot reviews33,733
- 1-2 star share7%
- CheckedJul 3, 2026
Recurring themes reviewers raise: account closures, game disputes, KYC problems, redemption delays, unresponsive support.
- Trustpilot reviews16,915
- 1-2 star share10%
- CheckedJul 3, 2026
Recurring themes reviewers raise: game disputes.
Carrying an active complaint penalty, score reduced by 4 points, already reflected in the Stake score above.
Review counts and the 1-2 star share come from each operator's public Trustpilot review distribution, refreshed on a rolling schedule. The complaint index has the same measure for every casino we rate.
Where to play each
Zula accepts players in 29 of the states we track, Stake in 31. Confirm your own state before signing up. See the state tracker →
The practical differences
These are separate operations in our records: Zula is operated by SCPS LLC and Stake by Sweepsteaks Limited, so the factor gaps above compare two different companies, not one owner's two skins.
The cash-out bar is not the same: Stake lets you request a redemption from $48.4, while Zula makes you reach $50 first. If you play small, that gap decides which side actually pays you.
Both keep a documented no-purchase entry route open (mail-in postcard), which is the baseline a legitimate sweepstakes has to meet.
Zula: minimum redemption $50. payout methods not confirmed yet. operated by SCPS LLC.
Stake: minimum redemption $48.4. payout methods not confirmed yet. operated by Sweepsteaks Limited.
Score movement in the last 90 days
Zula: Jul 31, 2026: Support 25 to 65 · Jul 3, 2026: Player reviews 57 to 96 · Jun 19, 2026: Track record 83 to 68
Stake: Jul 31, 2026: Playthrough 83 to 70 · Jul 3, 2026: Player reviews 71 to 84 · Jun 19, 2026: Track record 83 to 68
Every adjustment is logged publicly. The change log has the full history with reasons.
Zula vs Stake: common questions
Which scores higher, Zula or Stake?
Zula leads 73 to 58 on our 7-factor trust audit, a gap of 15 points. The gap is widest on terms honesty, where the lead is 37 points.
Have we been paid by Zula or Stake?
Neither side has a delivered first-hand cashout from us yet, so read a clean record here as unproven rather than proven. Zula: no first-hand redemption logged yet. Stake: no first-hand redemption logged yet.
Which has faster redemption, Zula or Stake?
No timed delivered payout logged for either yet, so this is from our audit rather than a stopwatch. On redemption reliability, Zula sits at 67 out of 100 and Stake at 70 out of 100.
Which gets better player reviews?
Zula gets the better player reviews on our reviews factor: Zula 96 out of 100 against Stake 84 out of 100.
Which has more player complaints, Zula or Stake?
Zula has the smaller share of negative reviews. 7% of Zula's 33,733 public reviews are 1 or 2 stars, against 10% of Stake's 16,915.
Where can I play Zula and Stake?
Zula accepts players in 29 of the states we track, Stake in 31. Confirm your own state before signing up. Check your state
Full evidence: Zula review + score history · Stake review + score history · how scoring works · casinos that actually paid
Availability varies by state. Check yours before signing up with either.