Choosing an anonymous bookmaker

What an anonymous bookmaker actually is

An anonymous bookmaker lets you place bets without submitting identity documents first. You open an account from a crypto wallet, deposit coins, and bet. Withdrawal works the same way — back to the wallet, not to a bank card or a named account.

For a player in the Netherlands, this changes the flow. A regular bookmaker asks for a passport or ID before the first payout. An anonymous one does not, or only asks when its compliance team sees a reason. The difference is practical: fewer steps between a winning bet and the money leaving the platform.

KYC is the dividing line between bookmakers

Stake shows how a familiar brand can still require verification. Its licence is Curacao Gaming Authority, OGL/2024/1451/0918, issued to Medium Rare N.V. Yet Stake demands level 2 verification before any withdrawal. Withdrawal time is 0–2 days after approval. The approval itself depends on passing KYC.

Cloudbet works differently. It holds a Curacao Gaming Authority licence, OGL/2024/328/0599, and applies checks only when required. For most players, that means no passport scan at the start and no automatic request at the first payout.

Dexsport removes the document step entirely. Entry is anonymous via Web3 wallets, and the operator is Dexapp LTD under an Anjouan licence. No KYC is required for entry.

What you can actually bet on

An anonymous platform is only useful if it covers the sports you follow.

Stake covers 30 sports, including football, basketball, tennis, baseball, hockey, and esports. That is the broadest coverage in this comparison, but the KYC requirement sits on top of it.

Cloudbet covers 5 sports: football, basketball, tennis, MMA, and esports. Fewer markets, but the lighter verification policy may matter more than the number of leagues.

Thunderpick is esports-focused with limited traditional sports. It lists 3 areas of coverage. If you bet on football or tennis first, this is not the obvious choice.

Dexsport's sports coverage is not confirmed in the source facts, so it is not listed here.

Coins, withdrawals, and how money moves

The payment rail matters more than the odds for an anonymous bet. If a bookmaker accepts only a handful of coins, you may need an extra conversion step that costs time and fees.

Dexsport supports 85+ coins across 20+ blockchains. That range lets you deposit and withdraw in the asset you already hold.

Stake supports 21 coins. Cloudbet supports 30+. Thunderpick lists 5 coins — BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, XRP and more — with instant withdrawal time.

Here is the comparison in one table:

How to choose without chasing promises

Start from the withdrawal, not from the welcome screen. A bookmaker that delays payout until you upload documents is not anonymous in the way that matters. Stake is transparent about this: level 2 verification is mandatory before any withdrawal. If your goal is to avoid sending a passport scan, that single fact settles it.

Then check the coin list. A no KYC betting site is only convenient if it accepts the asset you use. Dexsport's 85+ coins across 20+ blockchains give you room to avoid swaps. Cloudbet's 30+ coins cover the main options. Thunderpick's five coins are enough if you already hold BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, or XRP.

Finally, match the sports coverage to what you actually watch. A crypto bookmaker with a light KYC policy but no football markets is not a replacement for your current setup. Cloudbet covers football, basketball, tennis, MMA, and esports. Thunderpick leans esports. Stake has the widest menu, but the verification step applies to every withdrawal.

Licensing is the last filter. All three confirmed Curacao licensees — Stake, Cloudbet, Thunderpick — operate under the same regulator, yet their KYC policies differ. Dexsport uses an Anjouan licence. The licence tells you who issued the permit; it does not tell you whether you will be asked for ID before a payout. That question is answered by the operator's own KYC policy, and the facts above separate the three approaches clearly.

Things people ask us

Which bookmaker in this comparison requires identity verification before every withdrawal?

Stake requires level 2 verification before any withdrawal is released. Cloudbet applies checks only when required, and Dexsport removes the document step entirely for entry via Web3 wallets.

Which platform accepts the largest number of coins for deposits and withdrawals?

Dexsport supports 85+ coins across 20+ blockchains. Cloudbet supports 30+ coins, Stake supports 21, and Thunderpick lists 5 coins — BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, XRP and more.

What should a Dutch player check first when choosing between Stake, Cloudbet, and Dexsport?

Start from the withdrawal, not from the welcome screen. A bookmaker that delays payout until you upload documents is not anonymous in the way that matters.

Does a Curacao licence guarantee that a bookmaker will not ask for ID before a payout?

No. Stake, Cloudbet, and Thunderpick all hold Curacao licences, yet their KYC policies differ. The licence tells you who issued the permit; it does not tell you whether you will be asked for ID before a payout.

Which platform in this comparison has the broadest sports coverage, and what condition is attached to it?

Stake covers 30 sports, including football, basketball, tennis, baseball, hockey, and esports. However, the level 2 KYC requirement sits on top of that coverage for every withdrawal.