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Stake in New Zealand: Crypto Play and What Kiwis Should Know
Stake is one of the go-to names in crypto gambling worldwide, and plenty of Kiwis have made themselves at home there. It's not a Lotto NZ or TAB kind of setup — think slick app-feel, provably fair Originals, thousands of pokies, and payouts that hit your wallet in minutes.
How it works for Kiwi players
Stake runs offshore under Medium Rare N.V. with a Curaçao licence. There's no NZ regulator behind it, so you're playing under overseas rules and at your own risk. The site accepts Kiwi players, English live chat runs 24/7, and everything is built around crypto rather than NZD. Handy if you already hold BTC, ETH, LTC or DOGE. If not, the cashier lets you buy crypto with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay via MoonPay — rates aren't always the sharpest, so worth comparing. More NZ-specific details sit at stakecasino.nz.
Games, sports and Originals
The lobby stretches past 3,000 titles: pokies from Pragmatic, Play'n GO and Nolimit, plus live tables from Evolution and Stake's own Originals — Plinko, Crash, Limbo, Dice, Mines. The in-house games have provably fair maths you can verify yourself. Sportsbook covers rugby, cricket, NRL and AFL, plus Counter-Strike and Dota 2. Margins aren't the tightest, so shopping lines still matters.
Bonuses that reward regulars
Instead of one huge welcome push, Stake leans toward long-term value: 5% rakeback that returns a slice of every wager, plus a VIP ladder with weekly bonuses, monthly boosts, level-ups and reloads. Bonus drop codes appear on their Telegram now and then — small, no-strings top-ups for active players. High rollers eventually get a personal host.
Safety and the sensible bits
Two-factor auth, SSL, and a Vault feature that parks winnings behind an extra password help keep funds locked down. Stake Safe covers deposit limits, self-exclusion and cool-offs, though the responsible-gambling toolkit isn't as strict as a locally licensed site.
24/06/2025 Magazine
Summer and well-being: lavender between history and science
Summer is here, with its long days and some challenges for our well-being. Intense heat, the rhythms, however hectic and changes in the daily routine can put a strain not only on the psychophysical balance, but also on our skin health. It is not uncommon, for example, to experience an alteration in sleep quality or […]
22/05/2025 Magazine
Job burnout: a growing problem
One out of 3 Italian employees (31.8%) suffers from some form of stress or job burn-out, complaining of feelings of exhaustion, detachment or negativity: this is what the 8th Rapporto Censis-Eudaimon sul welfare aziendale says, underlining how this state of strong emotional, physical and mental distress affects 47.7% of young people, 28.2% of adults, and […]
27/03/2025 Magazine
Springtime sleep disorders: from plants a natural help
Springtime arrives, and with the season change, often coinciding with the beginning of summertime (this year on the night between 29 and 30 March), many people report symptoms such as low energy levels, sleep disorders and mood fluctuations: the so-called spring fatigue syndrome. According to the Italian Association of Sleep Medicine (Aims), 12 million Italians […]
27/02/2025 Magazine
Botanicals in respiratory ailments
With the cold season, our body is more exposed to attacks by microorganisms affecting the respiratory tract. Cough, cold, sore throat and other upper respiratory tract ailments can be exacerbated by temperature changes, prolonged staying in closed, poorly ventilated rooms, air pollution and bad habits, such as smoking. Climate change has also made their onset […]
28/01/2025 Magazine
Botanical gardens: from medieval monasteries to biodiversity conservation
Modern botanical gardens are among the most valuable legacies of the Italian Renaissance to the entire world. From the medieval hortus conclusus, the walled garden where monks cultivated plants and trees for food and medicinal purposes, to the rise of secular universities and the establishment of the scientific method, botanical gardens have evolved over centuries, […]
12/12/2024 News
Merry Christmas from EPO
We are going to unplug and enjoy the warmth of the holiday season! Our offices will be closed from December 19, 2024, to January 6, 2025 included. During this time, we’ll take a well-deserved break to recharge and return with higher drive for the new year. ???? All requests sent during this period will be […]
29/11/2024 Magazine
Botanicals: which contribution to health and well-being?
Plant-based substances and preparations, known as botanicals, are gaining increasing consumer attention and trust as products that support physical and mental health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of the global population relies on plants and traditional medicine for treatment. In Italy, Il Sole 24ORE reports that approximately 30 million adults have […]
24/10/2024 Magazine
Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) in food: the European regulatory framework
Mineral oil hydrocarbons are chemical compounds containing 10 to 50 carbon atoms, primarily derived from crude oil but also synthesized from coal, natural gas, and biomass. They are mainly used in the food industry as lubricants for machinery, release agents, technological aids, and food or feed additives. Still, they are also found in adhesives and […]
24/09/2024 Magazine
Polyphenols: the natural guardians of health
Polyphenols are natural organic compounds produced by many organisms, primarily plants, bacteria, fungi, and even animals. Their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make them particularly interesting for promoting overall well-being through nutrition. Fruits like grapes, apples, pears, cherries, or berries can contain up to 200-300 mg of polyphenols per 100 grams of fresh weight, and even […]