While some minor leagues are susceptible to manipulation, the idea that the NBA can be easily manipulated seems unlikely. Stake appears to favor members less concerned about fair competition, aiming to retain those willing to engage in manipulative games for greater profits. If members profit in games that the casino cannot manipulate, they may use any reason to prevent players from withdrawing funds, compensating for their own losses.

On video platforms, you might see individuals winning big prizes on Stake's slot machines, but this only conceals the tragic reality of numerous players losing everything. Behind these jackpot victories lies the financial distress of countless members. If smaller league casinos genuinely care about avoiding manipulation, they can choose to lower betting limits to minimize potential losses or even directly shut down matches susceptible to manipulation. These are issues that casinos can actively address, but Stake seems more willing to wait for more unsuspecting or intentional members to participate in these events and then, seemingly justifiably, confiscate funds, even the initial capital. This is concerning. Stake is no longer the reputable casino it once was, built on word of mouth and credibility.