I want to play at stake but my question is what initial level of KYC is required in order to enable deposit and withdraw functions ?
CMIIW, You can play there without KYC, however it's best to complete KYC level 1 for security and convenience. Also, to get promotions and more benefits from Stake, you must finish KYC level 2.
Here's the complete information about stake KYC>
https://stake.com/blog/kyc-know-your-customer-casino-guideThat's correct, you can play without KYC. Just create an account, and you are good to go. However, if you are a gambler risking a significant amount, I suggest that you follow the KYC process so you'll get your account secured. You won't be bothered by the KYC checks because you have already passed them when you started. But just read the link @Samrean ; full information is written there.