If you received that email, completing KYC is still optional unless your account becomes restricted, requiring verification to continue playing. If you’re highly protective of your personal data, you can keep playing, but avoid going overboard on any casino—not just Stake. Winning big might trigger a mandatory KYC process regardless. Personally, I’d take the $250 offer now to avoid potential KYC hassles later. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what feels right.
I would certainly agree with you, taking 250 USD seems like an easy decision.
We’ve been talking about this $250 bonus for completing level 2 KYC, but we haven’t really dug into the terms behind it. I mean, if that balance gets credited to your account, it’s highly unlikely you can withdraw it instantly. There’s definitely a set of terms and conditions tied to that amount, otherwise, gamblers would be rushing to comply just to cash out easily.
The $250 can be cashed out straight away after player receive it. There is no terms behind the bonus, players are free to use it as they wish. I can say like this because I experienced it myself. Some other players also said the same at Stake's ANN thread. I am sure most players cash it out directly although not the whole amount as what I did. I cashed $200 out and played with the remaining $50.