Country guide · updated October 2026
Stake Madagascar
Madagascar legalised gambling in 1971 but has never created a licence for online-only operators, so Malagasy players who bet online use offshore sites such as Stake.com. Here is where the law stands, why a mirror can help on a slow connection and how players usually fund an account.
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Stake in Madagascar at a glance
- Legal status
- No online gambling licence or site blocking; offshore sites are tolerated, Stake is not licensed locally and players are not penalised; a new gambling bill (No. 019/2026) is before Parliament
- Regulator
- Ministry of the Interior licenses land-based casinos; no online gambling regulator; Stake.com itself is licensed in Curaçao
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA
- Languages
- Malagasy, French
- Payment methods
- USDT, Bitcoin, Litecoin, USDC, Ethereum, Crypto bought via P2P with MVola, Orange Money or Airtel Money (varies)
Is Stake legal in Madagascar?
Madagascar's gambling rules date back to 1971. Land-based casinos are licensed through the Ministry of the Interior and Decentralisation, and since 2022 licensed casinos may offer electronic games, including online versions. There is no licence for an online-only operator and no regulator that supervises offshore sites, so foreign platforms are tolerated rather than authorised.
Stake.com holds no Malagasy licence. Nothing we have found makes it an offence for an adult to play on an offshore site, there is no blocking list for gambling websites, and Stake's own terms do not list Madagascar as a prohibited jurisdiction. The minimum age is 18.
That could change. In June 2026 the government deposited bill No. 019/2026 at the National Assembly to replace the 1971-era laws. Reports say it covers online gambling, licensing, player protection, monitoring of gambling data and anti-money-laundering checks, with prison terms of up to five years and fines of roughly Ar10 million to Ar50 million for unauthorised operators. As of October 2026 it has not been adopted, and its final text may differ from the draft.
This is general information, not legal advice. Follow Malagasy law and Stake's terms.
Why Stake may not load in Madagascar
Internet providers in Madagascar, including Telma, Orange and Airtel, do not block gambling websites today. When Stake.com does not open, the usual causes are a congested mobile network outside Antananarivo, DNS trouble on a home or office router, a filtered workplace network, or a domain Stake has retired.
A mirror is the same Stake platform on a different address, with the same account, balance and bet history. The list on this page is timed from your own browser, so the address that answers fastest on your connection comes first. Our guide on how to find a working Stake mirror shows how to tell a genuine mirror from a copycat, and Is Stake down? shows whether the platform itself is having problems.
If bill 019/2026 becomes law and brings blocking of unlicensed sites, mirrors are not a way around it; you would need to follow the law. Never use a VPN to change your apparent location: Stake's terms treat it as a breach and accounts can be closed.
How to open Stake in Madagascar with a mirror
- Open this page and wait a few seconds while every mirror is tested from your connection in Madagascar.
- Pick the mirror marked with an asterisk: it answered fastest on the last check.
- Check that the address bar shows exactly the host from the list and a valid HTTPS padlock.
- Log in with your usual Stake account. Balance, history and VIP progress are the same on every mirror.
- If it stops loading later, come back here instead of searching: the list is re-tested on every visit.
Payments in Madagascar
Most Malagasy adults pay with mobile money, mainly MVola, Orange Money and Airtel Money, but offshore casinos do not accept them and local bank cards are rarely approved for gambling abroad. Stake players therefore use crypto. The usual route is to buy USDT or Bitcoin from a peer-to-peer seller who accepts mobile money in ariary, then send it to the Stake deposit address. Our USDT deposit guide and Litecoin deposit guide explain low-fee networks that suit small amounts.
Crypto is unregulated rather than banned in Madagascar. The central bank, Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara, has warned that crypto-assets are not legal tender and are not supervised by any monetary authority, so you have no protection if a trade goes wrong. Use escrowed P2P trades, confirm that the mobile-money payment has arrived before releasing coins, and start with a small test deposit.
The ariary moves a lot against the dollar, which is one reason players keep a stablecoin balance. How offshore winnings and crypto gains are taxed is not clearly set out; this is not tax advice.
Popular sports and games in Madagascar
Football leads. The Barea's run to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals is still talked about, and the Premier League, LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Champions League draw the most bets. Rugby union is also hugely popular, and Madagascar is one of Africa's strongest rugby nations, with big crowds in Antananarivo. Basketball and 3x3 basketball have a following too.
On the casino side, slots, live roulette and quick Stake Originals such as Crash, Mines and Plinko suit short sessions on mobile data. Madagascar is on UTC+3, so European evening kick-offs land late at night. Stake shows decimal odds, which are the most familiar format locally.
Tips for players in Madagascar
- Follow bill 019/2026; it could bring licensing and blocking of unlicensed sites.
- Buy crypto only through escrowed P2P trades or reputable exchanges, and send a small test deposit first.
- Keep your balance in USDT so ariary swings do not change its value.
- Use a low-fee network such as Litecoin or TRC-20 USDT for small top-ups.
- Bookmark a working mirror for days when mobile data is slow.
- Switch to French in Stake's language settings if you prefer it to English.
- Set deposit limits and read our responsible gambling guide.
Stake guides
- Working Stake mirror linksThe live list, tested from your connection.Mirrors
- Is Stake down right now?Live status of the main site and every mirror.Status
- Stake reviewLicence, games, sportsbook, payments and withdrawals.Review
- Stake bonus code and promotionsHow codes, races, raffles and reloads work.Bonus
- How to deposit with BitcoinStep by step, with network and fee notes.Guide
- How to deposit with USDTChoosing the right network for stablecoins.Guide
- Responsible gamblingLimits, self-exclusion and where to get help.Help
Stake in other countries
- Stake CanadaGrey market outside Ontario and Alberta; Stake.com accepts players in the other provinces and territoriesCAD
- Stake NigeriaLegal and licensed at state level in the south; offshore play not penalised, but prohibited in Sharia statesNGN
- Stake KenyaRegulated under the Gambling Control Act 2025; offshore play not penalised for players, unlicensed sites can be blockedKES
- Stake FinlandVeikkaus monopoly until the licensed market opens in 2027; players are not penalised for using foreign sitesEUR
- Stake CameroonLicensed regime under Law 2015/012; offences target unauthorised operators, not players; Stake is not licensed locallyXAF
- Stake VenezuelaOnline gambling authorised by the CNC case by case; Stake is not on the CNC list; no player offence foundVES
- Stake MalawiRegulated under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 2022; MAGLA licenses operators; no player offence or blocking order found; Stake is not licensed locallyMWK
- Stake ZambiaBetting licensed by the BCLB under the Betting Control Act; online gambling has no dedicated law; no player offence or confirmed blocking order found; Stake is not licensed locallyZMW
- Stake GuatemalaNo online gambling law or regulator (legal vacuum); players are not prosecuted for using foreign sites; Stake is not licensed locallyGTQ
- Stake EcuadorSports-prediction operators need a national licence under the 2026 Ley del Deporte regulation; casinos are banned since 2011; players are not penalisedUSD
- Stake RwandaLicensed market run by the Rwanda Development Board; Stake is not licensed locally; no website blocking or player offence foundRWF
- Stake HondurasNo online gambling law; offshore sites operate in a grey area and players are not penalised; a licensing bill is still under discussionHNL
- Stake El SalvadorOnline gaming regulated by the Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia; Stake is not licensed locally; no blocking or player offence foundUSD
- Stake Costa RicaNo online licensing regime or site blocking; Stake is not licensed locally and players are not penalised; reform bill 25.600 is pendingCRC
- Stake GeorgiaOnline gambling is licensed by the state; Georgian citizens must be 25+, and Georgian bank cards cannot pay foreign gambling sites; offshore play is not a player offenceGEL
- Stake ArmeniaLicensed market under the Law on the Regulation of Gaming Activities; unlicensed foreign sites face ISP and payment blocking from 8 February 2027; players are not the targetAMD
- Stake LuxembourgState model under the 1977 gambling law; no online casino licences, no blocking of foreign sites and no player offence today; an online reform is under evaluationEUR
- Stake IcelandState-licensed charity operators only; foreign sites are not blocked and players are not penalised; a central regulator was proposed in November 2025ISK
- Stake HaitiOnline gambling is unregulated: no online licence, no site blocking and no penalty for players; Stake is not licensed locallyHTG
- Stake NicaraguaNo online gambling licence or site blocking; foreign sites accept Nicaraguans, Stake is not licensed locally and players are not penalisedNIO
- Stake Trinidad and TobagoOffshore online gambling is unlicensed but tolerated, with no site blocking and no player offence; Stake is not licensed locally; a remote gambling licensing regime is due from January 2027TTD
FAQ
Is Stake legal in Madagascar?
Madagascar has no online gambling licence, so Stake operates in a grey area: it is not licensed locally, but offshore sites are tolerated and we found no penalty for players. Stake's terms accept players from Madagascar. This is not legal advice, and bill 019/2026 could change the rules.
What is bill 019/2026?
A government bill deposited at the National Assembly in June 2026 to replace Madagascar's 1971 gambling laws. It covers online gambling, licensing and penalties for unauthorised operators. As of October 2026 it has not been adopted.
Can I deposit at Stake with MVola or Orange Money?
Not directly. Players usually buy USDT or Bitcoin from a P2P seller who accepts mobile money, then send the coins to their Stake deposit address. Use escrow and test with a small amount first.
Is Stake blocked in Madagascar?
No. There is no blocking of gambling websites today. If Stake.com does not load, it is usually a network or DNS problem, and a working mirror from this page often helps.
What is the gambling age in Madagascar?
18. Stake also requires players to be 18 or over and verifies identity before withdrawals.