Stake is number 1 because (in no particular order):
1. There offer instant withdrawals.
2. They don’t hold withdrawals (obviously only if abusing bonuses etc.)
3. Worst case is withdrawal only mode.
3. Transparent with who the owners are.
4. Great UI.
5. Fast support
6. Good bonuses
Thing's can still definitely be improved. But the way Stake is moving, I don’t like it. I see Eddie focusing too much on Kick and not enough on Stake. It’s losing its touch that it once had.