New Slot Games & Bet Bonuses at Stake.com - May 15th 2026
Stake weekly recap: Crash gets a refresh, and three trophies up for grabs
Buckle in for a massive week ahead at Stake. Crash game has rolled out with a smashing visual and performance overhaul too! On the sportsbook side, we are walking into one of the busiest weekends of the year, with the FA Cup final, the PGA Championship's closing rounds, and the Europa League final all landing within four days of each other. To top it off, we have rolled out a brand new odds boost feature across Stake Sportsbook to power up your bets along the way!
What's new at Stake this week
Crash gets a massive visual and performance uplift
As one of our most popular Stake Originals, our Crash casino game has finally received its biggest update yet. The multiplier curve now shifts through a dynamic colour gradient as values climb and sports a new graph crack animation that gives every round a sharper visual finish. A live player count display has been added too, so you can see how many other bettors are riding the round alongside you. Cashout responsiveness, loading times, and stability during high-traffic periods have all been improved, with the game now running uninterrupted even while background deployments roll out!
Boost your bets with the new odds boost feature
Stake Sportsbook has just introduced our latest odds boost feature on selected popular markets - bigger payouts on winning bets, with no change to the underlying probability! The boosts are easy to spot on the bet slip with the original price crossed out and the boosted price highlighted in yellow. Available across soccer, basketball, tennis, cricket, hockey, and more, applied to popular markets like moneyline, 1x2, and point spreads. Winnings settle instantly with no wagering requirements attached.
Sports betting events for the week ahead
A trophy-laden weekend awaits. Three major events crown winners within four days, plus a strong UFC Fight Night card to round things out. All current sportsbook offers are on our Stake promotions page but these are the matchups we are locked in on.
FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City
The first-ever FA Cup final meeting between Chelsea and Manchester City lands at Wembley on Saturday 16 May. Chelsea are chasing a ninth Cup title and a first since 2018, while City are playing in their fourth consecutive FA Cup final. Build your FA Cup final bets and keep an eye out for FA Cup odds boost markets.
Europa League final: Freiburg vs Aston Villa
The European campaign settles in Istanbul on Wednesday 20 May. Freiburg vs Aston Villa is a first-time European final for both clubs, with Unai Emery chasing a record-extending fifth Europa League title at the helm of the Villans. Make sure to read our Europa League predictions blog before locking in your Europa League bets.
PGA Championship at Aronimink
Golf's second major of the year runs 14-17 May at Aronimink Golf Club. Scottie Scheffler enters with strong recent form and a chance to keep his Grand Slam pursuit going, while Rory McIlroy arrives as the form pick after a busy spring on tour. Place your outright bets on the PGA Championship today.
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa
The Octagon heads back to Vegas on 16 May for a featherweight headliner between top-10 contender Arnold Allen and surging No. 12 Melquizael Costa. Our UFC split decision insurance is active across the card - refunding your stake on any winner-market bet that loses by split decision. Browse all the fights that you can bet on at our Allen vs Costa fight page.
NBA conference semis
Both Eastern and Western conference semi-final brackets are deep in the action. Our NBA half-time payout is in effect on every game: bet the Winner market, and if your team leads by 12+ at the half but loses, the bet still pays. Keep an eye out for NBA odds boosts on the marquee fixtures too. Track the bracket on our NBA betting page and stay up to date with our expert NBA picks.
NHL conference finals
The Stanley Cup playoffs are now at the conference finals stage. Our NHL 2+ lead payout covers you when your team leads by two or more goals at the end of the second period but loses - you get paid as a winner. Check out our range of NHL betting markets to browse the options.
Premier League run-in
Matchday 37 closes out the title race, European qualification, and the relegation scrap all at once. The Premier League early payout pays out winning 1x2 bets if your selection is leading at the 90th minute - handy in a week where the table is on the line. The same logic applies to our Champions League early payout heading into the final on 30 May. Browse our soccer betting markets for the best odds.
Premier Indian Cricket Series
India's biggest T20 competition is closing out the league phase before the playoffs begin. Our First Ball Payout pays as a winner if your team hits a six off the first ball and still loses, and the Super Over Payout has you covered if your team loses in a Super Over. Find the premier Indian cricket fixtures to lock in your bet today.
MLB
Our 9th inning refund is your insurance against a late MLB let down - if your Winner (incl. extra innings) selection leads going into the ninth but loses, you get up to $100 back. MLB betting markets are open across the week.
Fresh casino game releases at Stake
Plenty of fresh casino games have just hit the lobby! You can find our full lineup of new games on Stake Casino, but below are the latest launches that caught our eye this week.
Only on Stake
Gates of Heaven 1000 Enhanced RTP by Pragmatic Play - a Stake-exclusive version of the new Gates entry with a boosted RTP edge.
Heartbreakers by Pragmatic Play - a 5×4 cabaret-themed slot with three collect mechanics, respins, and a 10,000x max win.
Ham Busters by Massive Studios - chaotic farmyard slot with stacked bonus features, only available here.
Ctrl Alt Delete by Paperclip Gaming - a glitched-out cyber-themed slot you cannot play anywhere else.
Headline studio releases
Tome Of Hades by Valkyrie - Greek-mythology slot with stacked underworld bonus rounds.
Dynasty of Death by Hacksaw Gaming - a 5×4 reel slot with 14 paylines, DuelReel mechanics, and a 12,500x max win.
Psycho Heroes by Sexy Rabbit - chaotic comic-book slot with stacked multiplier features.
Crazy Chef by Paperclip Gaming - frantic kitchen-themed slot with cascading-pay mechanics.
Cash Stacks by GG Gaming - Wild West-themed 5×6 slot with 50 paylines, a wheel bonus feature, and a massive 50,000x max win.
Stake casino and forum challenges to enter
Stake vs Eddie
Stake vs Eddie is back again this week - load up the featured slot, beat Eddie's multiplier, and earn your share of the $50,000 prize pool. Play Shadow Pirates and aim for the target multiplier of 412.80× or higher to qualify. Full conditions are on the Stake vs Eddie promo page.
You will also find the full list of this week's community challenges pinned in the Stake forum but these are the ones you won’t want to miss.
Mt. Eddie - $2,000 prize pool
A new community challenge built around a target multiplier on Ice Kingdom by Uppercut Gaming. Submit your qualifying bet in the Mt. Eddie thread for a share of the prize pool. Runs 13-18 May, making this the most time-sensitive of the week.
Cricket Raffle Bash - $20,000 prize pool
Place qualifying bets on any IPL fixture, then drop your Bet IDs in the Cricket Raffle Bash thread - every bet ID counts as one entry. Runs through 31 May, so there is plenty of runway left.
Remember to always bet within your means and gamble responsibly. Our Stake Smart guidelines cover deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, and our monthly budget calculator - every tool you need to stay in control.
