Stake Online Casino & Sportsbook February 2026 Recap

The action never stops at Stake.com, and February was another big month, with lots of major sporting events, plus the release of many new and exclusive Only on Stake games. There are few better places than Stake Casino to enjoy a wide selection of games. Our Stake Engine titles are all the rage with players, especially thanks to the exciting Stake Engine community forum and Discord server , where you can share tips and tricks.

One of our most popular Stake Original games, Plinko Uplift, got a makeover and a new expert mode, offering a massive 10k maximum payout.

Of course, we also witnessed an action-packed Super Bowl, with a massive number of bets placed on the game and the halftime show. Bettors could make the most of the new Stake Shield feature while placing multibets.

February Casino Player Statistics & Sports Betting Trends

In February 2026, Stake Casino saw a total of 6,787,422,073 bets placed across games. That’s over 2,800 bets per second! Online slots were the most popular type of game, with 1,979,513,808 bets placed, while Dice remained the most-played Stake Original game.

February’s largest casino win saw one player walk away with a huge $11.9 million while playing Lucky Phoenix Megaways Enhanced RTP. We also saw Korean Prive Lounge Baccarat 1 attracting some of the biggest high rollers, with the highest value bet of the month placed here at over a cool $3.5 million.

It was a busy month at Stake Sportsbook too, with bettors making 54,236,033 bets throughout the month. The Super Bowl saw a total of 62,800 bets placed, with 17,512 bets placed on the Seahawks to win. However, soccer remained the most popular sport to bet on, taking 32,583,789 bets in total.

Meanwhile, the largest bet of the month was placed on the ATP Australian Open. A bettor placed an enormous $1.4 million on Carlos Alcaraz to win the final, collecting a payout of over $2.5 million.

Most Popular Casino Games & New Releases in February 2026

In February, players enjoyed our full library of games, including:

Top 5 slot games of the month:

Pragmatic Play is one of the world’s most popular slot providers, and its games take up the top 5 most popular slots:

1. Joker's Jewels

2. Gates of Olympus 1000

3. Sweet Bonanza 1000

4. Le Fisherman

5. Sugar Rush 1000

Top 5 new games of the month

We had lots of exciting new releases in February, but these games stood out to players:

1. Fire Stampede Ultimate

2. Wicked Brew

3. Super Tiki Strike

4. Supersized

5. Phoenix 1000

Top 5 live casino games of the month

Live casino games offer players unparalleled immersion and excitement, with these titles attracting the most bets:

1. Crazy Time

2. Ice Fishing

3. Stake Roulette

4. Roulette Lobby

5. Stake Exclusive Speed Baccarat 1

Top 5 Only on Stake Games in February

Our exclusive titles provide features and gameplay you won’t find anywhere else. These were the most popular options in February:

1. Big Bass Rock and Roll - 38,141,413 Bet Count

2. Wicked Brew - 27,813,640 Bet Count

3. Dragonspire - 17,624,300 Bet Count

4. Bank Basher - 16,121,693 Bet Count

5. Phoenix 1000 - 15,600,763 Bet Count

Top 5 Stake Engine Games in February

The Stake Engine game group features many exciting games and a thriving community to participate in. Here are the top five games in February:

1. Dojo Duel - 13,412,617 Bet Count

2. Hen's Night - 9,912,966 Bet Count

3. Toon Pilot - 9,008,412 Bet Count

4. Lokis Vault - 7,032,206 Bet Count

5. Keno Xtreme - 6,289,874 Bet Count

Most played casino providers of the month

The collection of games at Stake grows every month, with titles from a wide range of top software providers like:

1. Stake Originals

2. Pragmatic Play

3. Hacksaw Gaming

4. NoLimit City

5. Twist Gaming

Biggest Sporting Events in February 2026

February was a huge month for sports fans, with a massive number of major events taking place all over the world:

• American Football: The NFL season concluded in style with the Super Bowl, which saw the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13.

• Winter Olympics: Milano Cortina 2026 took place in February, with a variety of winter sports, including ice hockey.

• MMA: Fans got to enjoy two UFC Fight Night events: Bautista vs Oliveira and Strickland vs Hernandez.

• Rugby: The Six Nations Rugby Championship got underway at the start of the month.

• Cricket: February also saw the start of the men’s ICC Cricket Men's T20 World Cup.

• Horse racing: Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori concluded his career with a victory at the Brazilian 2000 Guineas. Read his exclusive retirement interview with Stake.

• Counter-Strike 2: In February, we saw our Stake Esports partner Team Vitality secure a win at the IEM Kraków 2026 Finals. Team Vitality also took the win at PGL Cluj-Napoca to continue their dominant form.

• Dota 2: Team Liquid were crowned champions of the BLAST Slam VI tournament in February. DreamLeague Season 28 saw Tundra Esports take home the lion’s share of the $1 million prize pool as champions.

• Rainbow Six Siege: The Six Invitational saw the best R6 teams in the world face off, with FaZe Clan declared champions and taking home $1 million in prize money.

Notable Upcoming Events in March 2026

We’ve got more upcoming events to bet on this March, as well as free live streams:

• Tennis: ATP and WTA tennis return, with the Indian Wells Open beginning on 1 March and the Miami Open starting on 17 March. Make sure to check out our picks for the ATP Miami Open.

• MMA: UFC 326 takes place on 7 March, as Max Holloway takes on Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt. Stake fighter Caio Borrahlo will also fight Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event. You can check our UFC picks and predictions and read exclusive pre-fight interviews from both Holloway and Borrahlo.

• Formula 1: The 2026 F1 season gets underway in March, with the Australian GP, Chinese GP and Japanese GP all taking place this month.

• Soccer: Premier League title challengers Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the EFL Cup final on 22 March.

• Cricket: The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held between 28 March and 31 May.

• Esports: We’ve got more exciting Esports action lined up too, including the ESL Pro League, where our newest Esports partner, Team Astralis, will be competing.

Tips & Guides for Playing Casino Games & Betting on Sports

We want to make betting as enjoyable as possible, which is why we’ve created lots of helpful guides.

Online Casino

Our online casino guide will help you get started. There are also guides for specific games, such as how to play online poker, slot paylines explained and how to play blackjack on Stake. You may also want to check out the best online casino games for beginners.

Sports Betting

If you’re new to sports betting, start with our ultimate sports betting guide. We also have guides for individual sports, such as how to bet on soccer, how to bet on MMA, or the Esports betting guide. We encourage you to know how to read betting odds, the difference between decimal, fractional and American odds, as well as how to compare odds to get the best value.

Aside from these guides, you can use our help center for information on how to use the site. If you have any issues or questions, our customer support team is always happy to help.

Casino Challenges, Bet Bonuses & VIP Program

While having fun at Stake Casino and Sportsbook, you can also make the most of our excellent promotions. These include sports betting offers and casino bonuses, including the Stake vs Eddie promo. Don’t miss out on our forum challenges and Telegram races too, which offer the chance to win prizes.

Feel free to join our VIP Club that lets you earn exclusive rewards for placing bets and levelling up your account. Check out the VIP FAQs to find out how you can earn regular rakeback, reload bonuses and your own VIP host.

How to Deposit & Withdraw Funds to Play & Bet on Stake

Deposit

1. Log in to your account using your password or secure passkey .

2. Check your current balance by opening your Stake wallet, then select the deposit option.

3. Choose a supported payment method and local currency such as Canadian Dollars,Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Mexican Pesos, USD in Ecuador, and Indian Rupees.

4. You can also deposit and bet with crypto at Stake. Lots of popular cryptocurrencies are accepted, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, DOGE, LTC, TRX, SOL and more.

5. Copy to the address provided to deposit your crypto from your wallet or a trusted exchange, or buy crypto and transfer it from Mesh, Swapped.com or MoonPay .

6. Once your funds arrive, you can store them safely in the Stake vault.

7. It’s also possible to swap between supported cryptocurrencies in your Stake wallet using the swap crypto feature .

Withdraw

1. Log in to your account and open your Stake wallet.

2. Check your balance and then choose the withdraw option.

3. Select any available payment method before entering your details and the amount you’d like to withdraw.

4. If you’re withdrawing crypto, make sure the right crypto network is selected.

5. Double-check your details before finalising the withdrawal.

Stake Smart & Responsible Gambling Resources

While enjoying casino games or sports betting at Stake, it’s important to stay in control and play responsibly. Remember to set a budget using our budget calculator, and make use of our tools and resources on our Stake Smart page to help you enjoy your betting experience safely.