New Slot Games & Bet Bonuses at Stake.com - May 01st 2026
Stake weekly recap: BLAST Rivals, F1 returns in Miami, and a faster KYC
It’s another exciting week at Stake! Counter-Strike 2 is back in full force, with both our Stake Esports partners - Team Vitality and Astralis, lining up at BLAST Rivals Spring 2026. Formula 1 also returns from its month-long break with the Miami GP from 1-3 May, and we have rolled out a faster, simpler KYC flow for new users to start betting on these exciting events!
This week at Stake
BLAST Rivals Spring is live with both Stake CS2 partners playing
Team Vitality and Astralis are both competing at BLAST Rivals Spring 2026, which gives bettors a full slate of CS2 markets and two clear sides to back across the bracket. Vitality go in as the in-form side after their back-to-back ESL Pro League and IEM Rio runs, while Astralis arrive with everything to prove.
Stake Ranked EP2 closed qualifiers have started
The Stake Ranked EP2 closed qualifiers are now underway, with the next wave of aspiring CS2 teams fighting for a spot in the main LAN Final event. Betting markets are now open in our sportsbook for the full qualifier run.
Merab Dvalishvili stars in a new Moles skit on Instagram
UFC bantamweight champion and long-time Stake UFC partner Merab Dvalishvili dropped a new skit this week promoting Moles, our latest Stake Original! The viral clip is live on Instagram - give it a watch, then hammer your way into the game itself at Stake Casino for some big wins yourself!
KYC just got faster for new accounts
We have merged the old Step 1 and Step 2 of identity verification into a single screen and removed fields that were not pulling their weight. Residence details, ID upload, and personal details now sit on the same page, which cuts the time to submit a verification request significantly so you can get to the fun stuff quicker! The full updated process is documented on our Stake KYC guide.
Formula 1 returns this weekend in Miami
After a month-long break, the F1 season picks up again with the Miami Grand Prix from 1-3 May. It is a Sprint weekend, so there is action across all three days. Mercedes have led the standings since the season opener, but Ferrari and McLaren have had four extra weeks to close the gap. Find the latest motorsport markets in Stake Sportsbook today!
New games you’ll find at Stake this week
This week’s latest game releases are now live on Stake Casino! The full lineup, including everything from major studios and Stake Engine partners, is on the new games page - below are the launches we think are worth a first spin.
Only on Stake
Crazy Chef by Paperclip Gaming - a chaotic kitchen-themed slot playable Only on Stake.
Pyramid Scheme by Massive Studios - a unique pyramid shaped cascading slot game you cannot play anywhere else.
Wizard Upgrade by Sidequest Studios - RPG-flavoured slot mechanics with stacked upgrade features.
Headline studio releases
Sweet Bonanza 2500 by Pragmatic Play - the long-awaited follow-up in the Sweet Bonanza family, already topping the popularity charts this week.
Big Bass Trophy Catch by Pragmatic Play - the next entry in the Big Bass series.
Le Digger by Hacksaw Gaming - the high-volatility slot game saga is back with Smokey now showing us how to dig for big wins.
Major events to bet on this week
All current sportsbook promotions are live on the Stake promotions page but here are our hottest picks you should hop on!
Counter-Strike 2 - BLAST Rivals Spring
Three promotions are running across the BLAST Rivals bracket. The CS2 overtime refund returns your stake if your match goes to overtime and your pick loses, and there are best-odds boosts on every match for Astralis and Team Vitality.
NHL - Stanley Cup playoffs
First-round Game 6 and Game 7 deciders are stacked across this week, including Sabres-Bruins and Oilers-Ducks. Cover yourself with the NHL 2+ lead payout: if your selection leads by two or more goals at the end of the second period and still loses, you get paid out as a winner. Discover our hockey betting markets live now!
NBA - first-round playoffs
The NBA half-time payout is in effect for every playoff game: bet the Winner market, and if your team is up 12+ at the half but loses, the bet still pays. Browse the bracket on our NBA betting page.
Premier Indian Cricket Series
India’s most popular cricket series is deep into the league phase. Two promotions are active: the First Ball Payout pays out as a winner if your team hits a six off the first ball and still loses, and the Super Over Payout covers you if your team loses in a Super Over. Head to our Indian cricket fixture markets to place your bet.
Pakistan Super League
The 2026 PSL also offers the same two safety nets to further your cricket bets: a first ball payout and a Super Over payout. Both apply on pre-match singles in the Winner (incl. Super Over) market. Bet on the PSL schedule today.
MLB
The 9th inning refund is your insurance against a late MLB collapse: if your Winner (incl. extra innings) selection leads going into the ninth and still loses, you get up to $100 back. MLB markets are open every day this week.
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
Split decisions can ruin a card. The UFC split decision insurance refunds your stake on any winner-market bet that loses by split decision. Find Della Maddalena vs Prates’ fight card and place knockout bets at Stake this weekend.
Casino and community challenges this week
Stake vs Eddie Challenge
Stake vs Eddie is back again - launch the slot of the week, beat Eddie’s multiplier, and earn your share of the $50,000 prize pool! Play Tiki Elements by BGaming and aim for the target multiplier of 803.72× or higher to qualify.
You’ll also find the latest community challenges pinned in the Stake forum but these are ones you won’t want to miss!
Challenge Chase - $2,500 prize pool
This week’s Challenge Chase asks you to clear three target multipliers across three different slots. The current round wraps on Saturday, so this one is the most time-sensitive of the week.
Bonus Clash: The Frontier vs Castle of Ymir - $1,000 prize pool
Pick whichever of the two slots you think will pay out bigger, submit a qualifying bet, and back your call in the Bonus Clash thread . The new clash launched 30 April and runs through 7 May.
Cricket Raffle Bash - $20,000 prize pool
Place qualifying bets on any IPL match, 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.
NBA Playoff Hustle - $2,500 prize pool
Build a Same Game Multi on any playoff fixture, share the Bet ID in the Playoff Hustle thread , and stack entries across the bracket. The challenge runs the length of the postseason and closes 1 June.
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