Stake Casino & Sport Betting Stats - Highlights June 2026

Stake June 2026 recap: a World Cup summer, a home CS2 Major, and the biggest events to bet on in July

The biggest sporting event in the world kicked off in June, with the best international soccer teams competing in the 2026 International tournament. It’s All at Stake as the knockout rounds continue, with daily odds boosts, protected multi bets and coverage of every match throughout July.

Over the past month, Stake Sportsbook saw more than 65 million sports bets. July is shaping up to be another busy month, with plenty of major sporting events to bet on and lots of exciting new game releases too.

Stake news from the month - June's biggest events

The 2026 international football tournament got underway in June, with the group stages offering plenty of intriguing matchups and drama. This is the biggest-ever global soccer event, featuring a record 48 teams with 72 matches and 215 goals scored during the opening stage. South Korea and Uruguay were two of the biggest footballing nations to be sent home in the group stage. Meanwhile, Cape Verde became the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds. However, Paraguay delivered the biggest shock of the tournament so far when they beat Germany on penalties in the round of 32.

In basketball, fans were treated to a thrilling NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks ended 53 years of hurt. They beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1, coming back from double-digit deficits in all 4 of their winning games. The Knicks also set a new record for the largest comeback in Finals history, turning around a 29-point deficit. Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP after setting a Knicks record for most points in a Finals game. One bettor at Stake made the biggest sports win of the month by betting on the Knicks to win Game 4 of the Finals, netting over $4 million.

It was also a historic month for the UFC, which held the first-ever pro sporting event on the South Lawn of the White House in the US. UFC Freedom 250 was held to commemorate 250 years of the country’s independence. American fighter Justin Gaethje upset the odds against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria to win the belt. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira came up short of a historic 3rd-division champion as Cyril Gane stopped him in their fight for the interim heavyweight title.

In the world of Esports, Team Falcons defeated FURIA Esports at IEM Cologne Major 2026, ending the tournament’s decade-long wait to return to the city. It was the first time a professional Counter-Strike Major had been held at the LANXESS Arena in 10 years. Team Falcons were crowned champions, earning NiKo his first-ever Major title. Meanwhile, Leviatan captured the Valorant Masters London title ahead of the Esports World Cup, which gets underway in July.

Now, with the knockout rounds of the 2026 international soccer tournament underway, our attention turns to July. It’s All at Stake, with odds available on every match, live betting, exclusive promotions and outright markets and football predictions.

Stake June 2026 stats: bets, biggest wins, and most-played games

June was another action-packed month at Stake Casino, with players placing a total of 8,148,554,320 bets throughout the month. Once again, online slots claimed the top spot as the most-played game category, receiving more than 2 billion wagers. The largest casino win of the month also came from a slot when one player landed a payout of 9,849,970.13 on Thunder vs Underworld Enhanced RTP.

Among the Stake Originals collection, Dice once again proved why it’s one of our biggest attractions. This fast-paced and exciting casino game received a total of 2,510,144,254 bets, making it the most-played Stake Original title. Thanks to its instant game rounds and adjustable win probability, it remains popular with high-frequency players.

Throughout the month of June, high rollers made their mark. The highest single casino bet reached an impressive $1,420,000.00 on Privé Lounge 5, reflecting continued activity from high-stakes players at Stake.com.

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Our Stake Sportsbook had a strong month, where players placed more than 65 million wagers across a wide range of sporting events. Soccer led the sportsbook activity during June, generating almost 40 million bets. The biggest sportsbook payout was $3,947,824.09 on an NBA Finals match between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

The biggest new casino games at Stake in June

Waylanders Cup

Football maintained the dominant theme in June, and the Waylanders Cup by Valkyrie reflected that trend. The latest entry in the Waylanders series generated more than 27.9 million wagers during its first month.

Available Only on Stake, Valkyrie Studios is a software provider that features fantasy games with a focus on multiplier mechanics and maximum win potential.

Waylanders Cup is a football-themed addition to the Waylanders slot saga, perfect for sports fans. Vikings take to the reels with cluster pays, free spins, and multiplier wilds. Unlike the original Waylanders Forge slot, which has a max win of 80,085x, this slot offers wins of up to 100,000x.

Big Duck Bonanza

Duck hunting grabbed a lot of attention in June with Big Duck Bonanza by Pragmatic Play. This fun animal-themed slot features money collect symbols, free spins, and bonus buy features. This all proved to be a hit with players as the slot received more than 34 million wagers.

Pragmatic Play’s steady release of new games, as well as the win potential they provide, keeps players entertained. There are also new features that can be enjoyed, with additions to slot sagas regularly landing at Stake.

Sugar Twist 1000

Another Pragmatic Play title made it into our top new games for June, with Sugar Twist 1000 receiving 20,096,798 bets. While candy-themed slot games are always a popular choice, this slot adds an extra dimension with an enhanced RTP of 98.00%.

Enhanced RTP slots take the industry-standard return-to-player rates and boost them, increasing the theoretical long-term return. While a win is never guaranteed, a lower house edge of 2.00%, as found when playing Sugar Twist 1000, can reduce the theoretical house edge.

June's most-played Only on Stake games

Exclusive Only on Stake titles continued to receive plenty of attention throughout June, giving players access to games that aren’t available anywhere else. Big Bass Rock and Roll led the category with more than 64 million wagers, proving again that the Big Bass series will always be popular. Waylanders Forge also had a strong showing, receiving 49,488,021 bets and boosting Valkyrie's fantasy-inspired slots within its game catalogue.

Another huge exclusive game in June was Big Bass BOOM, which was one of our top performers, receiving 29,450,445 wagers. Together, these titles showed off the appeal that our Stake Engine creations provide, offering players a mix of old favourites and interesting game features.

The biggest sporting events to bet on in July

International Soccer Tournament

The knockout rounds of the 2026 international football tournament continue into the month, with teams fighting for a place in the final on 19 July. Already, some of the biggest teams, such as Germany and the Netherlands, have been knocked out, and we’re predicting a few more shocks.

Every match is covered at Stake, with live betting and outright options like the tournament winner, Golden Boot winner and more.

X Games: Chiba and Nola

At the beginning of the month, the X Games will head to Chiba, Japan followed by another exciting event over in New Orleans, USA later in the month. X Game events are partnered with Stake, and Stake-sponsored athlete Nyjah Huston will be taking part in Nola 2026. Chris Joslin recently became a new Stake partner as well, although he won’t be competing at this event.

Esports World Cup

Another huge international tournament gets underway this month, as the world’s best Esports teams compete across multiple tournaments. The Esports World Cup takes place in Paris with EWC Valorant and EWC Dota 2 championships already underway. Follow all the action as it happens at Stake, with free live streams and a wide range of betting markets. We’ve also covered the event on our blog, with our latest Esports World Cup picks now live.

UFC 329

If you’re an MMA fan, you’ll also be looking forward to UFC 329 this month, which sees the return of Conor McGregor as the headliner. The former double champ takes on Max Holloway in the main event, his first fight in 5 years.

There are also plenty of other great fights to look forward to, with fighters like Paddy Pimblett, Benoit Saint-Denis, Cory Sandhagen and Tracey Cortez stepping into the cage. You can bet on all the fights and watch them live when you log in to your Stake account. We’ve shared our analysis and predictions for every fight on the UFC picks blog.

F1

We’ve been closely following the action from the 2026 F1 season, where Kimi Antonelli is currently holding off a challenge from his teammate George Russell and 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. In July, you can bet on 3 more high-octane races at Stake, with coverage of the British Grand Prix (3-5 July), Belgian GP (17-19 July) and Hungarian GP (24-26 July). Check out the latest predictions on our F1 picks blog before each race.

Wimbledon

Over at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, the oldest Grand Slam tournament continues this month. The 2026 ATP/WTA Wimbledon got underway at the end of June, and many of the world’s best players will be competing in different events. Jannik Sinner is the defending men’s singles champion, while the WTA defending champion, Iga Swiatek, was just knocked out, leaving the competition wide open.

The main finals are held on 11 and 12 July, but you can bet on every game, set and match throughout the tournament. Our Wimbledon picks blog has all the analysis and opinions you need when placing your bets.

Tour de France

It’s a big month for cycling fans too, with the Grand Depart of the Tour de France on 4 July. It’s the first time that the Tour gets underway in Barcelona, with cyclists heading up to the Pyrenees and into France. Tadej Pogačar is chasing a 5th title, making outright and stage betting particularly interesting this year. Our 2026 Tour de France predictions are live, perfect for making outright bets and placing live bets throughout each stage of the race.

Open Championship

The oldest golf major in the world returns this month, as Scottie Scheffler looks to defend his title at the 2026 Open Championship. Between 16 and 19 July, the world’s best golfers will compete at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.

MLB All-Star Game

If you’re a big baseball fan, the MLB All-Star Game is one of July’s biggest betting events, taking place in Philadelphia on 14 July. Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement received automatic starting spots as the top-voted players.

Stake Ranked EP3 LAN Finals

Stake’s own Counter-Strike series continues this month. All teams have now qualified for the event, either through the qualifiers or by direct invite. The Stake Ranked EP 3 LAN Finals take place in Barcelona, Spain, as 8 teams compete for a $100,000 prize pool. The tournament starts on 15 July, with the Grand Final on 18 July. Follow the action at Stake, with live streaming and competitive odds on every match. Our Stake Ranked picks are available now.

BLAST Bounty S2

The Counter-Strike 2 BLAST Bounty tournament returns this summer for season 2. It starts on 21 July with the closed qualifier, which is held online. 32 teams take part, but only 8 will qualify for the LAN Finals. The Finals begin at the end of the month, going into early August as the best CS2 teams go head-to-head. Stake Ranked is available to bet on here at Stake, with outrights, match winner markets, handicaps and more.

Brazilian Serie A

After a month-long break for the 2026 international soccer tournament, the Brazilian Serie A returns this month. Serie A matches resume on the 17th, with Palmeiras currently at the top of the table. You can bet on the full season, including outright Serie A winner bets, plus live betting during each match.

Best Stake.com promos and community challenges for July

While you enjoy the action at Stake, make sure you’re also taking part in our community challenges and giveaways. We’ve also got lots of exciting promotions to claim, including event-specific offers.

The international football tournament is the most popular betting event of the year, and there are plenty of rewards and promotions available to enjoy while you watch the matches. Our Score First, You Win promo offers a payout on qualifying bets if the team you selected is scores the first goal of the match regardless of the outcome. There are also daily boosted odds, the halftime rush odds boost, and the multi bet boost, offering more value and higher potential payouts.

There are community promotions available on the international football tournament too. Each time you place a bet on a qualifying international match, you can enter the $100k community raffle . Take part in the World Chat Tournament by sharing your winning same game multibets in your chat room. The top 20 users in the winning chat room get $500 in cash each. Meanwhile, the Shield Derby offers $5,000 in cash prizes. Simply build a multi-bet using the Stake Shield and this week’s international football matches.

Don’t miss your chance to win a share of $50,000 in the Stake vs. Eddie challenge. Play the selected game of the week and beat Eddie’s game multiplier. Any players who beat the target multiplier share the prize.

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