Stake Casino & Sport Betting Stats - Highlights May 2024

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Stake Online Casino & Sportsbook May 2024 Overview

Yet again, May was a triumphant month for quite a few sportsbook and online casino players at Stake.com , yielding fruitful wins across all platforms.

Join us on a stroll through our monthly overview, where we explore May’s top-performing games and unrivalled bets by some of the most daring punters out there!

We’re also taking a sneak peek at what you can expect in June. Let's see what's in store!

May Casino Player Statistics & Sports Betting Trends

The month of May placed us anew in the 10-digit range, with a whopping total of 1,055,337,850 bets on online casino games. Players didn’t shy out on the online sportsbooks either, netting in 19,681,975 total sports bets, nearly doubling last month’s numbers.

The largest casino win of the month came from Pragmatic Play’s Zeus vs Hades: Gods of War , with the heavyweight champ taking home a king-sized reward of $10.5 million. Online sports bettors lived up to their reputation as well, with the highest sportsbook win paying out $1,1 million from a multi -bet on Soccer .

The largest bet of the month was $1,2 million, made by a bold player in a private blackjack lounge.

Popular Casino Games & New Games in May 2024

Like many other online casino sites, online slots took the lead as the most played game at Stake.com in May, way above card game categories, with a little over a billion total bets, followed by 14 million sports bets on Cricket . The most popular titles of the month include:

Titles that entered the top five new games category this month include:

As for the most played live casino games of the month, Pragmatic Play once again retained its top-dog status by taking all five spots in this live casino table game category, with titles such as:

By now, you probably already know who’s leading in the most-played providers category and dominating the online casino industry. Here are the top five of the month on our platform:

Biggest Sporting Events in May 2024

After heavy preparations, we are pleased to announce that horse racing became a valuable part of the Stake.com sportsbook in May 2024. With a wide event coverage , players can now place regular horse racing bets and exotic horse racing bets on matches in the Americas , Asia , Europe , and Australia . Without further ado, let’s learn about the multiple horse racing betting terms and have a look at the most anticipated sports events of this month:

  • Kentucky Derby: The 150th Kentucky Derby concluded with quite the theatrical ending, requiring a photo finish to decide the winner. Mystik Dan proudly galloped the trophy home.

  • IPL: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League held its final match on May 26 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR won by 8 wickets or 57 balls.

  • Indianapolis 500: The 108th running of the motorsport event : Indianapolis 500 was held on May 26. Josef Newgarden took the prize home, with Pato O’ward coming in a close second and Scott Dixon entering third place.

  • IIHF World Championship: Hosted by Czechia, the Ice Hockey World Championship was held in Prague and Ostrava from 10 to 26 May 2024. The hosts took first place, making Czechia a seven-time winner.

  • US PGA: The 106th US PGA Championship, which Xander Schauffele won, was played between May 16 and May 19 at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • FA Cup Final: The 2024 FA Cup Final, the biggest soccer cup competition in the UK, was played at Wembley Stadium in London, England on May 25, 2024. Manchester United won the match, avenging their defeat from the previous season.

Things To Get Excited About in June 2024

If you’re a fan of online sports gambling, you’re in for a treat in June! Dominate the sports betting markets by placing bets on a wide range of live games that you can stream on our sports betting platform, including:

  • UEFA Champions League Final: The 69th season of Europe’s premier club football tournament will conclude with Dortmund vs Real Madrid, which will be played on June 1st at Wembley Stadium.

  • UEFA Euro 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday, June 14th, in Munich and ends in Berlin on Sunday, July 14th, making big noise in the sports betting industry.

  • Stanley Cup Finals: The Stanley Cup finals will have the first ice hockey match on June 8th, 2024, at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.

  • NBA Finals: While college sports betting is put on hold for the summer, we focus on the first basketball game of the NBA finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics which will be held on June 6th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This will be the first time these two teams face each other in the NBA Finals.

  • US Open: Another great event for sports bettors, the US Open golf championship, begins on Thursday, June 13th, in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

  • ICC World T20 (Men): We’re certainly looking forward to one of the biggest cricket events in the online sports betting industry, the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) between 1 June and 29 June in the West Indies, US.

Alongside big tournaments and events happening in June, players can also get to get their hands on new promotions for casino & sports betting . Some of these promos include Daily Races , Weekly Raffles , and special bonuses like Conquer the Casino or sport specific promos like Brady’s Two Threes Payout for the NBA season.

All poker enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that Stake Poker is officially available. You can head to the table game section, click on Stake Poker and try out your luck.

Tips & Guides for Playing Casino Games & Betting on Sports

Unlike other online gambling platforms, we like to help our players increase their odds every now and then! Take a moment to go through our selection of tips and how-to guides to maximise your winning potential. You will find priceless info on how to bet on sports and how to play casino games to better understand the casino games and online gambling markets at Stake.com.

Casino Bonuses & VIP Program

Both new and existing players can benefit from numerous casino and sports promotions available at Stake.com at any given time. However, if you’re interested in more exclusive benefits, the Stake VIP Club will happily have you as a member!

Our exclusive VIP Club is an awesome way to earn member-only rewards . Learn more about perks like VIP hosts , rakeback and reload bonuses on our VIP Club FAQs .

How to Deposit & Withdraw Funds at Stake.com

As of right now, Stake.com allows online gamblers to make deposits and withdrawals with multiple currencies depending on their location, including CAD , CLP, ARS, BRL , INR , PEN and JPY . If you want to play online casino games and make sports bets with crypto , you can do so with coins such as BTC , ETH, TLC and Doge.

With the help of Moonpay , you can take advantage of multiple payment options. These include Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay and many more.

Stake Smart & Responsible Gaming Online

When placing your bets on Stake.com casino games and sportsbook matches, be mindful of responsible gaming practices to ensure a positive experience. If you need some help jump-starting your self-exclusion process, refer to the Stake Smart Guidelines and take action now.