2023 was a brilliant year at the Stake's Sportsbook and online Casino, with some huge wins, big payouts, and a selection of award-winning games and legendary sporting events.
Here, we look back at 2023 and reveal some of the numbers behind a memorable year for online bettors!
2023 Casino Player Statistics & Sports Betting Trends
In total, 10,233,543,250 bets were placed at the Stake Casino in 2023. Most of these bets were placed on slot games, accounting for 9,907,841,123 of the total bets placed.
The biggest casino win of the year was on Hacksaw Gaming’s superb Wild West-themed slot, Wanted Dead or a Wild when a lucky player won $12.5 million while spinning the reels.
As for the biggest stake, one crypto bettor placed a wager of $1.17 million while playing at a private blackjack table.
Over at the Stake Sportsbook, 43,456,428 bets were placed, with soccer the most popular sport among betting fans! The biggest win at the Stake.com Sportsbook in 2023 was $7.6 million when a basketball fan placed a three-way bet on the Bulls, 76ers, and Celtics to win.
Popular Casino Games & New Games in 2023
Slots proved extremely popular at the Stake Casino in 2023, with players enjoying releases from all of the award-winning iGaming software providers. The following games were the top five games played at the Stake Casino in 2023:
As is the case every year, some of our favourite studios released a selection of awesome new games in 2023 that our casino players loved. Specifically, the following five new releases were the pick of the bunch in 2023:
Stake's online bettors also took advantage of the excellent live casino on our betting site, with Evolution games proving extremely popular. The following five games were the most popular live dealer titles at Stake.com in 2023:
As for the most popular software providers, our customers loved games from Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Play’n GO, Push Gaming, and Nolimit City this year. The most-played Stake Original title was Plinko, given the unique gameplay and excellent value RTP.
Biggest Sporting Events in 2023
Sports fans witnessed some memorable events throughout 2023, with several World Cups and many high- profile international tournaments. Here are just some of the sporting events that made the headlines in 2023:
2023 Cricket World Cup: Australia won the 2023 Cricket World Cup, upsetting a rampant India in their own backyard. It was a cricket tournament to forget for holders England, who were humiliated by Afghanistan in the group stages.
2023 Rugby World Cup: South Africa won the 2023 Rugby World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final in France. England performed admirably, finishing in third place in the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2023 (Women’s): Hosted in Australia and New Zealand, Spain won the 2023 soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup, beating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney.
2023 NFL Super Bowl:Super Bowl LVII took place on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a closely contested affair in the most significant American football game on the planet.
2023 Formula 1 Championships: 2023 was a brilliant year for F1 fans with some truly memorable races. Red Bull dominated the standings in 2023, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the top of the tree at the end of the year.
MMA UFC 2023:We saw some truly memorable UFC fights in 2023, with wins for Leon Edwards, Jon Jones, Sean Strickland, and Alex Periera throughout the year.
NBA Finals 2023:Basketball fans were treated to memorable NBA action in 2023, as the Denver Nuggets celebrated their first-ever championship as they beat Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals.
2023 Tour de France: Defending cycling champion Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) won his second consecutive Tour de France crown in 2023.
Biggest Esports Events of the Year
Esports fans also witnessed some iconic events in 2023, with the following tournaments grabbing the headlines:
Apex Legends Global Series Year 3: ImperialHal and TSM won back-to-back matches to secure the Year 3 ALGS Championship in 2023.
Valorant Champions Tour 2023: Evil Geniuses defeated reigning champions LOUD in the Valorant World Champions Tour, becoming the first North American team to win the event.
League of Legends World Championships 2023: T1 beat Weibo Gaming in the 2023 LoL Worlds, carding an impressive 3-0 win in the Grand Final at the Gocheok Sky Dome.
Things to Get Excited About in Early 2024
2024 promises to be just as exciting for sports fans, with some brilliant events and tournaments to look forward to in the new year:
Australian Open 2024: The first Grand Slam tennis event of 2024 kicks off in Melbourne as Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic look to defend their respective titles at the 2024 Australian Open. Read up on our picks and predictions for the 2024 championships!
2024 NFL Super Bowl:Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for February 11, 2024, and it’s the first NFL Final to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2024 Tour de France: Will Jonas Vingegaard make it three in a row for Jumbo-Visma at the 2024 Tour de France?
Summer Olympic Games 2024: 2024 is an Olympic year, and we can all look forward to a summer of brilliant events as the Olympic Games get underway in Paris, France.
New Promotions at Stake.com: Don’t forget to take advantage of the latest promotions as you bet on sports throughout 2024 – you can check for our new and exciting promotions here before betting.
Tips & Guides for Playing Casino Games and Betting on Sports
To make the most out of your 2024 betting strategy, here are some top tips and handy guides to consider as you place your bets at Stake.com in 2024:
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