New Slot Games & Bet Bonuses at Stake.com - Aug 28th 2026
Stake weekly recap: an exclusive sit-down with Vitality's jL, the US Open serves up, and Big Duck Splash makes a splash
Welcome back to another edition of Stake recapped! This week we have got something special for the Counter-Strike fans, an exclusive Stake interview with Team Vitality star jL. On the sporting side, the final Grand Slam of the tennis season is about to get underway, and the casino lobby is bursting with brand new releases. Let's dive into it all at Stake!
The biggest headlines at Stake this week
Our exclusive interview with Team Vitality's jL
We sat down with one of Counter-Strike's biggest legends for a chat you will not want to miss! In our exclusive interview with jL, the Team Vitality star opens up on life at the top of the CS2 scene, the grind of a packed summer of competition, and what comes next for one of the most-watched rosters in the game. As proud partners of Team Vitality, Stake is the best place to bring you closer to the action. Head over and give it a read!
A summer of Esports comes to a close
What a run it has been. The Esports World Cup wrapped up its seven weeks in Paris, closing out a record-breaking festival of Esports with its final champions crowned across Counter-Strike, Fortnite, CrossFire, and more. Over in Shanghai, Dota 2's The International also reached its epic conclusion, with Team Spirit making history as the first team ever to lift the Aegis of Champions three times!
The season rolls on with BLAST Open Fall
Counter-Strike does not slow down! The BLAST Open Fall 2026 is now in full swing and runs through to 6 September, keeping the elite CS2 action coming thick and fast. Our BLAST picks blog has the bracket covered for all your CS2 bets.
The matchups worth backing this week
Tennis takes centre stage as the final Grand Slam of the year begins, with plenty more betting markets across Stake Sportsbook! The full promo slate is on our Stake promotions page, but here is where our focus is!
The US Open is here
The final Grand Slam of the tennis season is about to begin! The 2026 US Open gets underway at Flushing Meadows this weekend, with the best tennis players in the world chasing glory in New York across two weeks of hard-court action. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, four-time winner Novak Djokovic, and a stacked field are in for the fight. Get an early read of the field in our US Open picks blog and find every outright market on our US Open betting hub.
Take the lead and get paid with our 90th Minute Payout
Football season is well and truly back, and so is one of our most popular promos! With our Soccer 90th Minute Payout, place a 1x2 bet on any eligible match, and if your team is leading at the 90th minute but does not go on to win, we will pay you out up to $100. It is the perfect safety net for those unnerving late finishes as the new club seasons hit their stride! Check out our biggest football betting markets including the English Premier League, La Liga, and Ligue 1 and start betting today!
Back the Knight Riders in the Caribbean
Cricket fans, this one is for you! We are boosting the odds of our partners Trinbago Knight Riders to win in every single match they play throughout the 2026 Caribbean Premier League. Back them with bigger odds and cheer them on all the way.
SLS Tempe
Street skateboarding rolls on! SLS Tempe brings the Street League Skateboarding tour to Arizona, with the world's best going trick for trick. Back Stake partners such as Nyjah Huston and Chris Joslin in the outright markets and enjoy all the coolest skate action today!
Now playing in the Stake Casino lobby
A brilliant batch of new releases has splashed into the Stake Casino lobby! The full lineup is on our new releases page, but here is what you should spin first.
Newest Only on Stake highlights
Grab your hunting gear for Big Duck Splash 1000 by Pragmatic Play, this week's headline exclusive. This high-volatility, hunting-themed slot plays across 5 reels, where duck Money symbols carry values up to 1,000x your bet. Land 3 or more scatters to trigger the free spins, where hunter Wilds collect every Money value on screen and each set of four collected lifts your multiplier up to 10x. With an Ante Bet, two Buy Feature routes, a 96.52% RTP, and a massive 25,000x max win, this Stake-exclusive slot is one you can’t miss!
The rest of this week's exclusives:
High Elf by Valkyrie - a fantasy-themed adventure with stacked bonus features and Valkyrie's signature high-volatility edge.
Welcome to Miami by Twist Gaming - a sun-soaked, neon-lit slot bursting with vibrant Miami style.
Candy Dash 2 by Paperclip Gaming - Paperclip’s crowd favorite gummy sweet slot is back with new bonuses and features!
Most played new releases this week
Odin's Vault by Valkyrie - the Norse hit holds firm at the top of the lobby charts.
The Dog Mansion - Royal Hunt by Pragmatic Play - the latest Dog House chapter is fetching plenty of attention.
Loan Shark by Paperclip Gaming - Paperclip's ocean cluster slot keeps reeling players in.
Witch Blood Megaways by Pragmatic Play - last week's gothic headliner keeps casting its spell.
Swamp King by Meta Gaming - Meta Gaming's murky new release rounds out the week's favourites.
Prize pools and leaderboards to chase
Stake vs Eddie
Eddie is back with the usual $50,000 on the line! This week's game is Lucky Penny Power Scatter. Hit a multiplier of 340.20x or higher on a bet of at least $0.10 to climb the board. Full challenge terms are on our Stake vs Eddie page.
Bonus Clash: Gas Money vs Forest Fury
This week's Bonus Clash is live with $5,000 on the line! Pick whichever slot you think will pay out bigger, either Gas Money by Black Coffee Studios or Forest Fury by Colorful Play, submit your qualifying Bet ID in the Bonus Clash thread , and you could win a share of the prize pool. You can browse all our community promotions here .
With the US Open, a new football season, and plenty more to enjoy this week, remember to keep it fun and bet within your means. Our Stake Smart tools let you set deposit and loss limits, session reminders, and a budget in under a minute, so you can stay in control while you enjoy the action.