Stake's 2024 Wrap-up: Biggest Wins & Highlights of the Year!
It’s been a busy and exciting year for all at Stake Casino . As 2024 draws to a close, join us as we take a look back at the biggest wins, most exciting events, and the most popular games enjoyed by our players throughout the year.
Whether you’re a fan of online casino games or betting on your favourite events with our online Sportsbook , look back at 2024 with us and relive the best moments!
2024 Casino Player Statistics & Sports Betting Trends
Fans of online gambling platforms led the charge with a record number of bets placed on the top casino games available at Stake! To keep our players entertained, we added a total of 890 new games to our library this year, and the biggest casino win of 2024 was a staggering $28,590,000!
Fans of the online sports betting market were just as active in 2024, with the most popular sporting events of the year being the Indian Premier League , the NBA , and the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup . The biggest sports win was a massive $9,221,560, and the biggest sports win multiplier was a staggering 59,758x.
Finally, the 25th of November 2024 was a big day for live streamed events at Stake, with the Super Bowl being the most streamed event of the year.
Popular Casino Games & Top New Games of 2024
Online gambling trends speak volumes, and we pay attention here at Stake.com . If we could give awards for the most popular and new games that were released this year, these would be our nominated choices.
Online slots were a key player and the most popular games among our customers in 2024. The following titles proved to be the most sought-after in the betting trends:
Gates of Olympus by Pragmatic Play
Plinko by Stake Originals
Dice by Stake Originals
Wanted Dead or A Wild by Hacksaw Gaming
Sweet Bonanza by Pragmatic Play
New releases are always welcome and provide exciting new ways for players to get the most out of the many top software providers we have available.
With the rise of live dealer games in the gambling industry, it’s no surprise that they prove to be a winner again and again. The top live Table Games of 2024 include:
Stake Exclusive Roulette by Evolution Gaming
Stake Roulette by Pragmatic Play
Dragon Tiger by Evolution Gaming
Live Game Show games are a hit at Stake Casino. Here are the top 3 live Game Shows that were played throughout 2024:
Crazy Time by Evolution Gaming
Lightning Roulette by Evolution Gaming
Stock Market by Evolution Gaming
As for sports betting , we offer the largest range of betting markets possible. Throughout 2024, the most popular sports to be on included:
Cricket
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Baseball
A great online betting experience is only as good as the games provided by top software providers . That’s why we always look to applaud the providers who are most popular with our players each year. In 2024, some casino provider favourites included Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Twist Gaming , Titan Gaming, Massive Studios and so many more.
Last but in no way least, we’ve added more Stake Original games to our library this year, and they’ve proven to be more popular than ever before! Plinko was the most popular title, with 12.2 billion Plinko balls dropped in 2024!
Biggest Sporting Events & News in 2024
Sports fans had a huge number of exciting betting options to enjoy this year, and plenty of memorable events took place. Take a look at some of the popular and rewarding sports events that we saw in 2024.
Horse Racing in 2024 - This year was an exciting one for fans of horse racing. Between Baffert on National Treasure claiming first place in the 2024 Pegasus World Cup and R. Dolan claiming the win during the most recent Melbourne Cup, there have been many exciting events throughout the year. We introduced new betting options available on some of the globe's biggest racing events .
2024 Tennis Grand Slam - Tennis fans know that the Grand Slam takes place throughout the entire year, and it was a thrilling event in 2024. The champions for this year include Sinner, Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Świątek, and Krejčíková.
2024 Cricket World Cup - The T20 Cricket World Cup is always a great event for cricket fans around the world. In the end, the final came down to a match between India and South Africa, with India taking the title when they won by 7 runs.
FIFA World Cup 2024 - Soccer fans tuned in from all over the world to root for their home countries and favourite teams in the FIFA World Cup 2024. The Cup took place in Qatar this year, and Real Madrid claimed the championship title.
2024 NFL Super Bowl - Nothing draws the attention of American football fans more than the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl LVIII took place on the 11th of February 2024. It was a close call as to who would be the winner, but in the end, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers by 3 points.
2024 Formula 1 Championships - If you love fast cars and talented drivers, then the Formula One World Championships is for you. In this exciting championship event, Max Verstappen won his fourth title while driving for Red Bull Racing.
Summer Olympics Games 2024 - The Summer Olympics in Paris was the talk of the internet this year, from jaw-dropping opening ceremonies to kangaroo-inspired breakdancing moves. Above all else, there were plenty of brilliant athletes to wager on at Stake.
MMA UFC 2024 - This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and it’s proved to be an exciting one. There has been plenty of controversy, lawsuits, UFC sponsorships and epic fights throughout 2024, with plenty of last-second knockouts. Some noteworthy champs in 2024 include Daniel Marcos and Manel Kape.
NBA Finals 2024 - If you’re a fan of basketball, there’s no doubt that you were glued to your screen for the NBA Finals. On the 18th of December 2024, Thunder tools on the Bucks, but the mighty Bucks team took the win with a 16-point lead.
2024 Tour De France - In an epic display of cycling skills, the 111th edition of the Tour De France took place in 2024. Thanks to the Paris Olympics, the tour did not end in or near Paris this year; instead, it finished in Nice, France. Tadej Pogačar from UAE Team Emirates took first place as the winner.
Biggest Esport Events of 2024
Every year, Esports events get even more popular than before, and 2024 was no different. Here are the most popular esports events that we couldn’t miss this year.
2024 League of Legends World Championship - It’s no surprise that League of Legends is at the top of our list, as this is the most popular Esport in the world right now. The exciting LoL Championship drew in viewers from across the globe as they tuned in to see T1 take first place.
PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 - CS2 players made sure to support some of the best teams in the world as they participated in the PGL Major in Copenhagen. NAVI, a team from the Ukraine, took their place as winners of the Major.
VCT Masters Madrid - Fans of Valorant tubed in to see their favourite teams battle for the title World Championship. Sentinels took the title of winner with a score of 3 - 2 against Gen.G Esports.
Things To Get Excited About in Early 2025
Looking back is fun, but looking to the future is even more exciting! Here are the most interesting and epic events you can look forward to in 2025.
2025 Rose Bowl - Set to kick off on the 1st of January 2024, college football should get ready for an exciting event. The 2025 Rose Bowl will take place in Pasadena, California.
2025 NFL Super Bowl - Get ready for epic NFL action! Super Bowl LIX will kick off on the 9th of February 2025 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2025 Australian Open - Strap in for three weeks of thrilling Grand Slam tennis in the 2025 Australian Open! It’s set to take place at Melbourne Park and will run from the 12th of January to the 26th of January 2025.
2025 Masters - If golf is more your speed, the 2025 Masters are looking to be one of the hottest events of the year. The tournament will take place from the 12th of January to the 19th of January 2025.
Champions League Final - Munich will play host to the final match of the 70th season of the UEFA Champions League in 2025! Don’t miss your chance to bet on this epic showdown that will take place on the 31st of May 2025.
French Open 2025 - Tune in on the 25th of May 2025 to watch the start of the French Open, which will take place at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. The final match will take place on the 8th of June 2024.
Tour De France 2025 - Stage 1 of this epic cycling tour will take place on the 5th of July 2025 at Lille Metropole. The final stage will wrap up on the 27th of July 2025 in Champs-Élysées.
Just because 2024 is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean that your chances to enjoy big casino promotions and sports bonuses have to stop! We have a wide variety of casino gambling offers and online sports betting promos ready to take you into 2025, so don’t miss out.
For casino players, fun Pragmatic Play promotions are waiting to be enjoyed. The Pragmatic Holiday Rush is running until the 11th of January 2025, and you can win your share of €2,500,000. Pragmatic's Blackjack Holiday Tournaments are available until the 10th of January, and cash prizes of up to €250,000 are ready to be won. Finally, Pragmatic Drops & Wins Mega Roulette Madness are running until the 8th of January, with $1,000,000 in random drops waiting to be won.
The sports betting industry has a huge number of promotions available, many running until the end of 2025, so you’ll never be out of fun ways to be rewarded. If the NBA is your favourite online betting market, don’t miss the Double Winnings and 3rd Quarter Payout promotions. You can also make the most of the UFC Split Decision Insurance promo and the Champions League First Half Payout bonus!
Biggest Casino & Sports Bonuses, Stake VIP Program & Responsible Gambling
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