Stake Online Casino & Sportsbook Decemeber 2025 Overview
Stake Online Casino & Sportsbook December 2025 Recap
December is always an exciting time to play at Stake, with loads of games to enjoy and plenty of major sporting events to bet on. As our players got into the festive spirit, we saw plenty of big bets and massive wins.
December was a big month for players at Stake Casino, who got to enjoy a range of Only at Stake Games, including Gates of Eddie Super Button, Big Bass Rock and Roll, and Million X. Stake Engine games also got more attention, with players able to join the Stake Engine community forum and discord server to share their love of our Stake Engine RGS.
Here’s our final recap of the year and a chance to see what happened at Stake.com in December. You can also check out our 2025 yearly recap to get a look at the biggest trends at Stake casino and Stake Sportsbook across the whole year.
December Casino Player Statistics & Sports Betting Trends
Over the course of the month, we saw a lot of activity across the wide range of games offered at Stake, including our online slots, live dealer table games, scratch cards and jackpot slots. It was also a big month for online sports betting, as users continued to bet on major sports like soccer, cricket, Esports, MMA and more.
Here’s a look at the total number of bets placed at Stake in December:
Total Number of Casino Bets - 1,992,756,668
Total Number of Sports Bets - 9,473,915
The biggest win at the casino this month saw a lucky player walk away with a massive $9.4 million prize while playing Xmas Drop, a jackpot that’s sure to make their holidays more festive than ever. Meanwhile, the largest sports betting win of the month was a $2 million parlay payout on the NBA, betting on the over line in the Mavericks vs Pistons and Nuggets vs Magic.
The highest value bet of the month was a stake of over $1.2 million on Prive Lounge Blackjack 7, a classic casino table game. The most popular casino game type in December was online slots, which saw a total of 1,975,351,024 bets. Meanwhile, soccer betting was the most popular on Stake Sportsbook, with 42,434,438 bets placed.
There’s no dethroning online slots as the most popular game type, but our Stake Originals were widely played too. Dice was the most popular of these game types, with a huge total of 2,662,612,507 bets placed.
Most Popular Casino Games & New Releases in December 2025
This month saw players enjoying a wide range of different games and game types, with plenty of new releases and classics to choose from. Of course, being the holiday season meant there were also holiday-themed slots to enjoy and our festive games and promotions to check out. What’s more, players had the chance to win 10% of Drake’s Stake wallet balance during his Back 2 Back 2 Back livestream giveaways!
Top 5 Slot Games of the Month
Slots are by far the most popular type of game at Stake, with plenty of unique and interesting titles to choose from. This month saw yet another clean sweep from Pragmatic Play, which provided every game in the top 5:
Our slots cover lots of fun themes, including animals, candy, fantasy, horror, space, and much more.
Top 5 New Games of the Month
We’re always updating our games library to bring you the latest new releases in a variety of themes and the most innovative features. This month, our game collection was boosted by these new additions:
Look out for exciting new slot symbols and features such as wilds, scatters, cascades, and free spins when you play.
Top 5 Live Casino Games of the Month
Our live casino section includes a variety of traditional games that offer the complete casino experience, with real dealers and classic gameplay. In December, players enjoyed lots of live table games such as:
All of our live games are live-streamed to your device, with professional dealers and high definition streams to ensure the best quality.
Top 5 Only on Stake Games of the Month
Stake Exclusives offer an experience you can’t find anywhere else. This game category remained as popular as ever with the following stats for December:
Gates of Eddie Super Button - 38,370,890 Bet Count
Big Bass Rock and Roll - 31,624,602 Bet Count
Donny and Danny - 28,938,309 Bet Count
Le Rapper - 23,327,950 Bet Count
Million X - 18,877,582 Bet Count
The Only on Stake games are designed to give users the features and mechanics that they love the most.
Top 5 Stake Engine Games of the Month
The Stake Engine offers developers tools and infrastructure to create exciting and innovative games. It’s become one of the leading engines of the online gaming industry, and in December, players enjoyed the following Stake Engine games:
Million X - 18,877,582 Bet Count
Big Lunker Bass Clusters - 11,116,212 Bet Count
Akimbo Outlaw - 9,512,523 Bet Count
Candy Rush - 8,543,433 Bet Count
Airstrike - 6,304,635 Bet Count
Thanks to the Stake Engine, casino games are getting more exciting and unique. Don’t miss out on the Stake Engine community, where you can share tips and strategies.
Most Played Casino Providers of the Month
Stake Casino features a wide range of games from top software providers, each offering its own features, unique visuals, and innovative mechanics. The most popular providers in December included:
Try any of these providers to find the best and most popular games at online casino sites.
Biggest Sporting Events in December 2025
December was a huge month for sports fans, with some of the biggest events of the year taking place, including:
UFC 323 - Merab Dvalishvili put his bantamweight title on the line for the 3rd time this year as he rematched Petr Yan. He may have lost the belt, but we know he’ll be back stronger than ever. It was also an unfortunate end to Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight title reign as he lost due to an unfortunate arm injury.
Formula 1 - This 2025 F1 season ended dramatically with a 3-way race for the title in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris won the Drivers’ Championship, finishing just 2 points ahead of Max Verstappen, who was gunning for his 5th consecutive title. The 2026 F1 season will get underway with the Australian GP in March. You can read up on our early picks and predictions for the 2026 F1 Season to learn more about the updates to the rules and car designs!
CS2 - December also saw our Stake partner - Team Vitality win their 2nd consecutive CS2 Major as they won the StarLadder Major 2025! Team Vitality has been dominating all year and we are excited to see them bring the heat in 2026 as well.
Notable Upcoming Events in January 2026
In January, we’ll be celebrating the start of a new year and looking forward to some major upcoming sporting events. Look out for the live stream icon on any of these events to watch all the action as it happens.
Tennis - The Australian Open begins in January, with the biggest names in tennis heading down under to compete. Outright betting markets are available for the WTA Australian Open and ATP Australian Open now. You can bet on all the matches here at our sports betting platform, with live odds and streaming available too.
American Football - January marks the start of the NFL playoffs as the best teams go head-to-head to determine which will compete for glory in the Super Bowl.
College Football - The NCAA National Championship playoff gets underway on the last day of December, with college sports betting available on all matches here at Stake, including the National Championship Playoff.
MMA - The UFC returns in January with two major cards, both featuring championship fights. Paddy Pimblett takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, with Kayla Harrison facing Amanda Nunes as the co-main event. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes once more at UFC 325. You can enjoy betting on every UFC event at Stake, and we also stream all the fights live as they happen.
CS2 - Stake Sportsbook is also your home of Esports betting, with major events covered in all the best games. You can bet on action from the BLAST Premier: Spring Groups, IEM Krakow, and Blast Rivals Malta in January.
League of Legends - January will also see the return of League of Legends betting, with both the LEC Winter Split and LPL Spring Split starting.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Online sports bettors will also be able to bet on and enjoy the Mobile Legends Bang Bang at Stake, with the M7 World Championship starting in the New Year.
Look out for the latest picks and predictions for major sporting events in our Stake blogs section.
Tips & Guides for Playing Casino Games & Betting on Sports
Before you play or place any bets, we recommend checking out our how-to guides for some helpful advice. Our online casino guide tells you everything you need to know before playing casino games, and we’ve also got an ultimate guide to sports betting. You can also follow these tips:
Learn the rules before you play - Whether you’re betting on sports or playing online casino games, it’s important to understand the rules and how they work. Check to see if there are any specific guides for that game, such as our soccer betting guide or guide to playing poker. We’ve also got guides for sports betting markets such as moneyline bets and spread betting.
Play responsibly - While you’re enjoying the action at Stake, you should take measures to bet responsibly. Set a budget and take regular breaks. Our Stake Smart tools, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion , are useful if you need extra help to stay in control.
Check the latest stats - If you’re betting on sports, checking the recent form and head-to-head records will give you a better understanding of potential outcomes. It’s also a good idea to check game stats such as slots's volatility and RTP before you play.
Follow a betting strategy - While they don’t increase your chances of winning, betting systems can help you manage your bankroll and stay in control. We’ve got guides on the differences between positive and negative betting strategies and info on systems like the Kelly criterion and Paroli strategies.
Casino Challenges, Bet Bonuses & VIP Program
While playing and betting at Stake, there are lots of fun casino promotions and sports betting bonuses you can enjoy. Take our casino challenges, for example.:
Stake Community Challenges - These can be found on our community forum and offer the chance to win prizes for playing casino games and betting on sports.
Multiplier Mania challenge - With this challenge, you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes by playing online slots.
Stake vs Eddie - Take on Eddie every week to beat the weekly game multiplier and win a share of $50,000.
Stake Races on Telegram - Join the Stake community on Telegram to discover the latest races and challenges.
Of course, you can also earn exclusive rewards through our VIP Club as you place bets. Discover how to benefit from regular rakeback, reload bonuses, and your own VIP host on our VIP FAQ page.
How to Deposit & Withdraw Funds to Play & Bet on Stake
Deposit
Log in to your Stake.com account using your secure passkey .
Check your available balance, select the deposit option, and choose a payment method.
You can deposit using a local currency such as Canadian Dollars, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Mexican Pesos, USD in Ecuador, and Indian Rupees. Stake also allows you to deposit and bet with crypto. A wide range of popular cryptocurrencies is supported, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, DOGE, LTC, TRX, and SOL.
If you’re depositing with crypto , you can copy the wallet address or buy crypto using a platform like Mesh, MoonPay , or Swapped.com .
Once your funds arrive, you can store them safely in the Stake vault. It’s also possible to swap between supported cryptocurrencies .
Withdraw
Log in to your Stake account and open your wallet.
Select the option to withdraw, then choose a payment method and enter your payment details if needed.
If you’re withdrawing crypto, make sure that you’ve selected the correct network .
Enter the amount you’d like to withdraw and confirm the payment after double-checking your details.
If you have any issues with deposits or withdrawals at Stake, the help centre offers solutions. If you need to, you can also contact our customer support team at any time.
Stake Smart & Responsible Gambling Resources
To fully enjoy your time at Stake, it’s important to remain responsible. Our Stake Smart page has lots of information and resources on responsible gaming, helping you stay in control. Set a budget using our budget calculator before you start online casino gaming or sports betting, and use tools such as deposit limits if needed.
