Join us as we reflect on the month's biggest bets, incredible online slot results, the hottest soccer action in decades, and so much more.
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July Casino Player Statistics & Sports Betting Trends
July was another incredible month at Stake with over 1.1 billion wagers. Online casino sites fans enjoyed the latest casino games, placing 1,128,330,271 bets, and online sports bettors took full advantage of the available sports betting markets, placing an equally impressive 9,495,811 bets.
Online slots continued to lead the charge in terms of casino bets, with an incredible 1,110,373,160 total games played, and the Dork Unit slot by Hacksaw ultimately paid out $5 million.
While slots dominate the popularity charts, casino table games continue to be the favourite category for high rollers, with one player betting $1 million on a single hand of Privé Lounge Blackjack.
With tournament season in full swing, it is no surprise that soccer was the leading sporting event in July, with 9,131,583 total bets placed. One lucky fan was rewarded with a payout of over $900,000 from his soccer bet.
Popular Casino Games & New Games in July 2024
There is seemingly no stopping Pragmatic Play from dominating the most popular casino category at Stake. This month, their Sweet Bonanza 1000 game claimed the top position on the charts!
We also recognise that not all online gamblers enjoy purely RNG-driven casino games but prefer to blend social interaction with online gambling. Here are the top 5 live casino games for July, curtesy of Evolution Gaming:
If you enjoy a certain style of game or particular bonus feature but are still on the lookout for the ideal title, check out the full list of games by your preferred game provider.
Biggest Sporting Events in July 2024
July was a dream come true for sports fans. Amazing results were achieved across multiple disciplines, including cycling, tennis, golf, combat sports, and the spectacle of the Olympic games.
Olympics: As expected, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, has been a sporting spectacular, with the United States claiming 27 gold medals, China claiming 26, and Australia in third with 18. Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis made headlines with a vault of 6.25m, breaking his own world record.
Cycling: The Tour de France 2024 was a gruelling 24-day event in which Tadej Pogacar and 2023 champion Jonas Vingegaard dueled for glory. Ultimately, Pogacar claimed the title with a lead of 6 minutes and 17 seconds.
Tennis: Despite giving it his all to claim his eighth championship, Novak Djokovic lost in straight sets to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2024. Barbora Krejčíková dominated in the ladies' finals to claim her first-ever Singles title at Wimbledon.
Golf: The PGA Tour Open Championship 2024 was a hotly contested event with a $17 million purse on the line. American, thanks to a final-round 65, came in two strokes ahead of his closest challengers, Justin Rose and Billy Horschel, ending the event 9 under par.
UFC Updates: The UFC always delivers high-intensity action in the octagon and the hottest betting action at Stake. To get the best odds on UFC 305 and the insights into who could take the night, check out our UFC Picks and Predictions.
Check out the list of upcoming sporting events to get in on the latest betting action. Take your pick of over 1000 events, including soccer, cricket, MMA, esports and more online gambling markets, at Stake.com today.
2024 Euro Championships
As one would expect from the planet's most popular sport, the 2024 Euro Championships created a global buzz that drove live streaming stats, concurrency television broadcasts and sports betting action to record heights.
The Championship tournament saw 24 teams battle for the top spot, with a number of upsets, new faces, and incredible displays of athleticism, resulting in Stake recording a total of 2,661,894 sports bets during the month-long football spectacular.
2024 Euro Championships Final
The 2024 Euro Championships Final saw Spain and England face off for the cup at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. With Spain playing to become the country with the most Championship wins under their belt, there was much more than national pride on the line. This was reflected in the Stake.com betting slips, where a total of 152,064 were placed just on the final match.
After an arduous game of back and forth, Spain would claim their record-breaking fourth win with a 2-1 result over England thanks to a goal in the 86th minute by Mikel Oyarzabal. The only goal Oyarzabal scored in the 197 minutes he played in the tournament.
Copa America
2024 Copa America
Soccer fans were also treated to the action of the CONCACAF 2024 Copa America tournament, which ran in parallel with the EUFA event. The event saw 16 teams from the Americas compete across 32 matches. Leveraging the global soccer hype, the tournament secured 1,070,123 in total bets.
2024 Copa America Final
The 2024 Copa America Final was hosted by the Hard Rock Stadium in Flordia. It boasted a capacity crowd with over 65,000 attendees, and news that dozens of fans who could not get tickets jumped the security railing in an attempt to sneak their way into the event.
Fans would not be disappointed, as Argentina and Colombia gave it their all, with Argentina emerging the victors when the whistle blew. From a betting perspective, the action was as intense as on the field, with Stake recording 85,011 total bets, equating to 7.9% of the total bets placed on the tournament.
Things To Get Excited About in August 2024
As exciting as July was, August holds as much betting action to keep you entertained. Here are some of the highlights for the coming month that you will enjoy.
Soccer: Soccer fans do not have to be disappointed that the UEFA and Copa tournaments are over. August sees the kickoff of several major European league tournaments, including the EPL, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and La Liga events.
Rowing: The 2024 World Rowing Championships will take place at St. Catharines, Ontario, in Canada from 18 to 25 August.
eSports: Fans of Counter-Strike eSports have the 2 IEM tournament in Cologne, Germany, to look forward to. The eSports betting event runs from 7 to 19 August and boasts a $1,000,000 prize purse. If you're new to the world of eSports, check out our betting guide!
Remember to visit our casino and sports betting promotions section to see what offers you can claim to maximise your returns when playing casino games or betting on your favourite sporting event.
Casino players can enjoy the following promotions this August.
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If you’re a fan of sports betting, these promotions are for you.
Paris Olympics 2024 - Chasing Gold Payout: Get your bets in before the Paris Olympics wraps up on the 12th of August 2024 and you could be a winner!
Tips & Guides for Playing Casino Games & Betting on Sports
Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned online gambler, our expert advice and guides will help you get the most out of your time on Stake. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind when playing online casino games or engaging in online sports gambling.
Strategic Betting: Understanding the rules and strategies of your favourite casino games is vital. Practice in demo mode to sharpen your skills and boost your winning chances. For sports betting, take the time to study teams, players, and recent stats to make more informed wagers
Budget Wisely: Setting a budget for your gaming or sports betting platform activities is crucial. Stick to your limits and never wager more than you can afford to lose. Stake's budget calculator is a handy tool for managing your funds effectively
Do Your Research: Use expert predictions on Stake for upcoming sports events. Our detailed "How To" guides offer strategies and tips to elevate your casino gaming and sports betting experience.
Take Advantage of Bonuses: Watch for Stake's wide range of promotions and bonuses to maximise your winnings. Frequent players can benefit from the VIP program, which includes exclusive offers, promotions, and personalised VIP support.
Following these tips can elevate your online gaming industry and betting experience on Stake. Enjoy the excitement, and always bet wisely to get the most out of your gameplay and potential rewards.
Casino Bonuses & VIP Program
As an online casino industry and betting provider, Stake can offer far more lucrative rewards than its land-based peers. Here is a small sample of the incredible value adds we have for you:
Forum Challenges: To give everyone an equal chance to win a prize, Stake hosts weekly Forum Challenges. To enter you need to link your Bet ID on the forum. From there, play the eligible games at the required settings, and you could be picked at random to win a share of $5,000.
Telegram Challenges: Our Telegram Challenges provide exciting Daily Races and multiplier challenges on popular Stake Exclusive slots and other games. These promotions take place on the Telegram social platform and offer monthly prize pools of up to $100,000.
Multiplier Race: Claim your share of $10,000 by enjoying your favourite casino games. All you need to do is hit one of the biggest win multipliers of the week and will be awarded one of 50 cash prizes.
To be eligible to join these rewarding competitions, all you need is a verified Stake Casino account and to join the Stake Channel (Stake - Race & Challenge Alerts) on Telegram.
How to Deposit & Withdraw Funds at Stake.com
Stake.com is a world-class casino and sportsbook where you can quickly deposit into your crypto-gambling account to enjoy the latest casino games and bet on your favourite sporting events. Here's how you can do it:
Get Your Deposit Address: Find it under Wallet > Deposit.
Pick Your Crypto: Stake.com accepts several cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (Doge), Litecoin (LTC), and more.
Transfer Your Crypto: Use your deposit address as your crypto wallet or exchange destination.
Optional - Deposit with Fiat: If you prefer, you can buy crypto using fiat currency via Moonpay.
Easy Withdrawals: Select Withdraw and follow the prompts to cash out your winning.
Stake.com offers 24/7 customer support for questions about the online sports betting industry, casino gaming, or managing deposits and withdrawals.
Moonpay lets you buy cryptocurrency using various payment options, such as Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. The complete list of supported methods is in the Moonpay documentation.
You can also learn how to use the Stake Vault to safely store cryptocurrency for future online gaming at Stake Casino and Online Sportsbook.
Stake Smart & Responsible Gambling Online
July 2024 was genuinely thrilling, with incredible high roller action, fantastic payouts on slots and other new casino games, and world-class sports betting action. However, none of that is as important as gambling responsibly.
Please make use of our helpful guides to playing responsibly and set out your budget ahead of time using our intuitive budget calculator to ensure that you only ever play with the money you can afford to wager.
Should you need further guidance or assistance with any of our services, features or the online gambling industry in general, our customer service team is available 24/7 to answer all your questions.
