New Slot Games & Bet Bonuses at Stake.com - Oct 16th 2026
Stake weekly recap: Merab and Hazard exclusives, the NBA tips off, and Candy Swipe Matchwin lands
Two exclusive interviews headline the week! We caught up with Stake Ambassadors Merab Dvalishvili ahead of his title shot at UFC 333 and Eden Hazard in the Premier League season so far, the new NBA season tips off on Tuesday, and a brand new swipe-to-match slot has landed in the casino. Add Verstappen’s Singapore masterclass, our Stake Pulse finals, and three esports world championships on the go, and there’s plenty to dig into at Stake!
In the spotlight at Stake
Merab’s exclusive UFC 333 interview
Ahead of the biggest fight of his year, we sat down with Stake fighter Merab Dvalishvili for an exclusive chat. Thinking about how he stayed sharp during his time away from the Octagon, his trilogy with Petr Yan, and why he plans to keep fighting for a long time, Merab had just one thing to say: “I’m ready to go, can’t wait to fight.” Read our full Merab UFC 333 interview at Stake and read the pre-fight insights!
Merab meets Petr Yan for the third time at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on 24th October, with the bantamweight title on the line in the co-main event. Markets are live on our UFC hub, and our UFC Split Decision Insurance refunds your stake on any Winner market bet that loses by split decision!
Eden Hazard’s exclusive football insights
We also caught up with Stake Ambassador Eden Hazard for his take on the Premier League season so far! The Chelsea legend backs his old club to compete with the title contenders, picks between Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer, and shares his prediction for Chelsea’s EFL Cup trip to Anfield. Read our full Eden Hazard interview for all the details!
Catch up on the week’s action
Verstappen conquers Singapore
Max Verstappen finally won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career, sweeping both the Sprint and the main race to make it back-to-back wins. Charles Leclerc finished second, while Kimi Antonelli took third to stretch his lead at the top of the championship even further.
Three world championships on the go
It’s a huge week for esports! Valorant Champions Shanghai reaches its grand final this Sunday, our own Stake Pulse Beat III wrapping things up in Stockholm this weekend with our Stake Esports Partner Astralis in the field, and League of Legends Worlds kicking off soon in North America. Get the reads in our VCT Champions predictions blog and Stake Pulse predictions blog.
ATP Shanghai heads into the business end
The last big hard court swing of the year continues at the Shanghai Masters, with the title up for grabs this weekend.
What to bet on next
From a fight night in Canada to opening night at Madison Square Garden, here’s where the action is heading. The full promo list can be found on our Stake promotions page!
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott
The Octagon heads to Edmonton this Saturday, where Joaquin Buckley takes on Mike Malott in the main event. Build your bets on the Buckley vs Malott fight page, with Split Decision Insurance active across the card.
The NBA is back!
The 2026-27 NBA season tips off on 20 October and opening night is stacked. The Knicks raise their championship banner at Madison Square Garden before taking on LeBron James and the 76ers, then the Thunder and Spurs renew their rivalry. Every game is live on our NBA betting page!
United States Grand Prix
F1 heads to Austin from 23 to 25 October for the United States Grand Prix. Can Verstappen make it three in a row, or will Antonelli move a step closer to the title? Our F1 picks blog breaks down the grid.
League of Legends Worlds outrights
Worlds runs all the way to the final in Brooklyn on 14 November, and outright markets are live now. Our Worlds predictions blog covers every contender for you to consider your picks.
Last chance: Early Six, You Win
Our Indian Cricket Early Six, You Win promo pays your bet out as a winner, up to $25, if your selection hits a six in the first over of selected matches but doesn’t go on to win. It ends this weekend in October so get in quick!
Spin something new at Stake Casino
A sweet batch of exclusives has landed in Stake Casino! The full lineup is on the new releases page, but here’s where to start.
Only on Stake
Swipe your way to big wins with Candy Swipe Matchwin by Coreffect Interactive, a candy-themed puzzle slot that plays like nothing else! Instead of spinning reels, you swap candies on a 7x7 grid just like in Candy Crush to match three or more, setting off cascades, rockets, and bombs, with every chain paying more than the last. With an Extra Luck ante bet, bonus buy options, and a max win of nearly 50,000x your bet, this is one of the most unique new slots of 2026, and you’ll only find it at Stake!
The rest of this week’s exclusives:
Bank Basher 2 Vegas by Twist Gaming - the Bank Basher saga hits the Strip, with a 96.70% RTP, a Volatility Switch, and a bonus buy.
Conductor of Death by Paperclip Gaming - a horror-themed 6x5 cluster pays slot with cascading wins and a 25,000x max win.
Le Outlaw by Hacksaw Gaming - Hacksaw’s Le series rides into the Wild West, with cascading wins and a Volatility Switch.
Most played new releases this week
Farm 51 by Maverick Studios - Maverick’s out-of-this-world farm slot holds on to top spot.
Dork Show by Hacksaw Gaming - Hacksaw’s latest is pulling a big crowd in its first week.
Ghost Rush by Paperclip Gaming - last week’s spooky cluster pays exclusive keeps climbing.
Short Order by Black Coffee Studios - Black Coffee’s hit is still on the menu.
Touch Grass by Obscure Studio - Obscure Studio’s quirky release breaks into the most played list.
Forum challenges worth chasing
Stake vs Eddie
Eddie is back with $50,000 on the line! This week’s game is Gates of Olympus 2500. Hit a multiplier of 522.73x or higher on a bet of at least $0.10 to climb the board. All the details of the challenge are on our Stake vs Eddie page.
The rest of this week’s community promotions are on the Stake forum, and these two are worth jumping on.
Level Up: Haunted Duels
There’s $30,000 in cash bounties up for grabs! Hit a big multiplier on Haunted Duels, post your Bet ID, and claim a bounty. The bigger the multiplier, the bigger the payout, with up to $15,000 for the max win. Spots are limited and first come, first served, so don’t wait!
Challenge Chase
$10,000 is on the line in the Challenge Chase ! Hit 20x or more on each of the three featured slots to complete the chase and earn your share of the prize pool.
Between UFC, opening night in the NBA, and a stacked esports calendar, it’s a big week to be a Stake Sportsbook fan. Whatever you’re backing, keep it fun by setting your limits before the action starts. Our Stake Smart tools let you set deposit limits, loss limits, and session reminders in under a minute.