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Stake weekly recap: a new boxing star joins the family, Esports’ grand finale, and a record night at UFC 330
Welcome back to another week of Stake recapped! This week we are proud to welcome a rising boxing star to the Stake family! Add a record-breaking title defence at UFC 330, the grand finale of the Esports World Cup, and the return of Premier League football, and there is loads to cover so let's get right into it at Stake!
What's fresh at Stake this week
Welcome to the family, Jully Poca
We are thrilled to add another exciting name to our roster of ambassadors! Undefeated Brazilian boxer and one of the most-followed fighters in the sport, Jully Poca joins the Stake family as our newest boxing ambassador. Her rise has been electric, blending serious skills in the ring with a huge and growing global following, and we cannot wait to see what comes next as she carries the Stake name into her future fights. Keep an eye out for more from Jully soon!
A record-breaking night at UFC 330
What a card it was in Philadelphia! Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, and in doing so set a new UFC record for the most consecutive wins, moving clear of the legendary Anderson Silva. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern picked up her first successful strawweight title defence. Two champions, two belts retained, and a place in the history books. Relive it all through our UFC picks blog.
The matchups worth backing this week
A huge weekend ahead for sports betting at Stake, from the return of the English Premier League to an Esports grand finale in Paris. The full promo slate is on the Stake promotions page, but here is where our focus is!
The Premier League is back
The wait is finally over! The 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off this weekend, and there is no better feeling than the return of elite English football. From title contenders to the newly promoted sides finding their feet, every match matters from day one. Browse all the opening-weekend markets and start building those football bets on our Premier League betting page!
The Esports World Cup reaches its grand finale
It all comes down to this. The Esports World Cup plays its final games this weekend in Paris, with the biggest one of all, the EWC Counter-Strike 2 tournament finals reaching its climax. Our esports partner Team Vitality is still in the hunt on home soil, and you can back them with bigger odds thanks to our Team Vitality Odds Boost. CrossFire and Fortnite are also wrapping up their events. It all lives on the EWC landing page, with our EWC picks blog for the final reads on this weekend’s games.
Dota 2 The International
The biggest event in Dota 2 rolls on towards its conclusion! The International 2026 continues through to 26 August with the sport's biggest prize pool on the line. Do not forget our Daily Odds Boosts for TI 2026, where we boost one match every single day of the event, so check back daily to see our pick on upcoming matches. Our Dota 2 The International picks blog has the predictions.
Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
F1 roars back from its summer break this weekend! The Dutch Grand Prix 2026 is the final ever running at the iconic Zandvoort circuit, and it is a Sprint weekend too, so there are points and drama on offer across both Saturday and Sunday. Our F1 picks blog breaks down the grid as the title race resumes.
Serrano vs Manzur
A landmark night in women's boxing! Amanda Serrano defends her unified featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur, with a place in the record books on the line for the champion. Build your MVP boxing bets on our Serrano vs Manzur fight page.
BLAST Open Fall
There is no rest for Counter-Strike fans! The BLAST Open Fall gets underway with more elite CS2 action to sink your teeth into. Our BLAST picks blog has the bracket covered. And if you fancy backing our partners in the Caribbean Premier League, our Trinbago Knight Riders Odds Boost gives you bigger odds on them in every match they play.
Now playing in the Stake Casino lobby
A wickedly good week of new releases over at Stake Casino! Our full lineup of the latest games is on the new releases page, but here are some recommendations for you to spin first.
Only on Stake
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The rest of this week's exclusives:
Smite of Vulcan by Paperclip Gaming - a fiery, forge-themed slot from Paperclip with explosive bonus features.
Geeked by Terminal Games - a high-energy release with Terminal's signature bold style and edge.
Most played new releases this week
Snake Temple by Valkyrie - the jungle adventure holds on to the top of the lobby charts.
Odin's Vault by Valkyrie - Valkyrie's Norse hit vaults straight into the most played list.
Flower Poker by LK7 - a fresh, quirky take that is catching on fast this week.
Outsourced 2: Balkan Engineering by Nolimit City - the chaotic construction-site sequel is pulling big crowds.
Sweet Rush Fiesta by Pragmatic Play - the candy-coated cluster slot rounds out the week's favourites.
Prize pools and leaderboards to chase
Stake vs Eddie
Eddie returns this week with the usual $50,000 on the line! This week's game is Candy Crunch. Hit a multiplier of 630.60x or higher on a bet of at least $0.10 to climb the board. Full challenge terms are on the Stake vs Eddie page.
The Stake forum has the full community challenge slate - here are the two to jump on first.
Mushroom Madness
A tasty $15,000 is up for grabs in Mushroom Madness ! Play Mushroom Madness by Meta Gaming and hit the highest multiplier you can to climb the leaderboard. The single biggest multiplier takes a massive grand prize, so one perfect spin could be all it takes.
Bonus Clash: Jean-Claude Van Damme vs Mike Perry
This week's Bonus Clash pits two heavy hitters against each other! Pick whichever slot you think will pay out bigger, either Jean-Claude Van Damme or Mike Perry PLATINUM, submit your qualifying Bet ID in the Bonus Clash thread , and you could win a share of the prize pool.
With the Premier League back, a Grand Prix, a world title fight, and esports finals all in one weekend, there is a lot to enjoy. Whatever you are backing, keep it fun and play 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 stay in control while you enjoy the action. Have a great week!