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The gist
Stake.us launched the Curse of Kong slot with a top prize of 25,000x the spin amount.
The sweepstakes casino's new game lands as Illinois regulators push such operators out.
Background
Stake.us is a sweepstakes casino that offers Gold Coins and Stake Cash, and it promotes a welcome bonus of 250,000 GC plus 25 Stake Cash. Its new Curse of Kong slot, from developer Bad Decision Gaming, uses barrel Wilds whose multipliers double with each tumble, up to 1,000x, alongside four Free Spins modes. The launch comes as the Illinois Gaming Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to more than 65 sweepstakes operators, prompting Stake.us to exit Illinois.
How it unfolded
- recentlyThe Illinois Gaming Board issues cease-and-desist orders to more than 65 sweepstakes operators.
- recentlyStake.us announces it is leaving Illinois, with Illinois accounts being moved.
- Sep 8, 2026Curse of Kong, a 5x6 payline slot from Bad Decision Gaming, goes live at Stake.us with a 25,000x top prize.
Who’s saying what
- Industry
- Trade coverage presents Curse of Kong as a headline addition to Stake.us's game lineup, detailing its barrel Wild multipliers and four Free Spins modes.
- Regulators
- The Illinois Gaming Board's cease-and-desist orders to 65+ sweepstakes operators preceded Stake.us's exit from the state.
Still unverified
The Illinois exit report does not specify a date or confirm details of how accounts are being moved; the bonus-code and review pages carry no publication dates.