Reload bonuses are Stake's recurring deposit-match offers for existing players. Unlike the one-time [welcome bonus](stake-welcome-bonus-200-percent), reloads drop into your account inbox on a predictable rhythm — and timing your deposits around them is the single biggest free-EV move available to a regular Stake player.
The three types of Stake reload bonuses
Weekly reloads are the most common. They typically appear in your inbox on Mondays alongside cashback payouts, and they expire 7 days from issue. Match percentages scale with your VIP tier and recent activity — Silver players might see a 10% match up to $50, Platinum players see substantially more.
Monthly reloads land on or around the 1st of each month with longer expiration windows (often 14 days) and larger maximum match amounts. These are the highest-EV reload events of the calendar.
Surprise reloads drop during promotional campaigns, after live event partnerships, or as retention offers if Stake notices reduced activity. They are unpredictable and short-lived — check your inbox daily.
When to deposit for maximum reload value
Wait for the reload before depositing. If you typically top up every few days, switch to topping up only when a reload is active. This single change can add 5–15% to every dollar that enters your account.
Deposit the maximum that the match covers, not more. If the offer is 20% up to $100, depositing $500 captures the same $100 bonus as depositing $500 — but ties up an extra $400 of capital you could keep liquid. Match the cap exactly.
If you missed a reload window, do not chase by depositing anyway. The next reload is at most a week away. Crypto deposits clear in seconds (see our fastest-coin breakdown) so there is no operational reason to deposit early.
Stacking reloads with cashback and rakeback
Reloads stack cleanly with weekly cashback and rakeback. Play through the reload first using high-RTP slots — see our slot RTP guide — and accumulate cashback and rakeback simultaneously.
The optimal weekly rhythm for an active player: receive Monday cashback → deposit only to fund a reload → clear the reload on medium-volatility slots → finish the week with sportsbook value plays from our bet builder coverage.
Reload wagering and restrictions
Most reload bonuses carry 40x wagering on slots, identical to the welcome bonus. Bet caps during wagering are usually $5 per spin or hand. Restricted games are listed in the promo terms — they almost always include bonus-buy slots and a small number of high-RTP edge-case titles.
Withdrawing the deposit before completing wagering cancels the reload and any winnings tied to it. Treat each reload as a closed loop: deposit, play through, then decide whether to withdraw.
Questions readers ask about this guide
How often does Stake give reload bonuses?
Active players typically see at least one reload offer per week, with additional monthly and surprise reloads layered on top.
Can I refuse a reload bonus and just play with my deposit?
Yes. Reloads must be manually accepted from the Promotions inbox. If you don't accept, your deposit stays bonus-free and unrestricted.
Do reloads scale with VIP level?
Yes. Higher VIP tiers receive larger maximum match amounts and slightly better match percentages on the same offers.
Can I claim multiple reloads at once?
No. Only one active bonus per account at a time. Clear the current bonus first, then accept the next reload.
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