May 15, 2026

SportStake adds THNDR

At THNDR, we believe the future of competitive gaming belongs to the players. Fans want more choice, more ways to compete, and a community that's always playing. That's why we're excited to announce our new partnership with SportStake, the next-generation fantasy sports platform built around user-created competitions, dynamic gameplay, and player-vs-player engagement.

SportStake is adding THNDR's skill gaming platform to its product, giving DFS players a continuous, head-to-head competition layer that runs alongside their fantasy contests.

Why SportStake x THNDR

DFS players want more than weekly contests and lineup locks. SportStake has built among the most player-centric DFS platforms in the market, focused on community interaction, user-created competitions, and gameplay that puts the fan in control. THNDR shares that worldview. Our PvP skill games are designed for fairness, speed, and continuous play.

By combining forces, we're unlocking:

  • Always-on competition: SportStake users can move from a fantasy contest into a fast-paced THNDR skill game in seconds. The action does not stop when the games are over.
  • A bigger game: SportStake's user-created competitions and dynamic gameplay now extend into a broader catalog of PvP titles, including Blackjack, Solitaire, and Blocks.
  • Regulatory advantages: As skill-based games, THNDR's catalog opens engagement opportunities in markets where traditional iGaming is restricted.
  • Player liquidity at scale: THNDR's cross-operator liquidity network delivers 99.9% fill rates, so every match finds an opponent instantly.

What this means for players

For SportStake users, this partnership means more ways to play and more reasons to come back. You can submit your fantasy entry, then minutes later jump into a Solitaire! match against another player. Everything is seamless, social, and transparent.

The result is a player-first DFS environment where competition is continuous, rewards land instantly, and the community sets the pace.

What this means for the industry

For operators and industry watchers, SportStake x THNDR is a clear signal of where DFS is heading. Daily fantasy and skill gaming are converging into a single, community-driven experience that:

  • Extends session time beyond event windows
  • Creates new engagement loops between contests
  • Fits cleanly into skill-based regulatory frameworks
  • Scales PvP play across an interoperable liquidity network

Together, SportStake and THNDR are setting a new standard for what player-first DFS looks like.

Looking ahead

This launch is the beginning. Over the coming months, SportStake and THNDR will roll out new games and tournaments to keep the platform's growing player base engaged between major events. We can't wait to build the future of competitive fantasy with the SportStake team.

Explore SportStake: https://sportstake.co

CEO and Co-founder

Des Dickerson