Stake.uk.com to Exit UK Market Following UK Gambling Commission Action
Stake.uk.com will exit the UK market on 10 March 2025 after action by the UK Gambling Commission. The decision followed a marketing video featuring the Stake brand alongside an adult-content performer that the UKGC reviewed in its consideration of TGP Europe Ltd, the UK operator licensed to use the Stake brand.
UK player notice and timeline
The Gambling Commission has confirmed that Stake.uk.com will cease operations in the UK starting March 10, 2025. Players have already been notified, with the company advising them to withdraw their funds before the site shuts down. Players have been notified directly by the operator.
Football Clubs Put on Notice
Stake is the front-of-shirt sponsor for Everton FC. The UK Gambling Commission has indicated it will write to football clubs that promote operators not licensed in Great Britain to remind them of advertising restrictions.
A Reminder: The Premier League's Gambling Sponsor Ban is Coming
Let's not forget that Premier League clubs already voted to ban front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships by the end of the 2025/26 season. This Stake fiasco just proves why that decision couldn't come soon enough.
A History of Issues
In April 2023 the UK Gambling Commission fined TGP Europe Ltd £316,250 for breaches of anti-money-laundering and social-responsibility requirements relating to the Stake-branded UK service.
Final Thoughts
Stake.uk.com is operated by TGP Europe Ltd under a UK licence; the wider Stake.com brand operates internationally under other licences (notably Curaçao). UK customers should withdraw any remaining funds before the 10 March 2025 cessation date.
Mark Patterson is the news writer at CasinosInCanada who covers the latest developments in the iGaming industry, including casino launches, regulations, and market updates.
Let’s be honest, this won’t stop anything. The real gamblers know where to go, and Stake will continue to operate in other markets. Just another PR stunt.
Good riddance! Maybe now we’ll see fewer fake-money streamers pretending to win big on these rigged platforms. Hope Twitch and YouTube crack down too!
I feel bad for the football clubs that partnered with them. This just proves why teams should be more careful about who they do business with.
Honestly, I doubt this will change much. Those who want to gamble on Stake will just use a VPN or switch to crypto casinos. The government is always one step behind.
Finally, some good news! Stake and other shady casinos have been taking advantage of players for too long. Hopefully, this is just the start of cleaning up the industry.