Industry
February 12, 2025
Stake to Exit the UK After Investigation Into Controversial Ad
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that online gaming giant Stake.com will be leaving the UK market. This follows an investigation into a controversial social media ad. Stake to Exit the UK Stake.com, which champions crypto and online gambling, was recently investigated by the UKGC over a widely viewed video, which featured the brand’s logo. […]
Business
January 17, 2025
Kick Reaches Out to TikTok with Acquisition Offer
Kick, the Stake.com-owned streaming platform, teased its intention to purchase TikTok’s US-facing assets. This announcement comes ahead of the social media platform’s looming ban. TikTok to Sell Its US Assets TikTok has cemented itself as a phenomenon despite its inherent security risks. While the US government has previously expressed concerns about the platform, this has […]
Business
January 13, 2025
Stake Expands European Footprint with VinderCasino Acquisition in Denmark
Global online gambling operator Stake announced it had acquired MocinoPlay’s VinderCasino. The brand is well-known in the Danish casino market, representing another significant milestone in Stake’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence across regulated markets in Europe and beyond. This acquisition follows similar deals in 2024 and will likely not be the company’s last such […]
Business
January 8, 2025
Kambi Partners with Stake to Drive Sports Betting Expansion
Sports betting solutions provider Kambi Group plc announced a strategic partnership with rapidly growing global operator Stake, which is seeking to expand its reach into regulated markets. The collaboration debuted with the launch of Stake’s Kambi-powered sportsbook in Brazil as the country’s modernized gambling jurisdiction made it one of the world’s most anticipated sports betting […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Stake Covers €7M Fee to Relaunch Idealbet Flagship in Italy
Stake.com, one of the leading iGaming brands offering a rich selection of online casino and sports betting options since its launch in 2017, is getting ready for some big changes in 2025. Namely, the brand is gearing up to strengthen its foothold in Italy’s reorganized online gambling market. The first step of its bold plan […]
Industry
October 9, 2024
Brazil Whitelists Three More Operators Ahead of Its Regulated Market Launch
The Brazilian government has added Stake, Hiper Bet, and LBBR to its official whitelist of betting operators that have received approval to operate within the transition period from 1 October to 31 December before the nation launches its regulated betting sector. These additions bring the total number of authorized operators to 96, which manage 213 […]
Poker
September 16, 2024
Stake.com Grows Offerings with Real Money Poker Launch
Curacao-licensed cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook platform, supporting more than 20 cryptocurrencies, Stake.com, expanded its offering with the addition of real money poker games. The announcement came last week with Stake confirming the addition of real money poker games to its global dotcom platform. The launch marks a milestone moment for the platform. Undoubtedly, poker fans […]
Casino
September 16, 2024
xQc Reveals He Has Gambled Almost $3B on Stake.com
Gaming personality and content creator Felix “xQc” has provided an insight into his wagering habits, revealing that he has so far wagered almost $3 billion. xQc Has Placed over a Million Bets xQc, who is famous for his gaming content, is also known as an avid gambler. The prominent streamer has even been previously accused […]
Industry
August 19, 2024
Stake Continues Expansion in Peru with New Country Manager
Looking to consolidate its local footprint, and shortly after debuting in Colombia, Stake is now moving in the Peruvian market. The company has added ex-Inkabet head Jennyfer Escobar to help steer operations, as the company has secured a license locally as well. Peru Is the Next Grwoth Target for Stake.com Escobar is a well-seasoned industry […]
Industry
July 31, 2024
Stake Acquires Idealbet, Branches Out into Italian Market
In a bid to boost its global expansion strategy, Stake has acquired Baldo Line s.r.l., the Italy-based sports betting and remote gaming operator behind the Idealbet brand. This acquisition, previously part of the Octavian Group, will bolster Stake’s presence across the Italian market as the company focuses on empowering players worldwide with top-notch entertainment. Combined […]