Wow
Stevewilldoit is a scumbag.
Someone should report Stake to the UKGC
Stake aren't licenced in the UK, and actually explicitly state in their terms of service that players from the U.K aren't permitted to gamble on their site.
However, do players from the U.K use VPN's to access Stake? Of course. They fully well know and turn a blind eye to it. Along with players from other countries such as the U.S too. But that's another topic.
But due to not 'actually' operating in the U.K and only having a Curaçao licence, no matter what any organisation in any country they are reported to, no one can really do shit about it.
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Stake are in fact in the process of applying for a U.K licence though, and have the intention of becoming a fully licensed operator in the U.K.
This will mean at least on the UK version of their website, they will have to adhere to the same regulations that all other regulated UK casinos have to abide by, such as being a part of GamStop, having sufficient AML and KYC procedures, ensuring you comply with responsible gaming guidelines etc..
The UKGC and the MGA should categorically deny the application due to their previous predatory business practices. Period.
They are also Watford FC's main sponsor. I don't see how they are allowed to advertise in a country that they are legally not yet permitted to operate.