16 OctRegulation
Stake offers crypto deposits after Brazil betting prohibition, report says
The reported conduct raises a lawyer’s stated warning about potential licence revocation.
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Licences by market
- Argentina
- Instituto Provincial de Lotería y Casinos 2026-09-08 · entry
- IPLyC Buenos Aires 2026-08-21 · entry
- Canada
- AGLC 2026-10-07 · entry
- AGLC approves Stake licence for Alberta entry 2026-10-07
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- New Zealand selects 11 operators to apply for online casino licences 2026-10-14
- New Zealand advances 11 operators in online casino licensing process 2026-10-13
- New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction 2026-10-13
- New Zealand clears 11 brands for next online gambling licensing stage 2026-10-13
Suppliers and customers
- Supplier: 1spin4win 2026-08-13 · entry
- Supplier: Knucklehead Syndicate 2026-09-09 · entry
- Supplier: Massive Studios 2026-09-09 · entry
- Supplier: Monstrums 2026-09-09 · entry
- Supplier: The Originals 2026-09-09 · entry
- Supplier: Twist Gaming 2026-09-09 · entry
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Relationships
Reported licences, deals, appointments and other connections. Follow the entry links for context.
Operates in
- Argentina 2026-10-07 · entry
- Colombia 2026-10-07 · entry
- Denmark 2026-10-07 · entry
- Italy 2026-10-07 · entry
- Mexico 2026-10-07 · entry
- Peru 2026-10-07 · entry
- Brazil 2026-10-08 · entry
- Buenos Aires 2026-09-08 · entry
- Canada 2026-08-25 · entry
- Brazil 2026-10-13 · entry
- Florida 2026-08-20 · entry
- Florida 2026-08-26 · entry
Supplied by
- 1spin4win 2026-08-13 · entry
- Knucklehead Syndicate 2026-09-09 · entry
- Massive Studios 2026-09-09 · entry
- Monstrums 2026-09-09 · entry
- The Originals 2026-09-09 · entry
- Twist Gaming 2026-09-09 · entry
Licensed by
- AGLC 2026-10-07 · entry
- Instituto Provincial de Lotería y Casinos 2026-09-08 · entry
- IPLyC Buenos Aires 2026-08-21 · entry
Won tender
- New Zealand online casino auction 2026-10-14 · entry
Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
14 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand selects 11 operators to apply for online casino licences
Eleven selected operators can apply for New Zealand’s 15 available online casino licences following the auction.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand advances 11 operators in online casino licensing process
Betway, Stake, Entain and SkyCity can apply for online casino licences after advancing through New Zealand’s first competitive stage.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction
Operators holding application rights must still complete regulatory assessment before they can receive a licence to operate in New Zealand.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand clears 11 brands for next online gambling licensing stage
Eleven brands can apply for 15 New Zealand online gambling licences, with Betway holding the most application rights.
13 OctRegulation
Court lifts temporary injunction as Stake goes offline again in Brazil
The lifted injunction ends Stake’s temporary relief from Brazil’s gambling ban, taking the operator offline again.
13 OctRegulation
TRF-3 suspends Stake’s Brazil operating injunction
The ruling again blocks Stake’s Brazilian betting operation while the court action continues.
13 OctLicences & markets
DIA names 11 entities eligible to apply for New Zealand online casino licences
SkyCity, Entain and Stake can advance to online casino licence applications in New Zealand.
12 OctRegulation
Stake secures provisional injunction preserving betting authorisation in Brazil
Stake Brasil can continue operating under its betting authorisation, subject to conditions imposed by the court.
12 OctRegulation
Peru lawmakers propose 5% consumption tax on online bets
The proposal could change the tax burden on online betting operators and bettors, though the bill says the impact may be absorbed, passed on or shared.
12 OctRegulation
São Paulo court grants Stake Brasil interim relief over betting authorisation
Stake Brasil can temporarily continue operations under court conditions while the injunction preserves its betting authorisation.
9 OctRegulation
Stake secures temporary court order to keep operating in Brazil
Stake’s temporary court order preserves its ability to operate in Brazil despite the betting ban.
9 OctRegulation
São Paulo court grants Stake temporary licence protection in Brazil
The ruling gives Stake temporary operating protection while restricting customer acquisition and requiring funds to cover player balances.
9 OctRegulation
São Paulo court allows Stake to operate in Brazil until 25 October
Stake gains temporary permission to operate in Brazil, with no guarantee that it can continue after 25 October.
8 OctRegulation
Brazilian court allows Stake to operate until 25 October under 12 conditions
Stake’s permission to operate until 25 October carries 12 conditions, with its request for operations until 2029 rejected.
7 OctLicences & markets
AGLC approves Stake licence for Alberta entry
Stake’s Alberta licence advances its Canadian debut, but operations remain subject to signing an operating agreement.
September 2026
14 SepEnforcement & compliance
Stake blocks access for Irish users after GRAI talks
Stake has blocked Irish users, while GRAI works with operators that restricted access to arrange customer deposit refunds.
14 SepLicences & markets
Stake reportedly blocks Irish access following regulator consultation
Stake’s reported Irish access block follows consultation with GRAI and the introduction of its licensing system.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
Nigerian state regulators ban Stake across 24 states
Stake faces an immediate ban across 24 Nigerian states and Lagos blocking over operations lacking relevant licences.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
LSLGA declares Stake.com operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 Nigerian states
Regulators have declared Stake.com’s gambling operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 member states.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
LSLGA declares Stake.com unlawful across 25 Nigerian states
Enforcement targets Stake.com’s directors and facilitating entities following allegations of missing licences, ignored notices and unpaid taxes and levies.
9 SepRegulation
Entain urges 10 English football clubs to end offshore betting sponsorships
Offshore betting partners face Entain's calls for clubs to reconsider sponsorships over UK licensing, player protection and money laundering concerns.
9 SepLicences & markets
Juice launches B2B catalogue worldwide with more than 100 games
Operators can access more than 100 games from five previously Stake-exclusive studios through one integration and commercial relationship.
August 2026
28 AugDeals & M&A
US sweepstakes casino interest reaches 2026 peak in July
Sweepstakes casino interest reached its highest level of 2026 despite further state restrictions and bans.
26 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
Florida’s lawsuits target Stake, VGW and payment providers over allegations involving unlicensed online casinos and gambling and consumer protection breaches.
25 AugDeals & M&A
CasinoCanada estimates Stake’s Canadian market value at CAD2.50bn
CasinoCanada’s research suggests licensed Canadian operators face offshore competitors taking more wagers despite serving fewer players.
21 AugEnforcement & compliance
IPLyC Buenos Aires seeks blocking of two illegal betting sites imitating Stake
Unauthorised sites copied licensed operator Stake’s appearance to divert users, prompting the regulator to request immediate domain blocking.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers
The cases extend Florida's enforcement action to payment providers accused of facilitating transactions for Stake and VGW.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
Florida’s lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing to minors and seniors and identifies Trustly and Worldpay as facilitating gambling transactions.
13 AugDeals & M&A
1spin4win launches slot portfolio on Stake
The launch expands distribution of 1spin4win games through Stake.
6 AugEnforcement & compliance
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed gambling websites
The restrictions reduce access to the named unlicensed gambling sites in Sri Lanka.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
Luciano Acosta faces spot-fixing investigation after betting alerts
The betting alert prompted scrutiny of possible spot-fixing rather than establishing misconduct.
16 JulRegulation
UK consults on banning sponsorship by unlicensed gambling operators
The proposal could prevent operators without UK licences from advertising through sponsorship deals.
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Relationships extracted from our entries: partners, suppliers, investors, licensing and markets.
Licensed by
AGLC, IPLyC Buenos Aires, Instituto Provincial de Lotería y Casinos
Operates in
Alberta, Argentina, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires province, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Florida, Ireland, Italy, Lagos
Partner
Everton, Everton FC
Supplier
1spin4win, Knucklehead Syndicate, Massive Studios, Monstrums, The Originals, Twist Gaming
Timeline
Key developments by month.
- Oct 2026
- Regulation Stake offers crypto deposits after Brazil betting prohibition, report says
- Licences & markets New Zealand selects 11 operators to apply for online casino licences
- Licences & markets New Zealand advances 11 operators in online casino licensing process
- Licences & markets New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction
- Licences & markets New Zealand clears 11 brands for next online gambling licensing stage
- Regulation Court lifts temporary injunction as Stake goes offline again in Brazil
- Sep 2026
- Enforcement & compliance Stake blocks access for Irish users after GRAI talks
- Licences & markets Stake reportedly blocks Irish access following regulator consultation
- Enforcement & compliance Nigerian state regulators ban Stake across 24 states
- Enforcement & compliance LSLGA declares Stake.com operations unlawful in Lagos and 24 Nigerian states
- Enforcement & compliance LSLGA declares Stake.com unlawful across 25 Nigerian states
- Regulation Entain urges 10 English football clubs to end offshore betting sponsorships
- Aug 2026
- Deals & M&A US sweepstakes casino interest reaches 2026 peak in July
- Enforcement & compliance Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
- Deals & M&A CasinoCanada estimates Stake’s Canadian market value at CAD2.50bn
- Enforcement & compliance IPLyC Buenos Aires seeks blocking of two illegal betting sites imitating Stake
- Enforcement & compliance Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers
- Enforcement & compliance Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
- Jul 2026
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