Stake said it has launched in Denmark after receiving a five-year licence from the Danish Gambling Authority. The operator, owned by Easygo, acquired the Danish-facing VinderCasino brand a year earlier and plans to establish its headquarters at Parken Stadium from March.
Stake’s Danish licence adds the operator to the market, with headquarters planned at Parken Stadium.
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New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators received rights to apply for online casino licences after an auction. The process involved 32 bidders over 10 rounds and ended at NZ$15 million per licence; Baytree Interactive Limited (Betway) received three rights, while Playvia Gaming (NZ) Limited (Entain) received two. Formal licences remain subject to applications and regulatory assessment, with awards expected in early 2027.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators have secured rights to apply for online casino licences following an expression of interest auction. The auction ended at a final price of NZ$15m per licence, with 32 bidders competing over 10 rounds for 15 available licences. The department granted 15 rights to apply to the 11 successful participants, and some companies secured more than one right, allowing them to submit separate applications.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs released the results of its online casino licence tender on 13 October, with 11 entities bidding NZ$15m to progress to the next stage. Entain, Super Group and Stake were among those advancing, with 15 licences available in total. The DIA said operators that failed at this stage must cease operations by 1 December 2026, with the full market launch expected at an unknown date in 2027.
On 13 October, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) in New Zealand published the outcome of its tender for online casino licences. A total of 11 entities paid NZ$15m (€7.5m) to move forward in the process, and among the successful applicants were Entain, Super Group and Stake. Fifteen licences are on offer, and certain companies are following a multi-brand approach in the country.
Reportedly, Stake Canada received operator registration from Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis on 24 September 2026. The company targets a 12 October launch in Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
Alberta's iGaming Corp added Betway Canada to the province's operating-platform list on 28 September, bringing its sportsbook and online casino to the regulated market. The announcement also listed Apollo Entertainment's Golden Tiger Casino; more than 30 platforms were active in the market, according to the report.
Stake reportedly blocked access for consumers in Ireland following consultation with GRAI. The reported restriction follows the introduction of the regulator’s licensing system two months earlier.
Stake has reportedly blocked access for consumers in Ireland after consulting the Gambling Regulatory Authority for Ireland (GRAI), according to national media reports. The reported restriction comes two months after the GRAI introduced its licensing system. The regulator took over responsibility for the gambling sector from Ireland's Revenue Commissioners and is working towards a system focused on integrity and player protection.