Stake said on 2 January 2025 that Brazil had approved its casino and sportsbook licence applications. The company named Thomas Carvalhaes as Brazil country manager and said its local team included 10 employees.
Brazil’s approval of Stake’s casino and sportsbook applications would permit it to operate those products in the regulated market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superbet, Betway | BRL 30,000,000 | Brazil requires R$30m fee for online gambling licence applications | Not stated | |
| Betfair | BRL 30,000,000 | Betfair pays BRL30m fee for planned 2025 Brazil market entry | Not stated | |
| Kaizen Gaming, Betfair | Not stated | Brazil registers 113 gambling licence applicants ahead of market launch | Not stated |
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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.
Juice launched on 9 September 2026 with more than 100 games from five studios previously exclusive to Stake. Operators can access the catalogue through one remote game server integration and commercial relationship. Roobet became the first operator to offer the portfolio.
Stake announced the launch of its Stake.bet.ar platform in Argentina, according to the headline and feed snippet. The snippet describes the move as part of the company’s regulated expansion in Latin America but provides no further launch or licensing details.
Stake said it has launched in Argentina's Buenos Aires Province through stake.bet.ar under a licence granted by the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos. Stake described the entry as an expansion of its Latin American presence; its LatAm general manager called Argentina an important market for the operator.