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UK Shuts Down Stake's Website Amid Controversy

2/14/2025

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The UK's Gambling Commission has mandated that Stake close its UK website by March 11, 2025, after a contentious video surfaced featuring its logo alongside adult actress Bonnie Blue. This decision has forced Stake, Everton's shirt sponsor, to halt UK operations, jeopardizing its sponsorship deal with Sauber's F1 team.

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The UK's Gambling Commission has mandated that Stake close its UK website by March 11, 2025, after a contentious video surfaced featuring its logo alongside adult actress Bonnie Blue. This decision has forced Stake, Everton's shirt sponsor, to halt UK operations, jeopardizing its sponsorship deal with Sauber's F1 team.