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The Dutch government has called on Stake to run under a different name, likely Kick Sauber, at the upcoming round at Zandvoort, as the company is banned in The Netherlands, where gambling advertising is legal.
The Dutch betting authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has instructed F1 and Stake not to promote the team’s name at Zandvoort this weekend. Stake, an Australian-Curaçaoan gambling company, is not licensed in The Netherlands, making it an illegal website for Dutch users. Despite geo-blocking, Dutch players have accessed the online casino, prompting the Dutch government to intervene. Stake has changed its team name to comply with gambling advertising laws in countries like Australia and Spain, and will need to do so for Qatar’s grand prix as well. The Ksa has specifically directed Formula 1 and the Sauber racing team to refrain from advertising for Stake during the Dutch Grand Prix to prevent the promotion of illegal gambling at such a high-profile event.