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Topic: 🚨 Scam Alert: Stake.com’s GDPR Violations and Data Mismanagement (Read 136 times)

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@HolyDarkness

The contractual relationship between victims and the illegal and criminal online casino operation Stake says that account verification is not compulsory!

Based on what law(s) are the 2 RuneScape players and the chat moderator authorized to demand personal documents from its victims when the victims ask to give the data they are entitled to get?
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@HolyDarkness  

Ah, HolyDarkness, the self-appointed defender of Stake’s crumbling empire. It’s almost admirable how tirelessly you perform, but let’s add some clarity to your confusion:  


1. Stake’s GDPR Comedy Routine  
You’re here trying to sell the idea that Stake’s GDPR violations aren’t violations because they’ve invented extra hurdles for users. Spoiler alert:  
GDPR isn’t a Suggestion: It’s the law. Stake doesn’t get to “personalize” compliance by adding selfie requests to delay requests.  
Already Verified, Still Ignored: I’ve done KYC3, but now they want a selfie with “Stake Rules” scribbled on a Post-it? That’s not verification—it’s a gimmick to buy time.  
Reality Check: Stake isn’t a bank—it’s a gambling platform known for cutting corners. Your bank analogy is as solid as Eddie’s promise of fair play.  

No matter how you spin it, Stake has had over 100 days to comply and failed. That’s not my fault, nor does it absolve them of legal liability.  


2. The Eddie Playbook: Lies, Loopholes, and Larceny  
Let’s not kid ourselves—this is classic Eddie Hearn management:  
Fraudulent Reloads: Promises of loyalty rewards that vanish faster than a gambler’s bankroll.  
Rigged Games: Stake Originals? More like live theft. The evidence speaks for itself.  
Illegal UPI Transactions: Stake’s gleeful disregard for Indian banking laws is just the cherry on top of their compliance failures.  

Eddie’s built an empire on deception, and the cracks are showing. Stake is one regulatory investigation away from a full collapse.  


3. Clowns in the Audience (Yes, That’s You)  
HolyDarkness, your attempts to distract from the real issues are as transparent as Stake’s rigged odds. Let’s break down your role in this farce:  
Loyal to a Fault: You’ve hitched your wagon to a company that’s burning bridges with customers, regulators, and anyone with common sense.  
Ignoring Evidence: Both my case and BlackJacky’s are publicly documented, independently verifiable, and damning. Yet you cling to your denial like it’s a life raft.  
PR in Disguise: Let’s be honest—you’re doing more damage control for Stake than their actual team. If you’re not on Eddie’s payroll, you should demand back pay.  


4. The Bigger Picture  
This isn’t just about me or BlackJacky. Stake’s fraud impacts thousands, if not millions, of users worldwide. Their shady practices:  
Exploit Vulnerable Gamblers: Stake doesn’t just profit from addiction—they actively fuel it.  
Mislead New Users: Glossy ads and influencer promotions hide the reality of rigged games and nonexistent support.  
Dodge Accountability: From Curacao to the UK, regulators are catching on. The clock is ticking.  

By defending Stake, you’re aligning yourself with a sinking ship. Don’t say we didn’t warn you when it finally goes under.  


5. The Last Act  
HolyDarkness, you’re playing the fool in Stake’s theater, but the audience is no longer amused. The evidence against Stake is overwhelming, and your attempts to deflect only amplify the noise.  
- Stake’s GDPR violations? Documented.  
- Their fraudulent practices? Exposed.  
- Your role as their cheerleader? Embarrassing.  

The regulators are circling, and Eddie’s show is running out of acts. You can keep juggling excuses, but when the curtain falls, you’ll be left holding the bag.  

So enjoy your clown shoes while they last. The spotlight is shifting, and when it lands on Stake (and you), there’ll be no escape.  

Sincerely,  🎪👑
KingBJ21  


Throughout the long words you gave as reply, I believe we all can safely assume that the answer is "no, I have not provide the verification they asked." So I'll try to make it as clear and redundant as I can to explain, and hope that you'll understand.

[Screenshots of the clauses being mentioned here will be provided at the bottom of the post, for reference as well to make it easier for reader to read without having to go back and forth between pages. Links are there to prove that the snippets are indeed from a real article and not fabricated.]

What they asked is not a verification in sense of re-performing KYC. You've done your KYC3 [I'll take your words for it] and they most likely know about it, as they said that they can locate the account through the email address. I also believe they are more than happy to provide the data you requested. If not happily, then at least they are compelled to provide the copy of it to you by the GDPR "bylaws", that you dilligently mentioned and bring to their attention without fail, Article 15(3), "Right of access by the data subject", as well as article 12(3), "Transparent Information [...]" specifying the maximum time of data being handed to the Data Subject.

However, if you're willing to read just a tad bit more below what you cited to them, on 12(6), I would sincerely hope that after reading that, you can easily understand that that is the situation that applied here, that  they counter you with "the controller may request the provision of additional information necessary to confirm the identity of the data subject."

You did not give the additional information that can help them confirm the identity of the Data Subject, so they can't provide the documents being requested.

Thus, day 0.

Provide them with necessary identification as they requested to eradicate any reasonable doubt they have, and the timer will start, we'll be on day 0 hour 0 minute 0 second 1.

It is not me being confused, it is you being confused... or deliberately pretend you don't understand, but I'll choose to give a benefit of doubts and think that you simply misunderstood the situation.

It is not a GDPR violation, it is not a comedy, it is not a clown... well, at least, we are not the clown here. It's either [1] you simply misunderstood their instruction and request, thinking they wanted you to re-perform KYC while you've done it, while what they asked and enacting is GDPR 12(6), confirmation of the data subject, or [2] you understand things completely, you simply refused to do it and take this path.

If this excessive words still failed to help you understand, then I raise my hands in the air and declare that I can not help you further with understanding your situation with GDPR data request.



15(3)
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12(3)
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12(6)
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What our self-proclaimed legal adviser clown forgot to do is to take a look at Art. 3 GDPR Territorial scope of the articles he quoted to "justifiy" that a Stake victim has to submit personal documents to an illegal and criminal online casino operation to get the data he is entitled to get!

Quote from: Art. 3 GDPR Territorial scope
1. This Regulation applies to the processing of personal data in the context of the activities of an establishment of a controller or a processor in the (European) Union, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the Union or not.

2. This Regulation applies to the processing of personal data of data subjects who are in the Union by a controller or processor not established in the Union, where the processing activities are related to:

(a) the offering of goods or services, irrespective of whether a payment of the data subject is required, to such data subjects in the Union; or
    
(b) the monitoring of their behaviour as far as their behaviour takes place within the Union.

Point 1)

An illegal and criminal online casino operation can not have a legal establishment by law and the European Union GDPR articles are not applicable here!

Point 2)

A victim of an illegal and criminal online casino operation is not obligated by law to submit personal documents to the offender!

Point 3)

Even if you hallucinate that Stake is a legal establishment (quote non), the quoted GDPR articles are still not applicable, because:

1) The processor or controller is in Australia and Serbia, which are not part of the European Union.

2) The subject is in India, which is not part of the European Union.
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It’s outrageous that Stake.com continues to mislead its users by providing incomplete and non-compliant data under the guise of a “Bet Archive.” Let’s break down why this is unacceptable: 

1. "Bet Archive" ≠ GDPR Compliance 
   The so-called "Bet Archive" that Stake provides is not what Article 16, Point 1 of GDPR demands. It’s merely a partial listing of bets (181,000 in one case), but it fails to include critical data about transaction details, timestamps, or any additional information that proves game fairness. This is nothing more than a distraction tactic to avoid fulfilling their obligations. 

2. Continuous Loops and Deflection 
   Stake’s responses to legitimate requests have been the same: “Please contact our Complaints team.” This endless loop without a timeline or meaningful update is intentional. It’s designed to wear customers down so they give up on their claims. 

3. A Pattern of Evasion 
   Stake claims to operate with transparency but consistently hides behind vague responses. Why is it that a multi-billion-dollar platform is unable—or unwilling—to comply with simple data requests? If Stake has nothing to hide, why not provide complete and accurate betting data? 

4. Illegal Payment Channels and Regulatory Breaches 
   Stake’s operations in regions like India involve unregistered third-party payment providers and illegal use of UPI for international transactions. This isn’t just unethical; it’s criminal. Despite these blatant violations, Stake refuses to take responsibility for the consequences suffered by players, such as blocked bank accounts and financial ruin. 

 To Stake Shills and Sympathizers 
Let’s address the narrative being pushed by some: 
- "It’s just bad luck": Rigged games aren’t “bad luck.” The manipulation of odds and lack of transparency in gameplay results directly harm players. Stake Originals, for example, have been called out repeatedly for unfair practices. 
- "Why are only a few complaining?": Plenty of users have reported similar experiences across platforms like Reddit, Stake forums, and scam reports online. Are they all lying? 
- "Stake has a trusted reputation": A “reputation” built on silencing critics, evading regulations, and promoting illegal activities is no trustworthy reputation at all. 

 Call to Action for Fellow Victims 
If you’ve experienced similar issues, I urge you to: 
- Share your experiences openly to increase visibility. 
- Report Stake.com to relevant gambling and data protection authorities. 
- File complaints with financial regulators about their illegal payment processing practices. 

 To Stake: 
Enough is enough. 
- Provide the complete data archive without delay. 
- Stop the deflection tactics and take responsibility for your regulatory violations. 

This isn’t just a “bad gambling experience”—it’s a systemic issue of fraud, negligence, and exploitation. Stake.com’s facade of being a trustworthy platform is rapidly crumbling, and it’s time for them to be held accountable. 
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Until November 1, 2024, the website stake.com operated unter the Antillephone 8048/JAZ license.

This license demanded from its operators:

Quote
Article 16

1. The license holder keeps a daily overview of the games of chance played, the number of times each game has been played, the bets made and the prize money achieved.

2. The data referred to in the first paragraph will be stored in a proper manner during the period that company data must be stored pursuant to the National Ordinance on Profit Tax 1940 (P.B. 1965, no. 58).

I asked the Stake customer support to give me the daily overview with the number of times I have played their in-house Black Jack, the bets I made and the prize money achieved, but they never delivered!

Instead, they referred to their "Bet archive", which is only a listing of 181,000 bets and not what Article 16 point 1. demands!

When contacted by their license issuer Antillephone, the Stake alleged "Legal Department" false and misleading answered that they provided me with the requested information!

So you can see, they blatant lied to their previous license issuer Antillephone and they blatant lie to the Curacao Gaming Control Board, which gave them a "Certificate of Operation" during the license application process.
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Stake.com’s GDPR Violations and Data Mismanagement – A Scam Operation?  

Dear Bitcoin Community,  

I am sharing my alarming experience with Stake.com, which highlights significant concerns about its compliance with GDPR regulations, customer data security, and operational transparency. Despite being a KYC3 verified customer, Stake has failed to provide my requested betting data, a legal requirement, even after 90 days.  

This delay and their evasive responses lead me to question whether Stake.com is operating as a legitimate platform or simply a well-disguised scam. Here’s why:  

 1. Data Mismanagement and Criminal Oversight  
Stake.com’s customer support operations are reportedly managed by MeBit, a company based in Serbia. This outsourcing arrangement exposes users’ sensitive data to third parties in a different jurisdiction, raising serious concerns about data privacy and the potential for misuse by criminals or unauthorized entities.  

 2. Clear GDPR Violations  
Under GDPR, companies are legally bound to respond to data access requests within 30 days (or a maximum of 60 days for complex cases). Stake has blatantly ignored these deadlines and continues to deflect responsibility. Their Data Protection Officer (DPO) has remained unresponsive, further undermining their credibility.  

 3. Support Deflection Tactics
The support team’s canned responses, such as claiming "the necessary information has already been provided," while my data access request remains incomplete, reflect a systemic failure to address legitimate customer concerns. This raises questions about Stake’s commitment to transparency and its treatment of user rights.  

 4. Misleading Operations
Stake.com claims to operate under regulatory oversight, but their handling of GDPR requests, coupled with reports of data mismanagement involving MeBit, paints a very different picture. This lack of accountability is indicative of broader operational issues that players should be wary of.  

Why This Matters:

  • As a KYC3 customers, I have already provided maximum verification
  • Legal right to access personal data being denied
  • Transparency issues raise serious concerns
  • Pattern of data access obstruction

For detailed statistical analysis of why this data access is crucial, see: Statistical Evidence of Manipulation


My Expectations from Stake.com:  
- Immediate compliance with GDPR regulations by providing my complete betting data.  
- A detailed explanation for the delay and the role of MeBit in processing customer data.  
- Confirmation from Stake’s DPO on measures to ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access.  


 A Word of Caution to Forum Users:
I anticipate some Stake puppets will try to derail this thread with spam or irrelevant comments to deflect attention from these serious issues. To them and others who don’t have anything constructive to add:  

- Avoid farming meaningless posts. This is a serious discussion, and such behavior only reveals your intent to protect a flawed system.  
- Focus on transparency and accountability if you’re genuinely invested in this platform.  

For genuine users, I encourage you to share your own experiences or thoughts constructively. Together, we can hold Stake accountable and push for a safer and more transparent environment.  

#StakeScam #GDPRViolation #StakeTransparency #DataRights
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