Stake, Everton's sponsor, exits UK amid gambling ad controversy involving a porn actress.

Gambling firm Stake, Everton's shirt sponsor, is exiting the UK market amid a Gambling Commission investigation into an ad that featured porn actress Bonnie Blue. Stake will stop taking new registrations and close its UK operations by March 11. The Commission has warned clubs that promoting unlicensed gambling sites could lead to jail time and fines for officers. Stake plans to secure local licenses for other markets.

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