this is not the first time and won't be the last stake has done this.

https://www.askgamblers.com/casino-complaints/stake-casino-failure-to-close-account-and-follow-responsible-gambling-regulations
(someone else)

keep in mind the person who told me that i was banned is Eddie not no random staff... Also they advertise that eddie “Edward Craven” is the owner of the website which i am sure probably that's a lie they use his face for the likeness. (he may have a role in stake but i don't think he is the actual "owner".

Note: The only time stake takes things seriously is if you cheat then they will ban your accounts. For example when i got self excluded they told me all my accounts will also be banned well that was a lie. Even though i used the same ip and wallet address...

(it seems stake will only give you barriers only if you cheat or win big not if you have a gambling problem)

Here is a guy who complained about stake holding his funds then stake accusses him of match fixing and saying they banned 50 accounts.
https://canadawideevent.com/fix.jpg

Some guy here winning big and stake rejecting documents etc....
https://canadawideevent.com/winbig.jpg

You will see many reviews online like this on stake with holding money.

Soo yeah if stake wanted to they can improve there gaming responsibility policy but of-course they thrive on people with gambling problems.