Stake implementing this requirement likely means one thing: regulators are directing them to do it, which also means they’re being monitored carefully.
it could happen, with the large amount of money circulating at Stake which makes them able to get supervision. after all, previously they were not a casino that would not ask for KYC. maybe previously gamblers were not required to do KYC and could still play and even make withdrawals. now Stake has taken a policy that will definitely make its users choose to do KYC or leave Stake. even with the bonus offer given by Stake for its users who successfully do KYC within a certain period, Stake really appreciates its customers. maybe some feel this is a setback because those who previously gambled for years at Stake without KYC have to be made difficult with KYC. even though the process is not actually difficult.
You are one of those who understand the situation and know that Stake is generous and fair. If it is possible for Stake to continue to operate without KYC, I am sure that they will opt for it, but they must have been in a very difficult situation, and the larger your customer base and rivals (economic and political), the more you might be forced to take some drastic measure. A lot is happening in the business world that we do not know and the least anyone can do now is to support Stake which is doing what he never did for many years ago even as it comes with some perks.