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‘Deliberate Deception’: Lawsuit Targets Stake, Drake for Alleged Illegal Gambling Scheme
The lawsuit alleges Drake and Adin Ross promoted Stake.com’s deceptive gambling platform, misleading Missouri consumers and earning millions, according to plaintiff Justin Killham.
- On October 27, 2025, a Jackson County plaintiff filed a class action accusing Aubrey Drake Graham, Adin Ross, and Sweepsteaks Limited of promoting illegal online gambling in Missouri.
- By running a dual-currency sweepstakes model, plaintiffs say Stake.us mirrors Stake.com with Gold Coins and redeemable Stake Cash, masking real-money wagering on the Curaçao-based platform.
- According to the complaint, influencers Aubrey Drake Graham and Adin Ross gambled with `house money` from Stake while portraying bets as personal wagers, with Stake paying millions and creating a `Drake Effect` that boosted its popularity among younger fans through livestreams and social media posts.
- Plaintiffs are seeking damages and injunctive relief for a proposed class of Missouri gamblers, and no hearing is set as of Tuesday, Oct. 28.
- The filing adds to at least seven U.S. lawsuits in 2025 against Stake in states including California and Illinois, amid UK Gambling Commission actions and the company's $4.7 billion 2024 revenue driven by cryptocurrency transactions.
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