Drake Faces Missouri Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Online Gambling Promotion

Drake and online streamer Adin Ross are defendants in a class action lawsuit regarding their promotion of the online casino and sports betting platform Stake, which is accused of deceptive and fraudulent practices violating Missouri law. The lawsuit alleges that Stake.us, operated by Sweepstakes Limited, uses a dual-currency system designed to obscure illegal gambling, misleading consumers into believing they are engaging in harmless social gaming. Drake and Ross are accused of being paid millions to promote Stake in livestreams, targeting teenagers and young people who cannot legally gamble, while falsely suggesting they gamble with their own money. The complaint highlights that Drake's role glamorizes the platform to his millions of impressionable fans, contributing to real-life gambling losses among Missouri residents. Additionally, the lawsuit notes Drake's recent frustrations with Stake, including blocked fund withdrawals and closing his account on the streaming platform Kick, which is owned by Stake executives. The case underscores growing legal scrutiny of sweepstakes-style gambling platforms and the responsibilities of celebrity endorsers in promoting such services.