Drake and Adin Ross Face Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Over Stake Promotion
Drake and Adin Ross are facing a federal class-action lawsuit over their involvement in promoting the online gambling platform Stake. The lawsuit, filed in Virginia, alleges that Stake is operating as an illegal online casino, misleading consumers by disguising real money wagering as virtual currency play. The plaintiffs claim that Stake's advertising is deceptive, as users buy Gold Coins bundled with Stake Cash that can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.
In the lawsuit, Drake and Ross are accused of being enthusiastic promoters of Stake, receiving incentives to conceal the true nature of their actions. The complaint alleges that the two engaged in live-streamed gambling using money provided by Stake, rather than their own funds. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that Stake's internal tipping system was used to move large sums of money, including a $100,000 tip between Drake and Ross, to fund fraudulent streaming activities related to Drake's music.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit state that they lost money due to being misled by Stake's practices and are seeking damages, penalties, and an injunction to stop the conduct. Drake, who reportedly signed a $100 million endorsement deal with Stake in 2022, is also named as a defendant in two other Stake-related lawsuits filed in October 2025. Adin Ross, a co-defendant in the October lawsuits, dismissed the legal actions as unfounded during a livestream.
In conclusion, Drake and Adin Ross are facing legal challenges over their promotion of Stake, with allegations of deceptive practices and misleading advertising. The lawsuits seek to hold them accountable for their involvement in promoting an online gambling platform accused of operating as an illegal casino.