Drake and Adin Ross sued for promoting illegal gambling through Stake

Rapper Drake and streamer Adin Ross are facing a class action lawsuit in Missouri federal court accusing them of promoting illegal online gambling through the sweepstakes casino Stake.com.

The lawsuit, filed by Missouri resident Justin Killham, claims the pair deceived fans by pretending to gamble with their own money while allegedly using funds supplied by Stake.

Attorney Daniel Wallach announced the suit on social media, explaining that the class action seeks to recover losses suffered by Missouri residents who participated in Stake’s gambling activities. Online gambling remains illegal in most parts of Missouri, with statewide sports betting not set to be legalized until December 2025.

The 34-page complaint describes Stake as an “addictive gambling product” and alleges that Drake’s involvement amplified the harm due to his massive influence and credibility. It further claims that both Drake and Ross engaged in “deceptive and fraudulent” livestreams to promote the platform and entice users to gamble unlawfully.

The lawsuit cites Stake’s own promotional material, which portrays Drake as a long-term partner who “fell in love with both the platform and the perks associated with our VIP program.” However, plaintiffs argue that these videos and advertisements misrepresented his genuine participation and served as false endorsements designed to lure in new customers.

The legal action seeks compensation for players who lost money on Stake.com and aims to hold Drake, Adin Ross, and Stake accountable for their roles in allegedly promoting illegal gambling operations under false pretenses.

Neither Drake’s representatives nor Stake.com have publicly commented on the lawsuit at this time.