Drake has been sued for the first time for promoting gambling on Stake.com, a new lawsuit filed on Oct. 27 says.
The Canadian rapper, along with influencer Adin Ross, is facing serious legal trouble for allegedly promoting illegal and predatory online gambling. Drake and Ross allegedly misled and harmed their fans.
“When Ross and Drake purport to gamble online with Stake.com, they often do not do so with their own money despite telling the public the opposite,” the lawsuit alleged.
For years, Drake has posted seven-figure wins and losses using Stake.com. The lawsuit, filed in Missouri, also named the gambling company as a defendant.
The class action seeks to hold Drake and Ross liable for class members’ gambling losses.
Daniel Wallach, an attorney in the online gaming space, first reported the lawsuit late Monday.
An Addictive Product
The 34-page lawsuit called Stake an addictive gambling product, made worse by Drake and Ross’ promotion.
According to the lawsuit:
“Drake’s role as Stake’s unofficial mascot is quietly corrosive—he’s glamorizing the platform to millions of impressionable fans, many of whom treat his wild betting habits like gospel. What makes it even more unsettling is that Stake apparently fronts Drake and Ross ‘house money,’ so any reported losses are part of a marketing tactic designed to draw attention. Stake’s influencer marketing, especially through Drake and Ross, is directed, among others, at teenagers in Missouri and in other states.”
The allegedly predatory conduct “threatens the welfare of Missouri residents and especially its young people,” the lawsuit added.
Legal Claims
The lawsuit accuses Drake, Ross, and Stake (Sweepsteaks Limited) of unjust enrichment and violating the law regarding unfair and deceptive business practices.
“Defendants knew that they took this money wrongfully, given their fraudulent intent and Missouri’s statewide ban on online casino gambling,” the lawsuit said.
The lawsuit is seeking damages and “an order of equitable disgorgement against defendants.”
Drake’s History With Stake
The rapper’s connection to the crypto-casino Stake became public several years ago.
Days before Super Bowl LVI, he posted $1.25 million in bitcoin wagers and widely promoted Stake.com to a mass audience. His bets went viral.
Drake also would live-stream gambling sessions on Stake. He regularly streamed roulette and his sports betting activity. Stake promoted these events and Drake’s prizes directly on its site.
In 2025, the Los Angeles City Attorney filed a civil suit against Stake.us (a U.S. sweepstakes site connected to Stake.com). Drake was not a defendant in that lawsuit, but headlines have linked his ambassador role to the brand’s controversies.
More Legal Trouble for Stake
Stake is having a rough 2025 on the legal front.
The latest Stake lawsuit brings the total number to at least seven — all filed in 2025.
- California (February 2025)
- Illinois (April 2025)
- Alabama (May 2025)
- Massachusetts (May 2025)
- South Carolina (August 2025)
- Minnesota (August 2025)
- Missouri (October 2025)
The company could be one of the largest gambling operators in the world.
“Stake processes $219 billion in Bitcoin transactions annually, an amount that far exceeds the financial turnover of many legitimate financial institutions,” one of the Stake lawsuits said. “In 2024 alone, Stake.com reported revenues of $4.7 billion.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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