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Drake Falls into Legal Turmoil: Crypto Casino Stake.us Scandal Escalates, May Face Tens of Millions of Dollars in Compensation
【CryptoPush】Big event is coming. The Eastern District of Virginia Federal Court recently accepted a class-action lawsuit—directly targeting rap superstar Drake.
What exactly is this about? According to the complaint, Drake is suspected of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) during the promotion of the crypto casino platform Stake.us. This is no small matter. Also sued are well-known streamer Adin Ross and an Australian national—allegedly involved in executing traffic manipulation activities.
What is the core of the allegations? The plaintiff team claims that the defendants used the tipping feature on Stake.us to transfer funds secretly, masking the flow of money related to boosting music playback counts. More seriously, Stake.us itself is accused of cleverly evading US gambling regulations by operating under the guise of a “social casino.”
From the lawsuit’s demands, the plaintiffs seek no less than $5 million in damages and insist on a jury trial. This indicates the case’s complexity and controversy.
It’s worth noting that this is not the first time Drake and Ross have run into legal trouble over Stake.us promotion. Once a high-profile endorsement, it has now turned into a courtroom battle. This also highlights the risks of crypto casino platforms operating in regulatory gray areas—once trouble arises, all involved parties face legal consequences.
For the entire crypto ecosystem, this case serves as a warning: even celebrity endorsements cannot change the fundamental issue of non-compliance.