Overview
- Filed October 27 in Jackson County Circuit Court, the complaint by Missouri resident Justin Killham alleges deceptive practices that caused gambling losses on Stake.us.
- It argues Stake.us is a virtual clone of Stake.com and uses a dual‑currency system bundling nonredeemable Gold Coins with cash‑outable Stake Cash to facilitate real‑money wagers.
- The filing says Drake and Adin Ross were paid millions to promote livestreamed betting and often gambled with Stake‑provided funds, misleading audiences including teenagers on Kick and social media.
- Sweepsteaks Limited says it has not been served and will vigorously defend the case, Adin Ross publicly dismissed the allegations on a livestream, and Drake has not issued a substantive legal response.
- The plaintiff seeks class certification, restitution of losses, disgorgement, punitive damages and an injunction, with the case at an early stage during broader 2025 scrutiny of sweepstakes‑style casinos and influencer marketing.