Overview
- Missouri resident Justin Killham filed a proposed class action on October 27 naming Sweepsteaks Limited, Drake, and Adin Ross over alleged unlawful gambling targeting state residents.
- The suit alleges Stake.us mirrors Stake.com and uses Gold Coins alongside cashable Stake Cash at a 1:1 dollar ratio, citing an April 2025 Missouri Gaming Commission alert that online casinos are illegal in the state.
- Plaintiffs claim Drake and Ross promoted high-stakes play on social media and Kick using "house money," misleading viewers and normalizing gambling for teenagers.
- Reporting differs on venue, with ReadWrite and court documents pointing to Jackson County Circuit Court while other coverage citing attorney Daniel Wallach describes a federal filing.
- The complaint seeks return of losses, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, disgorgement, and an injunction; Stake says it has not been served, rejects the allegations, and will vigorously defend, while Drake and Ross have not commented.