Racketeering Allegations and Class Claims
The lawsuit alleges public posts, chat logs, and leaked communications show direct handling of funds and coordinated narrative surges dating back to 2022, calling the operation an ongoing racketeering threat.
Plaintiffs say they were misled into signing up for and wagering on Stake.us based on the defendants’ representations. The proposed class includes Virginia residents who lost one or more wagers using Stake Cash within the past three years.
Claims in the case include violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, participation in a racketeering conspiracy, and a pattern of racketeering activity under the federal RICO statute.
Not the First Legal Challenge
The Virginia case is not the first legal action to target Drake, 39, and Ross, 25, over their relationship with Stake. In October, a Missouri man filed a similar proposed class action against the pair and Sweepsteaks Ltd. That case was moved from state to federal court last month after a successful motion by defense counsel, who did not respond to a request for comment.
As the Drake Online Casino Lawsuit advances, it casts a spotlight on celebrity gambling endorsements, online casino models, and the fragile integrity of digital streaming metrics.
