Drake Faces RICO Class Action Lawsuit for Promoting Crypto Casino Stake.us

Odaily News: The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has accepted a class action lawsuit on December 31, 2025, accusing renowned rapper Drake of allegedly violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) during the promotion and use of the crypto casino Stake.us. The complaint also names popular streamer Adin Ross and an Australian citizen accused of assisting in streaming manipulation activities as defendants. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants used Stake.us's tipping feature for fund transfers and concealed financial flows related to music streaming manipulation, while the platform is accused of evading U.S. gambling regulations under the guise of a "social casino." The lawsuit seeks no less than $5 million in damages and requests a jury trial. This case is not the first time Drake and Ross have faced legal risks for promoting Stake.us. (Decrypt)