Stake Online Casino Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Underage Gambling

The Rafferty, Domnick, Cunningham and Yaffa law firm in Pensacola filed a lawsuit against the Stake online gaming platform for allegedly allowing an underage gambler on the site. The plaintiff was exposed to gambling content through livestream platforms and social media influencers. Stake regularly uses streamers and celebrities, including the Canadian rapper Drake, to promote the platform.

According to the lawsuit, Stake’s influencers provided instructions on how to bypass geographic restrictions designed to block users who are physically in America. The minor later became addicted, struggled in school, experienced strained family relationships, and required intensive, ongoing treatment.

The lawsuit alleges that Stake targeted minors, facilitated repeated cryptocurrency transactions to fund illegal wagers, and failed to implement meaningful safeguards despite clear warning signs of underage gambling.