Platform X Flooded with Viral Ads from Stake
How Stake Took Over Platform X
Platform X (formerly Twitter) has been overwhelmed by a wave of advertisements from the crypto casino Stake. Since the leadership change, the platform has become a hotspot for viral memes, scandals, and now — intrusive gambling ads. Stake aggressively uses meme accounts to promote its brand, posting dozens of daily posts featuring the casino’s logo embedded in viral jokes and stolen videos.
Stake allows users to bet on sports events and play online casino games using cryptocurrency. Founded in Australia in 2017, the company has expanded into the UK and Europe but remains illegal in the US. Despite this, Stake’s ads dominate Platform X, violating the platform’s own rules that prohibit the promotion of foreign casinos.
Promotion Tactics and Controversies
Mass Advertising Through Meme Accounts
Many accounts include Stake mentions in their bios, indicating partnerships. Even after such accounts are banned by Platform X’s moderators, new ones quickly appear, continuing the advertising cycle.
Celebrities in Promotions
A recent example featured rapper Drake in a video with the Stake website open on his laptop. He later posted a photo wearing a T-shirt with the casino’s logo, confirming the paid collaboration.
Scandal in the UK
In 2025, Stake was forced to exit the UK market following an investigation triggered by an ad featuring a porn actress. Local regulators deemed the company’s promotional methods aggressive and in violation of advertising standards.
Platform X’s Issues and Administrative Response
The problem isn’t just Stake’s advertising but the broader state of Platform X itself. With the introduction of Twitter Blue, where any user can purchase a verification checkmark, meme accounts with paid badges gain wider reach. This has enabled spam accounts to promote Stake’s ads, reaching thousands of users.
Elon Musk’s Response
Elon Musk publicly condemned the use of fake accounts for promoting paid schemes:
“Manipulating the platform by purchasing high-follower accounts to push hidden ads will lead to immediate bans and potential legal action,” he posted on X.
However, despite frequent bans, new accounts keep emerging.
Why This Is a Problem for Users
- Violation of Platform Rules: Stake continues to advertise despite bans on foreign casino promotions.
- Lower Content Quality: Users face a flood of repetitive posts and memes disguised as regular content.
- Security Risks: Some accounts mask ads as viral posts, potentially misleading users.
Conclusion
The Stake situation on Platform X highlights how weak content moderation can lead to the dominance of questionable advertising. While the platform’s administration struggles with the fallout, users continue to encounter an endless stream of intrusive crypto casino posts. This not only frustrates users but also raises concerns about the platform’s safety and integrity.