Stake.US Accused of Illegal Online Gambling: What’s Happening with the “Social Casino”
New Lawsuit in Illinois
The platform Stake.US has once again found itself at the center of a scandal: a second class action lawsuit has been filed against it in 2025. This time in the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff, local resident Brayden Urdan, claims that Stake.US is essentially a copy of the crypto casino Stake.com, disguised as a “social casino.”
What Stake.US Calls a “Social Casino”
Stake.US uses a dual currency system, offering users so-called “free” tokens. However, players also have the option to purchase additional coins with real money. According to the plaintiffs, this is nothing more than a tactic to circumvent gambling laws.
Key Allegations
- Stake.US allegedly operates as a cash-equivalent casino, despite being marketed as “free.”
- The platform shares its marketing strategy with Stake.com, including the involvement of the same celebrities — rapper Drake and MMA fighter Israel Adesanya.
- According to the plaintiffs, such advertising masks the risks and normalizes gambling, creating a false sense of trust among users.
A Repeating Pattern
This is the second lawsuit against Stake.US in 2025. A similar case was previously filed in California, where plaintiff Dennis Boyle also accused the platform of illegally facilitating gambling through a “social casino” scheme.
Stake.com and Stake.US: Where’s the Line?
Both Stake.com and Stake.US actively promote their platforms through the same channels, advertising, and partnerships with sports and entertainment celebrities.
According to the plaintiffs, this confirms that Stake.US is not an independent project, but rather a rebranded version of Stake.com, operating under the same rules but without legal recognition.