New Jersey Suit Targets Drake, Adin Ross, DJ Akademiks and Stake Over Alleged Illegal Gambling

Overview

• Jason Nufio filed the lawsuit in New Jersey on Wednesday, naming Drake, Adin Ross, DJ Akademiks, and Stake.us on illegal gambling and racketeering claims.
• Nufio says he lost money on Stake and alleges the stars promoted the site without disclosing paid deals, and he seeks to recover his losses.
• The complaint claims Stake’s virtual “gold coins” were used to hide real-money wagering by making the gambling look like token play.
• The filing adds fresh detail by alleging Stake financed inflated streaming numbers for Drake, with DJ Akademiks aiding through bot networks and receiving tips through Stake.
• The suit builds on similar cases in Missouri, New Mexico, and Virginia and cites New Jersey’s August 2025 law banning sweepstakes casinos, while the defendants have previously denied the allegations.