Benesch White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance Chair Marisa Darden was featured on Good Morning America weighing in on a new class action lawsuit filed in Missouri against rap artist Aubrey “Drake” Graham, influencer Adin Ross and the online casino Stake.
The lawsuit, Killham v. Sweepsteaks Limited, Adin Ross & Aubrey Drake Graham (Jackson County, Missouri, Case No. 2516-CV35089), alleges violations of Missouri gambling laws and claims that Stake operates an unlicensed online casino disguised as a “social casino.” The suit further accuses the defendants of misleading consumers, particularly young fans, through celebrity-driven marketing campaigns that glamorize gambling.
In the GMA segment, Marisa provided legal insight into the case, noting:
“The civil complaint here is for violations of Missouri gambling law and other typical civil remedies that may or may not be influenced by how many people have access to it or how Drake goes about advertising the product.”
The feature highlighted Marisa’s perspective on the broader implications of celebrity and influencer liability in online gambling and digital advertising.
This high-profile media appearance reflects the firm’s continued role as a trusted authority on complex litigation and emerging regulatory issues in the entertainment, technology and digital gaming spaces.