Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham, is renowned for his musical talents and business ventures. In , he made headlines by announcing his partnership with Stake Casino. One of the most noticeable effects of this collaboration was the increased visibility of this Bitcoin casino.

His posts and mentions of Stake Casino on platforms like Instagram and Twitter generated immense interest, driving a surge of new users. This stake in the casino was seen as bold, as it tied his name and reputation to the platform.

Consequently, it communicated that Stake Casino was legitimate and reputable. Stake Casino has strived to maintain high trust and credibility since its inception. Below are some features available on these Bitcoin-accepting casinos to ascertain their legitimacy. Transparency: This Bitcoin casino provides comprehensive information about its operations on its website, including its ownership and licensing details.

This transparency is a positive sign of legitimacy. Security Measures: The casino employs state-of-the-art security protocols to safeguard player data and funds. This includes encryption technology and cold storage for cryptocurrencies, enhancing overall security. Licensing and Regulation: Stake Casino operates under the laws of Curacao, a jurisdiction known for its stringent regulatory standards for online gambling operators.

Many of the sites are blocked or re-routed if you try to access them from this country. For example, going on Stake.

com takes you to their UK site. This regulated branch of their casino does not accept cryptocurrencies, and, unlike their main site, it enforces safety measures , such as wager caps and time limits for gamblers in Britain.

com has not been found to have broken any UK laws. I've found evidence an online loophole is being exploited that means some streamers may be breaking the law in the UK and there are questions over whether casinos are doing enough to monitor this issue.

British streamer, Joe, claims he was given instructions by the casino that was sponsoring him on how to bypass measures designed to prevent users in the UK accessing the site. Richard Williams explains what the law says about this.

Williams adds if a streamer with a UK audience publicises this software as a way to access these off-limit sites, they could be seen as advertising unlawful gambling which is also an offence. BEING GODZILLA. The content creators are openly promoting this software - what of the casinos?

I made working accounts on four sites. I was surprised to find three of them required no address or accepted a UK one.

One of the regions where the website is accessible is Japan. I was able to make an account using my UK driving licence and, amazingly, put my address as that of a Godzilla statue in Tokyo.

I had to provide ID and used my UK driving licence. Within minutes my account was active and theoretically I could have started gambling. One hour later the account was blocked , seemingly because of my photo identification.

They say: "It is not possible to gamble on Stake. com from the UK" and they have industry-leading requirements and tools in place, including, they say, to monitor the use of the software we tested.

They added: "In this case, a fraudulent attempt to circumvent our KYC [Know Your Customer identification measures] procedures failed and the account was suspended, as it should be, showing that our procedures are effective and compliant with industry standard.

com has been visited more than 80, times from UK devices in August alone, according to figures provided to Sky News from SimilarWeb. And worldwide, more people have visited Stake. com this year than many major UK gambling sites — with the UK the largest gambling market in Europe and the fifth-largest in the world.

Crypto casino Stake. com had more visits than six of the UK's biggest betting sites. The chart shows worldwide hits to the websites of comparable audience size between January and August this year. In comparison, Bet recorded more than 1.

The figures were also provided to Sky News from SimilarWeb. I filed a Freedom of Information request with the Gambling Commission and found the number of complaints submitted to the regulator regarding crypto gambling websites has increased from eight to Will Prochaska works for Gambling With Lives, a charity that supports families bereaved by gambling-related suicide.

He also branded Stake. A SPIRAL OF ADDICTION. Internet celebrity, HasanAbi, thinks that streamers should also take some responsibility for promoting this type of activity. Meanwhile, streamer David is still struggling with the spiral of his addiction and has a stark warning to people either side of the screen:.

That's where the real danger comes in. Be careful. We are currently investigating and will act swiftly on any contravention of our terms. com, offers a fully regulated, fun and interactive gambling experience.

We have received no enquiries from the Gambling Commission in relation to this broadcast. British streame r Haddzy told Sky News he never played on Stake in the UK and uses the site legally from Malta. He added: "I cannot control who sees and or watches the content " but that he is working to make sure the right content is only seen by the right people.

I do my best to do everything by the book and within regulations. Other streamers, Kick, and the teams sponsored by Stake did not comment when approached for a response. And what about Drake? The most famous face of crypto casinos. The questions facing him are the same as those facing the whole industry:.

There are a lot of unknowns. Is it true he struck a multi-million deal with the casino? What does he think about issues of addiction affecting his fellow streamers and their viewers? For any issues related to suicide or mental health contact the Samaritans for help on or email jo samaritans.

org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 TALK. Writing and research: Sanya Burgess, digital investigations journalist. Senior producer and video editor: Mickey Carroll.

Design and illustrations: Arianne Cantwell, designer, and Rebecca Hendin, illustrator. Editors: Chris Howard, editor, Data and Forensics, Serena Kutchinsky, assistant editor, Premium Content, Natasha Muktarsingh, assistant editor, Data and Forensics.

Photos and videos: Haddzy, xQc, Moe TV, Trainwreck, Classybeef, Twitch, Kick. com Stake December 17, Nice one for that Drake, thank you very much for that. But thank you very much really appreciate that, lad. Nice one. For those not in the know, for a good while there was a habit of Drake publicly endorsing an athlete, either through a post on social media or a picture, only for them to then underperform.

This was made even worse when Drake would show his fans who he was betting on, resulting in many rejoicings saying they knew they would win if they bet on the other athlete. Please gamble responsibly. Topics: Celebrity , Drake , Money. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories , we're happy to send you some reminders Click ' OK ' then ' Allow ' to enable notifications.

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After the pair won, Drake received a payout of a whopping $3,, and shared his betting slip to his social media with the caption: “A RAP superstar Drake enjoys the thrill of high stake bets on sports events and casinos, and has risked nearly £1BILLION in the last year Drake lost another £, betting on Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul, as well as £, on the World Cup final and £MILLION on one UFC fight

Drake gambling - According to blooket.info, Drake has totaled a staggering $ million in bet losses. That might seem like a lot, but overall, Drake has After the pair won, Drake received a payout of a whopping $3,, and shared his betting slip to his social media with the caption: “A RAP superstar Drake enjoys the thrill of high stake bets on sports events and casinos, and has risked nearly £1BILLION in the last year Drake lost another £, betting on Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul, as well as £, on the World Cup final and £MILLION on one UFC fight

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As one of the biggest stars in the world, it is still a wonder why Drake continues to gamble. And yet the rap sensation has netted some massive winnings.

Now, if you had a million dollars would you go to Vegas and put everything on red? Or more realistically, would you whip out your phone and put down some green on a winner for a major sporting event. Well, if you are Drake - who is currently trending after he responded to an X-rated video allegedly of himself - that is exactly what you do, and do regularly.

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