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Drake to Give Away Portion of Gambling Winnings in Livestream Event

Musician and renowned gambler Drake is giving away 10% of his winnings to one lucky viewer during a three-day livestreamed event

Rapper and renowned gambler is giving away a portion of his gambling winnings in livestream event.
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  • Drake is concluding his challenging gambling year with a special three-night livestream event, where he plans to share 10% of his winnings with one lucky fan.
  • This initiative highlights his ongoing partnership with crypto-gaming platform Stake, attracting national attention among online gambling communities in the US.

Drake announced a three-night livestream from Dec. 21 to 23 on Kick, dedicated to sharing 10% of his gambling winnings with one fan.

The event is tied to his association with Stake, a crypto-gaming platform.

Throughout 2025, Drake publicly shared high-stakes bets and losses, including a notable $200,000 wager on Jake Paul and a $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner. Despite tough losses, Drake’s livestream aims to end his “roughest gambling year” on a positive note by engaging fans live and offering a substantial giveaway.

Some worry about effect on vulnerable gamblers

The rapper’s ongoing public gambling activity has sparked significant discussion about risk and responsible gambling within the online betting community.

This event spotlights the intersection of celebrity influence and crypto-based online gambling. Drake’s livestream promotes Stake but also brings scrutiny, especially since Stake faces class-action lawsuits alleging illegal operations and marketing that targets younger audiences.

Critics argue that Drake’s high-profile bets may normalize risky gambling behavior, potentially influencing vulnerable players.

For operators, this event signals the importance of compliance and responsible marketing, while players get a rare chance to win from a major celebrity’s earnings, adding excitement to the crypto gambling sector.

Based on reporting by Chavdar Vasilev for Casino Beats.

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Ian St. Clair is a lover of words, vocal or written. Naturally, that makes Ian a great communicator and leader. Ian is curious and driven, always looking to improve, and always welcomes a challenge. Ian is authentic, possesses high-level emotional intelligence, and knows just when to crack a joke. A University of Northern Colorado graduate, Ian is now an expert in the online gambling field in the US, where he's been for over five years. Ian also has over a decade of journalism experience covering college and professional athletics, as well as the symphony and theater. Ian's a lover of history, news, and bacon. Oh, and tacos.

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