"This case is about the promotion and operation of an illegal offshore gambling platform, Stake.com, to target and acquire minor users, including Plaintiff."
"The suit says gambling damaged school performance, strained family relationships and disrupted the start of adult life."
"The filing says the plaintiff was unable to study or concentrate through high school because gambling was 'the only thing that felt fun.'"
"Coinbase is described as a central payment bridge that allegedly let customers turn dollars into cryptocurrency and send funds to offshore gambling accounts."
John Doe filed a lawsuit against Stake.com, Stake.us, and Coinbase in New York, claiming they facilitated illegal online gambling while he was underage. He began using these platforms at ages 13 to 19, leading to significant financial and emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges that gambling negatively impacted his education and family relationships. It also accuses the defendants of targeting minors through marketing strategies, including celebrity endorsements and influencer promotions, while Coinbase allegedly enabled transactions to offshore gambling accounts.
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