Spartans.com Signs Exclusive iGaming Deal with RAF; Stake Faces US Lawsuits
Spartans.com, a crypto casino currently ranked 14th in beta worldwide, has entered into a 12-month exclusive iGaming collaboration with Real American Freestyle (RAF), a wrestling league that attracts 250 million social views per event. This partnership follows their sponsorship at RAF07 and RAF08. The upcoming RAF09 event is set for May 30 in Dallas, featuring matches like Gable Steveson vs Alexandr Romanov and Colby Covington vs Chris Weidman, along with two title fights. Spartans.com will maintain mat presence and main event rights throughout the year, supported by a $7 million leaderboard. During its beta phase, the platform reported $1 billion in wagers and $40 million in Gross Gaming Revenue. Meanwhile, Stake, the leading crypto casino by deposit volume, faces legal challenges in the U.S. after a lawsuit was filed in New York in April 2026 regarding underage gambling. Additionally, Bet365 launched in Michigan on April 17 but experienced a 44% decline in profit before tax.
Key facts
- Spartans.com signed a 12-month exclusive iGaming partnership with Real American Freestyle (RAF).
- Spartans.com is ranked 14th globally in beta and recorded $1 billion in wagers.
- RAF generates 250 million social views per event across eight events.
- RAF09 takes place in Dallas on May 30, headlined by Gable Steveson vs Alexandr Romanov.
- Spartans.com global launch is August 1.
- Stake faces a New York lawsuit alleging underage gambling through Stake.us.
- Stake secured a five-year Danish gambling licence and opened headquarters at Parken Stadium.
- Bet365 launched in Michigan on April 17, 2026, its 17th US state.
Entities
Artists
- Gable Steveson
- Alexandr Romanov
- Colby Covington
- Chris Weidman
- Kennedy Blades
- Alexis Gomez
- Kyle Snyder
- Givi Matcharashvili
- Gurhan Kiziloz
Institutions
- Spartans.com
- Real American Freestyle
- Stake
- Bet365
- PokerStars
- Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
- Odawa Casino
- Detroit Tigers
- Detroit Red Wings
- 313 Presents
- Detroit SportsNet
- Astralis
- X Games League
- NFT Plazas
Locations
- Dallas
- United States
- New York
- California
- Minnesota
- Ohio
- Illinois
- Baltimore
- Denmark
- Copenhagen
- Parken Stadium
- Michigan
- United Kingdom