Trump Posts Image Featuring Stake Logo as Platform Lacks US Licence

U.S. President Donald Trump has been seen promoting offshore bookmaker Stake after the operator’s logo appeared in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

The post featured an AI-generated image showing Trump alongside Dana White in front of the White House, with an octagon set up on the lawn.

The caption “Soon” referred to an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled for June 14 at the presidential residence, billed as a large-scale show expected to attract thousands of spectators.

Stake’s logo was embedded directly into the visual. On social media and in several media outlets, the post has been interpreted as a form of promotion of the bookmaker by the president. The presence of the brand is likely linked to Stake’s partnership with the UFC, under which it is regularly integrated into events and promotional materials.

In addition to Stake, the image also featured the FREAK brand — a social media account focused on MMA content, including fight clips, highlights and memes, which has also been associated with promoting the operator.

Notably, Stake does not hold a licence to offer gambling services in any U.S. state. Moreover, the company is facing lawsuits in several jurisdictions, with claimants alleging that the platform effectively provides access to online casino and betting services without proper authorisation. Similar claims have also been brought against promoters of the service, including Drake and Adin Ross, who have been accused of promoting an unlicensed gambling product.