400$ million is a decent amount of money, but not the end of the world for the biggest crypto casino around. I wouldn't say something would have to be sacrificed in case they have to pay the indemnity, rather it would have to temporarily delayed, because the flux of new income must cover the losses in a while.
However, you are right: there are different possible outcomes for this lawsuit yet. Stake can win, lose or a middle term agreement can be reached by both parts. Usually the initial asked amount by the accuser doesn't remain the same by the end of the cause.
400$ million settlement would be a big blow to the company. In fact, it could lead to bankruptcy because if the news of the loss of case spread people would be forced to start withdrawing their deposits because of fear of not being able to get their money back. Also, customers' trust in the company would reduce because customers would assume that they are heading towards bankruptcy. Therefore the belief that there would be an influx of new income might not be the real case.
It's probably going to end up with a negotiation and hopefully a better deal. I think this won't really reach a bitter end. Of course, the case has already been filed and the parties would definitely be defending each other in the court, but as always, the court would encourage the two parties to find a better way out, a way to sort this out that wouldn't really strain everything. After all, they are not just business partners. They are friends who have got a long way back.
The parties involved are close friends and former business partners. I am not sure Christopher Freeman who is claiming he conceived the idea of a crypto gaming company has any legal document to back up his claim that he was edged out. This is because he was a partner at Primedice but Stake was a new firm and he was not involved in the formation of the new company. He might get a favorable judgment in his claim that he was shut out of Primedice but his claim against stake might not see the light of the day. However, it would be generous if Tehrani and Craven drop a few million on their former friends who might be going through financial challenges instead of spending it on luxuries.