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UPDATE 2:
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UPDATE:
- The Big Fish Casino Class Action Settlement was granted final approval Feb. 11, 2021.
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Big Fish Casino has agreed to resolve two class action lawsuits against it with a $155 million settlement deal. The settlement will provide cash payments of varying sizes depending on the amount spent on in-app purchases.
The settlement benefits individuals who played Big Fish Casino, Jackpot Magic Slots or Epic Diamond Slots on or before Aug. 31, 2020.
Plaintiffs in the Big Fish Casino class action lawsuits claimed the online game platform counts as illegal gambling due to the nature of the games. Through in-app purchases, users allegedly wager real money on these games.
According to the plaintiffs, these games therefore violate Washington gambling laws.
“Defendants’ online gambling games are illegal gambling games because they are online games at which players wager things of value (the chips) and by an element of chance (e.g., by spinning an online slot machine) are able to obtain additional entertainment and extend gameplay (by winning additional chips),” the Big Fish Casino class action lawsuit argued.
One plaintiff, Manasa Thimmegowda, said she started playing Big Fish Casino games in November 2017. Since then, she allegedly has lost more than $3,000 through in-app purchases.
Thimmegowda’s experience is allegedly not unique.
She argued that Big Fish Casino has taken advantage of thousands of consumers through the same illegal gambling scheme. In fact, in 2017, free-to-play “gambling” games allegedly generated more than $3.8 billion in profits for the operator.
The plaintiff said these profits are mostly gained through in-app purchases.
“By operating Big Fish Casino and other similar online gambling games, Defendants have violated Washington law and illegally profited from tens of thousands of consumers,” Thimmegowda argued in her Big Fish Casino class action lawsuit.
Big Fish Casino has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against them in a $155 million settlement. The deal ensures plaintiffs and Class Members can recover compensation while also avoiding the costs and risks of a trial for all involved parties.
The settlement deal provides cash payments depending on the amount spent on Big Fish Casino games. Settlements may vary from $7.50 to $100,000, depending on how much each Class Member spent and the number of claims filed with the settlement administrator.
The settlement website features an estimated recovery tool to give Class Members an idea of how much they may receive.
In order to benefit from the Big Fish Casino class action settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim from by Jan. 4, 2021. No proof of purchase is required to benefit from the settlement, but Class Members may be asked to provide information about their Big Fish Casino account (friend codes, email addresses, etc.).
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 4, 2021. The final approval hearing for the Big Fish Casino settlement is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who played Big Fish Casino, Jackpot Magic Slots or Epic Diamond Slots on or before Aug. 31, 2020.
Potential Award
Cash payments depending on the amount spent on Big Fish Casino games.
Settlements may vary from $7.50 to $100,000, depending on how much each Class Member spent and the number of claims filed with the settlement administrator. The settlement website features an estimated recovery tool to give Class Members an idea of how much they may receive.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
1/4/2021
Case Name
Cheryl Kater, et al. v. Churchill Downs Inc., et al., Case No. 2:15-cv-00612; and Manasa Thimmegowda, et al. v. Big Fish Games, et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-00199, both in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Final Hearing
2/11/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Big Fish Games Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Info@BigFishGamesSettlement.com
1-833-942-2822
Class Counsel
Jay Edelson
Rafey Balabanian
Todd Logan
Alexander G. Tievsky
Brandt Silver-Korn
EDELSON PC
Defense Counsel
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP
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I also recieved my deposit. Emprise Bank in Kansas at 6 am. I did recieve all emails. It is 27%. I hv enjoyed reading and txtng w/ everyone. If anyone decides to keep in touch please post it here. Very Thankful for the monies we recieved from this. Hv a Wonderfully Snowy Winter and Awesome Holidays w/ Your Loved Friends and Families!
Yes I got mine too thank God and thank u all for info posted may u all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas ❤️❤️
so i wonder if we will get a very small third check from the interest that was accumulated from this money that was sitting in the bank for additional days? payout date should have been 11/05 but wasn’t sent out until this morning 11/12 and i say this morning since the money was out of their bank and in our banks, just a thought.
I had $5k in my Wells Fargo account. The monthly interest was 9 cents! So I doubt whatever delay of a week occurred would result in much of anything for each of us.
Good morning. I received my second payment this morning (Woodforest bank). I didn’t get the last email they sent with the amount and I didn’t challenge the first payment.. It is about 27 percent of first payment.
Thank you to everyone who posted, made calls and kept all of us informed. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
East coast, 7am and bank with a CU. Payment hit my account this morning. Thank goodness it’s all over! Happy Holidays, and don’t let BF take your $$ back.
My payment came through with Chase bank! I’m so grateful! Thank you! Everyone be blessed and have a great Thanksgiving!
My payment came through at 2am i use netspend…it was 27% of 1st payment…no i didn’t challenge….they are coming folks
I bank with Chase as well and my ACH hit my bank this morning. Yay!! Finally it’s over. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Mine hit today. A bit over 27% of my first payment.
My deposit just hit my acct. I bank with chime and they make deposits available when they get them…it was 27.2% of my first payment. The money is coming y’all…glad this is over
I got an email in my Spam folder today. My 2nd payment is 27% of my 1st one. Payment sent on 11/10/21. It hasn’t hit my bank yet. I’m sure it’s coming soon. Relax everyone.
Got mine today and it’s the same percentage. Thanks again for the money BF. Happy holidays.
My CU posted transactions after midnight and no ACH was made. So makes no sense. Why say before the 11th when it doesn’t happen?
It is a federal holiday so it will not pots today. As per the generic email sent it stated that on or before the 11th it would be sent. So if not received tomorrow it would be Monday. I know we are all frustrated, the handling of not advising is what was going on until the complaints piled up in wrong. However, don’t stress yourself out. We have no control.
So today keep your mind busy and think about the scrumptious holiday treats you will either bake or indulge in and smile.
We all deserve that! Happy Holidays!
Did anyone else challenge and not get that money??
Yes. I challenged and got the same 27% that everyone else is getting. I sent an email to the administrator about it. If my status changed from DRP to Non-DRP, I should have gotten a bit more than the 27%. In fact, doing the math, I think I should have gotten about 75% of the first amount. Not sure what my recourse is but I did ask them.
Ok, same here. I sent them screenshots of all of my emails. There’s another person who went from drp to non drp and is in same boat as us. What a croc of nonsense
I’m in SWFL and just got email that it was sent yesterday, with the amount. It’s 27.2% of my 1st payment. Of course I bank with a Credit Union and it’s not there. So I expect tomorrow, could “possibly” be later today but I doubt it. So it’s coming ya’ll, we just gotta wait a little longer if we didn’t have it released today.
No email no deposit on east coast. This is ridiculous. Congratulations to all that got theirs
Make sure to check your spam/junk folder. Some people’s is going there instead of inbox.
Nothing in spam. It’s weird cause I got first email about the delay
Yep the hot first email about delay but no second email yesterday. Nothing pending for Ach. They did not follow what was legally agreed upon with the courts. I am not sure how they are getting away with this. Very unprofessional , it is pretty disgusting. I am not in a hurry for any money but wtf. We should have all been updated .
I’m sure all is fine, I’ve seen several people that already got their money that never got a email. There’s even people that got the 1st payment and didn’t get the email. I’d just watch for it in the morning as banks be closed today. Hopefully you see it then.
I have no email re; deposit amount either. I got the main email re; delay but not this one. I am thinking maybe it’s sent in alphabetical order. Just curious what last initials are for folks that did get the email? I am sure everything is fine and I expect if the $ is not there tomorrow, I will see it Monday but it would be comforting to get the email. (My last name starts with R)
My last name starts with a “B”. I got both emails yesterday and my $$ was in the bank this morning. Showed nothing pending yesterday!
My last name starts with a “B” and got both emails but no $$$ yet. I expect Monday but hope for tomorrow so I’m not disappointed.
Last name starts with S and I got mine. ?. They are dealing with thousands of claims. It will happen, not all at once.
Yay! 7:09pm Central Time and just got my ACH conf email with my amount. My bank makes funds available to me as soon as the ACH is initiated so they didn’t submit it today like the email says. Regardless, I’m happy it’s OTW.
Yeah I was a Lil upset when they said they put it in today cuz like u my bank would have made it available immediately after posting but I don’t see it in my account but definitely it will be there Friday so I’m good with that
Check your acct. I bank at a CU and the funds were posted this morning!! No holds so I don’t have to wait til Friday!! Yippee!!!! Good luck all!
I bank with a CU in SWFL and nothing yet, and they claim not to hold. Glad I wasn’t expecting it today. Grats to you though.
Well I didn’t get an email but I got a phone call from Angeion because I emailed them yesterday and they said it should be here by Friday due to tomorrow being a Holiday. $1,079 more than I expected.
So did u get more than 27% than your first payment?
My payment just posted to my acct. Finally!!!! I bank with CU. First payment 16,088 and second 5227.
I just don’t get how they figured this money my first payment was 17565 and nondrp and my second payment is only 4557 so wth?
Did you challenge ? Just asking because your second amount is more than 27% curious
Received email w/ payment info and it will be sent to bank today. I didnt send any emails to them so assuming everyone waiting for bank/cu deposits will recieve a email w/ personal info about amount and transaction info. I am receiving 27.1 % of 1st payment. Ty to all of you for the info posted!! It definitely helped me knowing I wasnt alone the past few days. Im sure we will post again w/ info on the 3rd small pymt. Thank You@@
I got a email but nothing about the amount in it, just about it not being deposit and will be prior to 11/11/2021.
Received my notice of distribution email at 9:05pm yesterday (Wednesday). The amount is 27.08% of my 1st payment. I bank with a CU in Florida and nothing in my account this morning. Hopefully will be there on Friday. Thankful for the communication. Good luck all, the end is near! Yay!
Just got an email from Notice of Distribution at 4:53 pm CT time that my funds are being distributed today…still nothing!
@Dee, where did the email come from, if you don’t mind me asking?
It just came from big fish settlement and it has the dollar amount that we are getting too
@Ronda, Thank you, Hopefully, I’ll get one soon, this has been just awful.
Check your spam file too cuz I just got it like 15 mins ago ET
Yes I just got an email saying what I got and it said it was done today so I’m sure it will be avail Friday morning yayyy
I haven’t gotten an email. Ugh !!! I’ll keep checking
got one too
no email for me and it’s 9:20ET ??
Me too got the email…amount and today’s date ..just got it at 8:22
Same. Also received a distribution notice for $2800. First payment was $10.400. Received it in my junk email.
Finally got my email! So at least I know it’ll be here by Friday! I actually got the 27.1%. What a blessing and a hassle at the same time. I’m so glad this will be over soon.
I’m so sick of the lies, they have told us, computer issues, death in the department, no back up files. I think it’s time to reach out to counsel again, I don’t have the information. I sent another email to them today, but of course, no response. This has become very annoying, the last ACH cutoff for today was 4:45pm EST. for same day processing, of course it could be on the 8pm file because they have been so slow but that puts us at Friday automatically unless you used a prepaid service.