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UPDATE:
- The Slotomania Casino Gaming Apps Class Action Settlement was granted final approval Feb. 11, 2021.
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Consumers who played certain casino gaming apps may be able to take part in a $38 million settlement with app makers Playtika Ltd. and Caesars Interactive Entertainment LLC.
Individuals who played Slotomania, House of Fun, Caesars Casino/Caesars Slots and/or Vegas Downtown Slots while in the state of Washington may be able to take part. Class Members must have played the games on or before Aug. 31, 2020.
A Washington resident filed a class action lawsuit against Playtika and Caesars Interactive Entertainment alleging the companies had violated state gaming laws with their casino gaming apps. Specifically, the plaintiff contended the companies proffered “free-to-play” games, then made huge profits from in-app purchases on coins for the games.
The complaint claimed the casino gaming apps used the same psychological triggers as a regular casino — random chances of receiving small rewards, triggering feelings of pleasure that can turn into addiction. The class action lawsuit also pointed out that, as with physical casinos, the majority of the profits from the games are derived from a small number of individual players.
“These ‘whales,’ as they’re known in casino parlance, account for just ‘0.15% of players’ but provide “over 50% of mobile game revenue,’” the complaint noted.
The plaintiff also alleged the casino gaming apps, while free to start, were far more likely to result in consumers purchasing coins or tokens via in-app purchases, according to recent research.
The class action lawsuit argued the casino gaming apps were “games of chance” under Washington state law. They require no skill, the complaint noted, just a player continuing to spin or trigger a bet; the player’s device and Playtika’s servers communicate the outcome of the play.
According to the plaintiff, such games of chance are restricted under state law. The plaintiff claimed the companies should not have been able to provide the games to those in Washington as a result.
Playtika and Caesars Interactive Entertainment admitted no liability, but agreed to pay $38 million to end the litigation.
Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members can claim a partial reimbursement for in-app purchases they made for any of the following casino gaming apps: Slotomania, House of Fun, Caesars Casino/Caesars Slots, and/or Vegas Downtown Slots.
In addition, Playtika has agreed to provide resources regarding video game behavior disorders within its apps and a way for players to ban themselves from the casino gaming apps.
Further, the apps will now allow individuals to keep playing without making any in-app purchases.
“Based on their comprehensive examination and evaluation of the law and facts relating to the matters at issue, Class Counsel have concluded that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair, reasonable, and adequate,” the settlement agreement states.
Each Class Member’s class action rebate will be determined using an escalating marginal recovery formula that takes into account the amount of money the individual spent on in-app purchases.
Class Members who spent less than $1,000 will receive a 10% recovery rate, while those who spent over $100,000 will receive a 60% recovery rate. An estimated recovery tool is available on the settlement website. Each award will also depend on the total number of claims made.
To make a claim, Class Members complete a claim form online or print and submit a paper copy by mail. Claim forms are due by Jan. 4, 2021.
The deadline to opt out of or object to the class action settlement is also Jan 4, 2021. The final hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who played any of the following games while in the state of Washington on or before Aug. 31, 2020, may be able to take part:
- Slotomania
- House of Fun
- Caesars Casino/Caesars Slots, and/or
- Vegas Downtown Slots
Potential Award
Varies.
- Each Class Member’s award will depend on the total number of purchases they made in the casino gaming apps as well as the total number of claims made.
- An estimated recovery tool is available on the settlement website.
Proof of Purchase
Claim ID or User ID associated with the gaming app.
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
01/04/2021
Case Name
Sean Wilson v. Playtika Ltd., et al., Case No. 3:18-cv-05277-RBL, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Final Hearing
02/11/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Wilson v Playtika, LTD
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 190
Warminster, PA 18974-0190
1-844-412-1946
Class Counsel
Jay Edelson
Rafey Balabanian
Todd Logan
Alexander G. Tievsky
Brandt Silver-Korn
EDELSON PC
Defense Counsel
PAUL HASTINGS LLP
MAYER BROWN LLP
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173 thoughts onSlotomania, House of Fun Casino Gaming Apps Class Action Settlement
Seeing this well after lawsuit (1/19/23). Spent some time playing with my eyes glued, GLUED, to my total and when applicable, to the number of free spins won. They are still cheating people. I watched some wins showing up in my total. Some did not. I watched free spins won being posted and in some cases, not being posted. It just amazed me that they would cheat players out of winnings and free spins. From spring of last year, I have documentation (screen shots, mine and theirs) showing that my screen shots differ from their documentation. Since their computers adjust my coins and spins, why would my screen shot show I had “X” number of spins, while theirs showed I had “Y” number. They ignored my repeated requests to answer how they could differ. This company somehow manages to continue to cheat its players.
I don’t know why I didn’t hear about this. This company has been ripping me off for years on a daily basis. The game has gotten worse since you started this lawsuit I think they have a new owners they make it so you can’t even play the game without purchasing and ads that pop up one after the next about buying coins or some other dumb thing I’ve spent thousands and thousands of dollars on this game. They are a bunch of thieves and someone needs to start another investigation on it it’s worse than ever. Trust me they’re getting their money back and more.
Has anyone received a 1099? I called the administrator and she was vague about whether they sent one out or not. Just kept referring me to my own tax person.
Henry, I have not received a 1099 either. What recourse do we have?
Henry, just talked to someone at the Administers phone number. He actually found my name and phone number is the records and has forwarded my question to someone on the team to give me a call. Will let you know what happens next.
Thank you. I don’t think they will send a 1099. Our responsibility to report income. My confusion is do we use a separate form to report. We file married, joint and do the standard deduction. I don’t want to have to pay taxes on money that is reimbursing for losses. Not sure if should claim at all. ?♀️
My cpa said it was a rebate not income.
Thanks Lisa🤗🤗did your CPA suggest claiming on your taxes as a rebate with documentation?
Also, mine was over $10,000 deposit into my bank
I got my 2nd payment today. It was 22.5% of my first payment.
I have not received any notice or refund. Did they send you a email update or just received payment. Thanks
Have you received a 1099 or know if we will be getting one?
I emailed them and got this reply this morning:
Thank you for contacting us regarding Wilson v Playtika. Final determinations for challenges were made by the Judge on October 4, 2021. The payment date for all challenges have yet to be determined. Additional payments will be considered after ALL initial payment for claims including challenges have been paid.
Thank you Kayla. That was very good of you to pass the information on. Don’t forget that they are at the mercy of the court and legal system so there’s really no blame placing. It is what it is.
I received a payment today via Venmo
I received payment via PayPal today as well. A little less than a third of first payment.
I got PayPal payment today. A little less than a 3rd of the first payment.
Got the deposit too! Around a third of original. Thank you Top Class Action for introducing us and thank you Administrators for doing what I thought a nearly impossible job!!!
Thank you. Not sure why but I don’t see those on my iPhone. I thank you very much though
I have an iPhone too but if you turn your phone sideways it will load the full message/screen.
Has anyone heard anything about the next payout this fall
I believe we won’t hear anything until after 10/4/21, so Monday.
Have you heard anything yet
I called yesterday all the person who answered my call said was sometime this month
Thanks! For the update.
Has anyone heard anything yet!
If anyone hears anything or gets their Direct Deposit, please post. I’ll do the same of course
Cathy,
Whatever your message was below Courtney’s note does not show up (at least on cell phones. It’s all to the right of the page showing first letter of each sentence. Just thought you should know in case you have any updates. Thank you!
Tracy H
How come we got another payout? Did you get one already?
I did not get a email nor a check so they send whoever they want to send a check to, Caused they started sending them checks out last week, if anyone was going get one they would have gotten by now.
I wrote them and they said they never got my mail in claim form
From November. Something isn’t right. It seems a. Lot of people did they paid? I even had a claim ID