Online game gambling class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Destiny Kennedy filed a class action lawsuit against VGW Holdings Limited, VGW Malta Limited, VGW Luckyland Inc. and VGW GP Limited.
- Why: Kennedy claims VGW is violating Georgia law by operating and marketing internet gambling websites Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots in the state.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in Georgia federal court.
An online social casino and poker game developer unlawfully operates and markets its internet gambling websites within the state of Georgia, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff Destiny Kennedy’s class action lawsuit claims VGW Holdings Limited and its subsidiary companies violate Georgia Law by operating casino games on the websites Chumba, Luckyland and Global Poker.
“Plaintiff lost approximately $1,150, playing the casino games of chance that are promoted and operated by VGW on these internet websites,” the online gambling class action says.
Kennedy seeks to represent a class of Georgia consumers who suffered losses of money on Chumba Casino, Global Poker, or LuckyLand Slots and VGW during the applicable limitations period.
Game operator misrepresents gambling websites as ‘just for fun,” class action claims
Kennedy argues VGW represents to Georgia citizens that the websites they operate are “just for fun gameplay” when, in reality, the sites are internet gambling casinos “where Georgia citizens and other customers and consumers wager and lose real money.”
“VGW proactively defrauds Georgia citizens because VGW advertises that its operations are legitimate and legal when, in reality, VGW knowingly and willfully operates what constitutes an illegal gambling enterprise,” the online gambling class action says.
Kennedy claims VGW is guilty of violating Georgia Code § 13-8-3. She demands a jury trial and requests an award of monetary relief for herself and all class members.
A group of consumers filed a separate class action lawsuit against Roblox Corp., Satozuki Ltd., Studs Entertainment and RBLXWild Entertainment earlier this year over claims the companies worked together to allow minors to gamble online using in-game Robux currency.
Have you lost money on Chumba Casino, Global Poker or LuckyLand Slots? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiff is represented by Barry Williams.
The Online game gambling class action lawsuit is Kennedy, et al. v. VGW Holdings Limited, et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-02184, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
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They are crooks & if you complain they will make sure you get nothing or lock your account up.
Yes please please add Jasmine My name is Jasmine I recently lost 12,000 on chumba I’ve lost several several thousand on chumba probably somewhere in the 60 to $80,000 range and that’s in the last year alone I do have documentation and proof of all I’ve lost
The way these casinos work in pretty sure is legal, you buy “gold coins” and in turn get “Sweeps coins” or real money for “free”. I love chunba and luckland and VGW and I think if you have lost money to these websites it’s b cause you knowingly played through the money and deposited more money. I think if someone has deposited more then ONE time then that is their own fault for any losses. After the first time depositing you can’t tell me you didn’t know you were technically gambling. I hope this case gets dismissed. Don’t be sore losers. Don’t gamble if you don’t want to lose money. That’s how gambling works, don’t take it out of the casinos cuz you didn’t win any money. Most players love the casinos cuz the games are fun and unique And I have lost a lot yes but I have also won a lot both I take full responsibility for all my losses and my wins.
You should’ve quit playing many thousands ago unless you’ve been winning big also
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I have lost A LOT of money on these games. Please add me if possible.
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I have lost a lot of money on these site I live in Washington DC please help
I’ve lost thousands on global poker luckyland chum a and the lot.
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My ex-husband stole thousands of dollars from me & gambled it all away on these sites. Can I sue for that? Lol