A jury in Washington has ruled against High 5 Games, marking the first class action verdict against an online social casino operator. The decision follows previous settlements in the sector, which have totalled over $650m.
– A jury awarded $24.9m in damages to Washington state consumers who lost money playing High 5’s online casino games
– A prior court ruling classified High 5 Games’ social casino products as illegal gambling under Washington law
– Evidence presented in court alleged High 5 targeted high-spending users, including players with gambling addictions
A Washington state jury has ruled against High 5 Games, ordering the company to pay $24.9m in damages to players in the state. The lawsuit, which alleged that High 5 operated illegal gambling games, follows a court ruling last year that found its social casino model violated Washington gambling laws.
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