Gambling

Jury Awards $25 Million to Gamers in Landmark Case Against Mobile App Developer for Exploiting Gambling Addictions

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Washington, D.C. — A federal jury in Washington awarded close to $25 million in damages on Friday, finding that High 5 Games, a developer of social casino-style mobile applications, specifically targeted individuals identified as gambling addicts. These users, often referred to in the industry as “whales,” were found to have been harmed by the company’s aggressive marketing strategies. The class-action lawsuit, representing a group of plaintiffs who used the company’s various gaming platforms, argued that High 5 Games designed its products to lure and retain high-spending players with a propensity for gambling. The lawsuit underscored … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $25 Million to Players Over Illegal Gambling in High 5 Casino Mobile Apps

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Seattle, WA – A federal jury in Washington state handed down a nearly $25 million award to a class of players who claimed they suffered injuries from participating in two mobile gaming apps, High 5 Casino and High 5 Vegas. This legal decision underscores ongoing tensions between social casino-style applications and state gambling laws. Previously, a U.S. District Court judge found that these apps constituted illegal gambling under Washington state law, a conclusion that aligns with a broader interpretation of what constitutes “gambling” within the state. This interpretation includes not only traditional betting but also … Read more

Jury Awards $25 Million to Players in Landmark Case Against Game Developer for Targeting Gambling Addicts

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Washington, D.C. — In a landmark decision on Friday, a federal jury in Washington awarded approximately $25 million in damages to a class of players who sued game developer High 5 Games. The lawsuit accused the company of specifically designing its social casino-style mobile apps to exploit gambling addicts, whom the plaintiffs claim were deliberately targeted as major revenue sources, often referred to colloquially in the gaming industry as “whales.” The plaintiffs, consisting of individuals from various backgrounds, alleged that the company’s tactics not only violated multiple consumer protection laws but also directly led to … Read more

Top Supreme Court Attorney Indicted: Tax Evasion, Fraudulent Returns, and Intricate Love and Gambling Web Unveiled

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Chevy Chase, Md. — Renowned Supreme Court attorney Tom Goldstein, known for his influential role in legal circles and as the founder of SCOTUSblog, faces serious legal challenges of his own following a recent indictment. Federal prosecutors have charged Goldstein with multiple counts of tax evasion, fraudulent activities on mortgage applications, and other financial misconducts tied to his high-stakes poker involvement. The charges stem from a Maryland federal court’s 22-count grand jury indictment, which portrays Goldstein not only as a leading legal mind but as a gambler who played in high-stakes games globally. It is … Read more