Plaintiffs' lawyer Todd Logan at Edelson, the firm that was leading the case, on Friday said the firm's social-casino litigation overall has led to $651 million for clients and class members. Lasnik said seven class members opted out of the settlement, but there were no formal objections to the deal. Lawyers for International Game Technology did not immediately respond to a similar request. The class attorneys argued users were entitled to pursue their losses under a Washington state law.ĭoubleDown and its lawyers on Friday did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. Tens of thousands of class members "purchased and lost chips" by wagering at DoubleDown Casino, the plaintiffs' lawyers alleged. The lawsuit said consumers wager to acquire more chips that they otherwise would need to buy.
The games are free to play, but users pay for additional chips. They argued that the plaintiffs' claims "rest on novel and untested interpretations of Washington's gambling laws." International Game Technology, based in the U.K., and DoubleDown have denied any liability. Online consumers alleged "social casino" games developed by the defendants "constitute unlawful gambling under Washington's gambling laws." The settlement was the latest in a series of related cases. District Judge Robert Lasnik in Seattle federal court called the resolution "fair, reasonable, and adequate." He issued his final approval order after a hearing in the case, concluding more than four years of litigation. judge on Thursday approved a $415 million class-action settlement resolving claims that online gaming companies DoubleDown Interactive LLC and International Game Technology PLC (IGT.N) violated Washington state gambling laws and consumer protection provisions.
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