US court approves ‘social casino’ $415 million class settlement

A US judge on Thursday approved a $415 million class-action settlement resolving claims that online gaming companies DoubleDown Interactive LLC and International Game Technology PLC violated Washington state gambling laws and consumer protection provisions.

In his ruling, US 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.

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.