“Based on their comprehensive examination and evaluation of the law and facts relating to the matters at issue, Class Counsel have concluded that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are fair, reasonable, and adequate to resolve the alleged claims of the Settlement Class and that it is in the best interests of the Settlement Class Members to settle,” the settlement agreement states.Ĭlass Members can claim a cash award, the total amount depending on the total dollar amount of in-app game purchases they made, whether their claim is subject to an arbitration provision and the total number of valid claims filed in the settlement. Further, players will be able to keep playing the games for free, without needing to purchase additional chips, under the terms of the agreement. It will also offer an option for users to exclude themselves from the game. In addition, the app developer has agreed to include resources for Washington residents regarding video game disorders within its apps. Huuuge Casino denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $6.5 million in a settlement agreement to end the class action lawsuit. Additionally, the company added a pop-up window requiring players to agree to arbitration as the class action lawsuit was pending.
Huuuge attempted to send the class action lawsuit to arbitration, but was denied by a federal court judge.