"Skillz is pleased with the jury's verdict and the actual damages award of $420 million in our litigation against Papaya Gaming. Skillz proved at trial that Papaya used bots in its games, which is the issue at the core of Skillz's claims around false advertising, deceptive trade practices and transparency in the skill-based gaming industry."
"The jury ruled in favor of Skillz on all its claims. Actual damages will be $420 million, as well as advisory suggestions of profits disgorgement of $719 million and cost-saving disgorgement of $652 million."
Skillz secured a $420 million jury verdict against Papaya for using bots to mislead players in human-only multiplayer games. This case follows a similar lawsuit against Avia Games, where Skillz won $40 million for comparable allegations. Skillz's statement emphasized the importance of transparency and integrity in the skill-based gaming industry, highlighting the fraudulent practices of Papaya. The jury ruled in favor of Skillz on all claims, with potential additional financial penalties suggested by the judge.
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