"We filed suit against several companies that illegally operate unlicensed gambling apps that have taken more than $225 million dollars from Washingtonians since 2020. They have repeatedly violated Washington law, engaged in deceptive practices, and even marketed themselves to... pic.twitter.com/EQI2QnDy19- Attorney General Nick Brown (@AGOWA) February 4, 2026"
""These companies repeatedly violated Washington law, engaged in deceptive practices, and fleeced Washingtonians out of hundreds of millions of dollars," Brown said. "It is especially troubling to see gambling apps targeting children.""
""players the Las Vegas experience at the palm of their hand.""
A lawsuit targets companies operating unlicensed gambling apps that have taken more than $225 million from Washington residents since 2020. Playtika and Aristocrat are named as primary companies and a total of 16 apps register roughly 150,000 monthly users. Players purchase virtual currency in apps such as Caesar's Casino Slots, World Series of Poker, and Big Fish Casino to play slots, scratch cards, and poker. Winnings are paid in virtual currency that cannot be cashed out and are used to continue wagering. The apps reportedly do not request age or date of birth and have marketed to children, prompting allegations of deceptive practices and violations of Washington law.
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