Users are given an initial allotment of free in-game currency. Users make ‘bets’ on ‘spins’ using in-game currency. The plaintiff claimed that Zynga “intentionally modeled its ‘social slots’ games precisely after Vegas-style slot machines. over its social slots video games that purportedly violate various California laws.Īccording to the complaint, Zynga leadership “decided that the company should move in the direction of online gambling.” Accordingly, “(a)fter Zynga recognized the profitability of modeling its online games after the gambling industry, Zynga began developing and offering ‘social slots’ games.” The complaint defines “social slots” games as “virtual slot machines that allow users to make bets using virtual ‘coins.’” Reportedly, some of Zynga’s current social slots games are: “Hit it Rich!” “Black Diamond Casino” “Wizard of Oz Slots” “Willy Wonka Slots” “Game of Thrones Slots Casino.” On Friday in the Northern District of California, a consumer filed a class-action complaint against video game developer Zynga Inc.
