Papaya Gaming $15M False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Individuals who had a Papaya Gaming account in the United States or its territories and made a deposit in one or more Papaya games, such as Bingo Cash, Bubble Cash or Solitaire Cash between Jan. 1, 2019, and Sept. 5, 2024, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment or in-game credit from a class action settlement.

Papaya Gaming Ltd. and Papaya Gaming Inc. have agreed to pay $15 million to resolve a class action lawsuit that alleged the company misled users into believing its games were based on skill, when in fact the use of bots may have influenced contest outcomes.

Who is eligible for a Papaya Games class action payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States or United States territories and have or had a Papaya Gaming account.
• They made a deposit in one or more Papaya games, such as Bing Cash, Bubble Cash, 21 Cash or Solitaire Cash, between Jan. 1, 2019, and Sept. 5, 2024.
• They were not blocked by Papaya Games during the class period due to fraudulent activity

How much is the false advertising settlement payment?

Class members can chose from the following benefit options:

• Pro rata in-game cash distribution: Class members can select to receive an an in-game cash distribution. Individual amount will be determined by the total number of claims filed.
• Class members with an active Papaya account who do not submit a claim form will automatically receive an in-game cash distribution.

• Pro rata cash payment: Class members with or without an active Papaya account can submit to receive a cash payment. Payment amount will be determined by the total number of approved claims.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members with an active Papaya account do not need to submit a claim form to receive in-game cash. Class members that wish to receive a cash payment must submit a claim form by the deadline of Jan. 30, 2026.

Eligible class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form.pdf) to mail or email to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Papaya Gaming Settlement, Attn: Claim Forms, 1650 Arch St. Suite 2210 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Settlement administrator's email address: info@MobileGamingSettlement.com

Required claim information

• Notice ID and Confirmation Code required to submit an online claim.
• Class members submitting a claim for in-game cash must provide the phone number associated with their Papaya account and select which game will receive the payment.

Payout options

Class members submitting for a cash payment can select from multiple payment options:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual prepaid card

$15 million class action settlement fund

The $15,000,000 settlement fund of $15 million will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Estimated $389,886
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $4,999,500
• Service awards to class representatives: $1,500 each, $3,000 total
• Cash payments and in-game cash distributions to eligible class members: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Jan. 30, 2026
• Exclusion deadline: Jan. 30, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 2, 2026

When is the Papaya Gaming settlement payout date?

Cash payments and in-game cash will be issued to eligible class members approximately 90 days after the settlement is granted final approval.

Why was there a class action settlement?

This class action lawsuit was filed because Papaya Gaming was accused of misleading users into believing its games were skill-based, while allegedly using bots in contests. Papaya Gaming denies all allegations and any wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the risks and expense of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Official claim form.pdf)