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Sixth Circuit sends four social casino lawsuits back to Tennessee state court

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The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the remand of four lawsuits against online social casino operators to Tennessee state court. The court found lead plaintiff Gina Burt lacked federal standing because she had not personally incurred the gambling losses at issue. The ruling did not resolve the claims against the companies.

The lawsuits will continue in state court, where the plaintiffs’ claims against the operators remain pending.

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Story date31 January 20251 May 2025

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