US plaintiffs sue Apple and Google over sweepstakes casino apps
Three plaintiffs filed a federal class action in New Jersey against Apple and Google entities, alleging that the companies facilitated illegal gambling through sweepstakes casino apps. The suit seeks recovery of gambling losses and injunctive relief, and alleges that app distribution, payment processing and advertising make the technology companies liable; no sweepstakes operators are named as defendants.
The case could affect technology companies’ app distribution and payment services linked to sweepstakes casino operators.