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Washington sues Playtika and Aristocrat over social casino apps
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The report said that Washington sought to close 16 social casino apps and recover more than $225m from Playtika, Aristocrat ALL · AUD 63.02 2026-10-16 Data and affiliates. The state alleged illegal gambling; Playtika sought dismissal, citing earlier state guidance on games without prizes.
Why it matters
The lawsuit challenges social casino access and seeks recovery of Washington users’ spending.