Roblox
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Gambling on Roblox
Case Name (Date)
Colvin et al. v. Roblox Corp. et al.
23-cv-4146, N.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2023)
Product/Service
Roblox
Allegations
Falsely representing that its platform and digital currency (i.e., Robux) are safe and that experiences that simulate gambling are not allowed on the platform when Roblox allows users to link their Robux wallets to gambling websites, which then convert users’ Robux into credits that can be wagered in their virtual casinos
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
Roblox In-Game Content
Allegations: Advertising in-game content without warning consumers that the platform deletes purchased content and does not provide refunds or credits for the deletions
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