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Tycoon Casino
Case Name (Date)
Molloy et al. v. Triwin Inc.
23-cv-4317, C.D. Cal.
(June 2023)
Product/Service
Tycoon Casino
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that the game is free to play when players need virtual coins to play and must purchase additional coins after they use all of the free coins
Misleading advertising discounts on virtual coins by comparing discounted prices to false former prices and misrepresenting that sales are for a limited time
Promoting illegal gambling games
Status
Pending
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