Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Judge Rules Against Tech Giants in Online Gambling Lawsuits
A judge has ruled that Apple, Google, and Meta must continue to defend themselves in lawsuits.
The lawsuits claim the companies promoted illegal gambling through casino-style apps.
The judge rejected the companies' argument that they were protected by a law that shields online platforms.
Plaintiffs allege the companies collected millions in commissions.
The judge found that the companies did not act as publishers.
The plaintiffs seek financial compensation for damages.
Judge Davila denied Apple, Google, and Meta's requests to dismiss lawsuits.
The lawsuits claim the companies promoted illegal gambling through casino-style apps.
Judge rejected the companies’ Section 230 defense.
Plaintiffs allege the companies collected 30% commissions on transactions.
The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory and triple damages.
- Who
- Apple, Google, and Meta
- What
- Must face lawsuits over casino-style gambling apps
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- San Jose, California
- Why
- Because the judge denied their requests to dismiss the lawsuits
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Section 230 Protection
Plaintiffs
Argue that the defendants are not protected by Section 230.
Defendants
Argued that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shielded them from liability.
- Defendants
- Apple, Google, Meta
- Judge
- Edward Davila
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- Allegations
- Promoting illegal gambling
- Commissions
- 30% of transactions
- Damages Sought
- Unspecified compensatory and triple damages
- Key Issue
- Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
Sources
Apple, Google, Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Casino-Style Gambling Apps
Apple, Google, Meta must face lawsuits over casino-style gambling apps
Apple, Google, Meta Must Face Casino App Lawsuits, Judge Rules
Apple, Google, Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Casino-Style Gambling Apps