Rolling The Dice On Class Actions Against Gaming Cos.

Law360, New York ( May 19, 2015, 12:55 PM EDT) -- Is it gambling dressed up as social gaming? Several social gaming and video gaming companies have been hit with class actions alleging their games are camouflaged unlawful gambling. But the lawsuits, brought under state gambling loss recovery laws, likely will not survive a motion to dismiss: The legal claims are inappropriate for class actions and purchasing virtual coins simply is not gambling....

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