We are Representing Consumers in a Class Action Lawsuit Against Fliff Gaming in California
In June, Law360 published a comprehensive report on the proposed class action lawsuit filed against Fliff Gaming—a company accused of operating an illegal sports betting app in California Patrick Howard and Simon B, Paris—both partners at Saltz, Mongeluzzi, & Bendesky P.C.—are actively representing the plaintiffs in this case. In this article, our class action litigation attorneys provide an in-depth overview of this case, including the steps that you should take to join the lawsuit.
Background: App-Based Sports Betting is Illegal in California
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in the landmark case of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association sports betting has exploded. The nation’s highest court overturned a federal law called the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and effectively paved the way for states to legalize sports betting.
While many U.S. states legalized sports betting after the Supreme Court’s 2018 decision, California did not. Traditional sports betting websites, mobile sports betting apps, and other similar types of online casinos are not allowed in California. National sports betting companies cannot take a mobile phone app bet from a person while they are physically located in California.
Class Action Lawsuit: Fliff Gaming
Operating Illegal Sports Betting App in California
Class action litigation attorneys Patrick Howard and Simon B, Paris of Saltz, Mongeluzzi, & Bendesky P.C. are actively representing plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit against Fliff Inc. The central issue in the lawsuit is that the online gaming company is effectively accepting—and profiting from—sports bets from California residents in violation of state law. As stated in the complaint raised by named plaintiff Bishoy Nessim, Fliff Inc. disguises its operations as free sweepstakes, thereby enabling its customer to wager money on sports without regulatory approval.
The class action lawsuit emphasizes that Fliff’s sports betting app bears a strong resemblance to the more traditional sports betting platforms. It allows users to place bets on major sports leagues using something called “Fliff Cash.” Fliff Cash can be purchased with and exchanged for real money. It is a flimsy pretext. The named plaintiff has lost thousands of dollars on the unlawful Fliff Inc gaming platform. In total, the class action lawsuit is seeking at least $5 million on behalf of consumers in California who have suffered losses due to Fliff’s sports betting app.
Class Action Lawsuit: Fliff Sports Betting “Free to Play” Advertisement is Misleading
Fliff Gaming advertises its sports betting platform as “free to play.” However, it also advertises that users have a chance to win real money through sports betting. To do so, a customer must deposit real money onto the platform. They can use those funds to purchase “Fliff Cash”—which can be bet and exchanged back into U.S. dollars.
It is important to emphasize that Fliff Cash has a dollar-to- dollar value. You can use $100 USD to buy $100 in Fliff Cash. You can then bet that Fliff Cash to win more Fliff Cash. If bets are successful, the return can then be exchanged back into U.S. dollars. Of course, real money sports wagering through mobile app platforms is illegal in California—which is the only reason the very flimsy “Fliff Cash” pretext is used in the first place
How to Join the Class Action Sports Betting Lawsuit Against Fliff Gaming in California
Any person in California who believes that they have been adversely affected by Fliff Inc.’s online gaming operations in California has the right to join the class action lawsuit against the company. To start, you should gather all of the documentation that you have regarding your participation in Fliff’s platform, including things like account statements and financial transaction records.
From there, you should consult with the class action litigation attorneys at Saltz, Mongeluzzi, &Bendesky, P.C. We are actively representing the plaintiffs in this claim. During a free, no-obligation, and fully confidential case evaluation, we are prepared to review your situation and help you determine exactly what needs to be done next for you to join the class action lawsuit.