Negligence claims against the online game platform and game creation system Roblox in a class action brought by parents allege that children were victimized on the platform and tricked into online gambling on third-party betting websites. If your child has been affected by these gambling practices on Roblox, you may be entitled to file a Roblox gambling lawsuit.
Roblox Gambling: What Happened?
According to Courthouse News Service, parents involved in suing Roblox claim it “knowingly allowed…third-party gambling websites to accept wagers using Robux — and that Roblox made millions of dollars in the process.” Robux is Roblox’s in-game currency.
“The game charges a 30% fee on the gambling websites’ conversion of Robux back into dollars,” the outlet noted. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said of the claims, “The plaintiffs allege that Roblox has created a clearinghouse for illegal transactions within the virtual playground and that Roblox facilitates those transactions and profits from them.”
“They allege that these deliberate design decisions by Roblox created the risk of harm to the minor plaintiffs who otherwise would not have been exposed to the virtual casinos.”
These concerns about unauthorized gambling activities targeting minors have led to major Roblox gambling litigation that is ongoing.
Roblox and Purchases by Minors
Roblox is extremely popular with children. Although the website notes that no one under the age of 18 can make credit card purchases, this is not often reviewed or enforced.
Because gamers, including minors, using Roblox can link their Robux wallet to third-party casino websites, kids are being exposed to real online gambling via what should be a trusted gaming platform. This is a serious issue as it may lead to significant financial loss and even gambling addiction, especially among vulnerable young users.
Judge Chhabria stated in a court filing that it was reasonable to assume that “Roblox knew how these virtual casinos operated and could foresee the probability that minors would navigate to these sites and gamble their Robux away,” Courthouse News Service reported.
Get Assistance With a Roblox Gambling Lawsuit
If you or your child has been affected by these Roblox-linked ambling practices, you may be entitled to legal action and should consider joining a Roblox lawsuit.
Our law firm specializes in holding negligent parties accountable, particularly in cases regarding the protection of minors from predatory practices. We understand the complexities of this type of litigation and our experienced team will investigate, gather evidence, and work to pursue justice for your kids if they got caught up in online gambling thanks to their use of Roblox.
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