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High 5 Games LLC and High 5 Entertainment LLC have reached a class action settlement ranging from $12 million to $30 million to resolve allegations that the sale of virtual coins in High 5 Casino and High 5 Vegas violated Washington state gambling and consumer protection laws.
Washington residents who purchased virtual coins on High 5 Casino or High 5 Vegas may be eligible for a cash payment from a settlement worth up to $30 million. The class action settlement resolves allegations that High 5 Entertainment LLC and PTT, LLC violated state gambling laws by selling virtual chips in their social casino applications.
If you spent money on in-app coin purchases while playing High 5 Casino or High 5 Vegas in Washington state between April 9, 2014, and October 1, 2022, you must submit a claim form by November 13, 2026, to receive a cash payout.
The lawsuit, originally filed in April 2018, targeted High 5 Entertainment LLC and PTT, LLC over the operation of popular social casino applications High 5 Casino and High 5 Vegas. Plaintiffs alleged that the companies designed and distributed games that functioned as illegal gambling under Washington law.
According to the legal complaint, the apps allowed users to play slot-style games using virtual coins. While players received free coins when starting out, they were prompted to buy additional virtual coins using real money once those initial tokens ran out.
The lawsuit argued that selling these virtual chips constituted illegal gambling mechanics. The plaintiffs asserted that High 5 Games violated both the Washington Recovery of Money Lost at Gambling Statute and the Washington Consumer Protection Act by operating games that charged consumers real money to continue playing games of chance.
Washington state maintains strict consumer protection and gambling statutes designed to protect residents from unauthorized gaming activities. Under state law, gambling involves risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future event not under a person’s control or influence.
The plaintiffs alleged that the virtual coins used in High 5 Casino and High 5 Vegas met the legal definition of a thing of value because they granted users extended gameplay and access to casino-style games. Because users spent actual money to acquire these virtual chips, the lawsuit claimed the apps functioned as unlawful gambling mechanisms.
Similar class action litigation across Washington state has targeted other social casino operators, establishing legal precedent that selling virtual gambling currency to consumers violates local state laws. High 5 Games has denied all allegations of wrongdoing but agreed to the financial settlement to resolve the long-running lawsuit.
Under the terms of the deal, High 5 Games will pay between $12 million and $30 million into a settlement fund. The court granted preliminary approval to the settlement agreement on August 14, 2026.
Due to the defendants’ financial situation, High 5 Games will contribute to the fund over a multi-year structure. The company is required to make an initial payment of $4 million, followed by annual installments of at least $1 million for up to eight years. Depending on High 5’s annual net income or potential future corporate liquidity events, the company may be required to pay additional contingent funds, bringing the total recovery up to the $30 million cap.
Because the settlement fund is structured over a multi-year period, eligible consumers may receive compensation through initial payouts followed by supplementary distributions over time as additional funds are paid in by the company.
You may be eligible to submit a claim and receive a cash payout if you reside in Washington and played High 5 Casino or High 5 Vegas within the specified timeframe.
To qualify as an eligible class member, you must meet the following criteria:
You resided or were located in Washington state at the time of play.
You played or purchased virtual coins on either High 5 Casino or High 5 Vegas between April 9, 2014, and October 1, 2022.
Your location in Washington can be verified through billing addresses, IP address data, or account records provided by third-party platforms such as Apple, Google, Facebook, or Amazon.
Individual cash payout amounts will vary for every consumer. Your specific payment will depend on several factors, including the total amount you spent on virtual coin purchases during the class period, the total number of valid claims submitted by affected consumers, and the timing of payments made into the fund by High 5 Games. In comparable social casino settlements, consumers have recovered a meaningful portion of the money they spent on in-app purchases.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you must file a valid claim form before the official deadline to receive compensation from the fund.
To complete your claim online, follow these steps:
Visit the official court-approved settlement portal at High5Lawsuit.com.
Locate the unique Notice ID provided on your official settlement notice sent via email or mail.
Enter your Notice ID and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your identity and complete the claim form.
If you did not receive a Notice ID but believe you are eligible, follow the portal’s instructions to submit a claim using your associated account information.
Alternatively, class members can download a paper claim form directly from the official website, print and complete the document, and send it by mail to the designated settlement administrator.
All claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked no later than November 13, 2026. Claims submitted after this date will be rejected, and you will forfeit your right to financial compensation.
The settlement process is moving forward toward final court evaluation. A final approval hearing has been scheduled for December 14, 2026, where the court will review the terms of the settlement, consider any objections, and determine whether the agreement is fair, reasonable, and adequae for class members.
If the judge grants final approval on December 14, 2026, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible consumers after any potential legal appeals are resolved.
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