Consumers who made a deposit in a Papaya Gaming app between January 1, 2019, and September 5, 2024, may be eligible to claim cash or in-game credits from a $15 million class action settlement.
Papaya Gaming Ltd. and Papaya Gaming Inc. agreed to resolve a lawsuit alleging they misled players by representing games such as Bingo Cash, Bubble Cash, 21 Cash and Solitaire Cash as skill-based when bots may have influenced contest outcomes.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify if:
- You lived in the U.S. or U.S. territories and had a Papaya Gaming account
- You made at least one deposit in a Papaya game between January 1, 2019, and September 5, 2024
- You were not blocked for fraudulent activity during the class period
What Can Class Members Receive?
Eligible individuals may choose one of the following:
Pro rata in-game cash distribution:
- Available to all class members.
- Those with an active Papaya account will automatically receive in-game cash even if they do not submit a claim form.
- The final amount depends on the number of approved claims.
Pro rata cash payment:
- Class members with or without an active account may submit a claim to receive a cash payment.
- The final payment amount will be determined by the total number of valid claims.
How to File a Claim
A claim form is required only if you want a cash payment.
Class members with an active Papaya account who prefer in-game cash do not need to submit a claim.
Claim deadline: January 30, 2026
Ways to submit a claim:
- File online through the settlement website
- Download, print and mail the PDF claim form
- Email the completed form
Mailing address:
Papaya Gaming Settlement
Attn: Claim Forms
1650 Arch St., Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: info@MobileGamingSettlement.com
Required Information
For online claims:
- Notice ID
- Confirmation code
For in-game cash claims:
- Phone number associated with your Papaya account
- Selection of which game should receive the in-game funds
Payout Options
For cash payments, claimants may choose:
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual prepaid card
Settlement Fund Breakdown
The $15 million settlement includes:
- Settlement administration costs: Estimated $389,886
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $4,999,500
- Service awards: $1,500 each to two representatives ($3,000 total)
- Remaining funds distributed to eligible class members
Important Dates
- Claim deadline: January 30, 2026
- Exclusion deadline: January 30, 2026
- Final approval hearing: March 2, 2026
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Cash payments and in-game credits will be distributed approximately 90 days after final settlement approval.
Why Was This Settlement Reached?
The lawsuit claimed Papaya Gaming misrepresented its games as skill-based while using bots that could influence outcomes. Papaya Gaming denies all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid continued litigation.
Award: Estimated $96–$192
Deadline: January 30, 2026
